Exploring America’s Parks & Landmarks
There’s nothing quite like an American road trip — long stretches of open highway, dramatic changes in scenery, and unforgettable stops along the way. That same spirit of exploration inspired one of the most ambitious circulating coin programs in U.S. history.
From 2010 through 2021, the United States Mint issued a nationwide quarter series dedicated to honoring America’s national parks, protected landscapes, and historic sites. Spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, the program transformed everyday quarters into tributes to the places that define the nation’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Each design represents a specific site and location, carefully selected for its historical, environmental, or cultural significance. For collectors, these quarters are more than individual releases — together, they form a connected journey across forests, deserts, mountains, islands, and landmarks that tell the story of America’s landscape.
This National Park Week, we invite you to experience that journey through coinage.
Begin a cross‑country journey through American quarter designs.
The Road Trip Collection Lineup
A geographically ordered journey through every major U.S. region represented in collectible coinage — traveling from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic, and beyond to America’s islands and territories.
Pacific Northwest – Evergreen Peaks & Rugged Shores
Our journey begins where mountains meet the sea. Misty forests, rugged peaks, and sweeping coastlines define this dramatic landscape.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Olympic National Park (Washington)
- Mount Hood National Forest (Oregon)
- Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness (Idaho)
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California & the Sierra – Granite, Giants & Falls
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Yosemite National Park (California)
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The Southwest – Arches, Canyons & Red Rock Icons
Rich red sandstone and sweeping desert views define one of the most iconic regions in America.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Great Basin National Park (Nevada)
- Arches National Park (Utah)
- Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park (New Mexico)
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Southern Desert – Sands, Sun & Desert Wildlife
Minimalist landscapes, intense sun, and resilient ecosystems shape this sun‑baked region.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (Texas)
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Oklahoma)
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The Rocky Mountains – High‑Altitude Wonders
Climbing into alpine country, the terrain turns dramatic with deep valleys, cold lakes, and soaring summits.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Glacier National Park (Montana)
- Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)
- Great Sand Dunes National Park (Colorado)
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Great Plains & Heartland – Prairie Skies & American Stories
Flat horizons, open prairies, and formative chapters of U.S. history stretch across the heartland.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park (North Dakota)
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial (South Dakota)
- Homestead National Monument of America (Nebraska)
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (Kansas)
- Effigy Mounds National Monument (Iowa)
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Central States & Midwest – Rivers, Dunes & Open Trails
Where waterways, forests, and lakefront landscapes meet the rhythms of American industry and early expansion.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota)
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Wisconsin)
- Shawnee National Forest (Illinois)
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways (Missouri)
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan)
- Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial (Ohio)
- George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (Indiana)
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Appalachia – Caves, Peaks & Scenic Passes
Winding roads, layered ridgelines, and some of the oldest mountains on Earth create a peaceful, wooded escape.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (Kentucky)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee)
- Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina)
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Mid‑Atlantic – The Story of Early America
Natural beauty blends with the roots of American independence and the earliest chapters of the nation’s story.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Shenandoah National Park (Virginia)
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (West Viginia)
- Gettysburg National Military Park (Pennsylvania)
- Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine (Maryland)
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (Delaware)
- Ellis Island - Statue of Liberty National Monument (New Jersey)
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Gulf & Southern Lowlands – Marshlands, Birds & Warm Shores
Bayous, barrier islands, mineral springs, and coastal trails.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Hot Spring National Park (Arkansas)
- Kisatchie National Forest (Louisiana)
- Vicksburg National Military Park (Mississippi)
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (Alabama)
- Everglades National Park (Florida)
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Atlantic Coast – Barrier Islands & Maritime Heritage
From rugged waves to soft beaches, the Atlantic coastline brings the journey back to the sea.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia)
- Fort Moultrie (South Carolina)
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New England – Rocky Shores, Mountain Forests & Early American Heritage
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Acadia National Park (Maine)
- White Mountain National Forest (New Hampshire)
- Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park (Vermont)
- Lowell National Historical Park (Massachusetts)
- Weir Farm National Historic Site (Connecticut)
- Block Island National Wildlife Refuge (Rhode Island)
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Capital Region & National Symbols
Anchoring the journey are the places tied most closely to America’s identity — symbols of history, resilience, and national heritage.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site (DC)
- Saratoga National Historical Park (New York)
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Pacific Islands – Volcanoes & Ocean Horizons
Moving across the Pacific, the scenery shifts to volcanic summits, tropical forests, and crystal‑blue island waters.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
- National Park of American Samoa
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park (Guam)
- American Memorial Park (Northern Mariana Islands)
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Caribbean – Rainforests & Island Heritage
Lush forests and coastal preserves highlight America’s Caribbean presence.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico)
- Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve (U.S. Virgin Islands)
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Alaska Frontier – Glaciers, Peaks & Arctic Wildlife
The journey culminates in America’s largest and wildest frontier — a land of ice fields, wildlife, and vast untouched spaces.
Featured Stop Highlights:
- Denali National Park (Alaska)
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Bringing the Journey Together
America’s parks and landmarks span deserts, forests, glaciers, volcanoes, prairies, and coastlines — and collectible coinage captures every mile of that story. Building a Road Trip Collection allows collectors to travel the country through beautifully crafted designs that honor nature, history, and adventure.
From Kentucky’s underground caverns to Alaska’s icy peaks, from Pacific islands to Atlantic shores, this cross‑country journey is one worth exploring again and again.
Your road trip begins wherever you choose your first stop.
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