NationalParks
Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think
Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think There are over 400 national park sites managed by the National Park Service beyond the 63 formally designated as national parks, offering a wealth of natural and cultural treasures across the US. The National Park System provides free or low-cost access to popular […]
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As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better experience
As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better experience As national park visitor numbers hit record highs, visitors can adapt to have a better experience by planning ahead and being aware of potential barriers to recreational fun, such as physical abilities, social obligations, environmental factors, and […]
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National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources
National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction between protecting fragile wild places and ensuring public enjoyment. The parks are crucial for research and conservation efforts, containing diverse environments such as volcanoes, glaciers, and ecosystems that face various challenges like climate change and […]
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Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization
Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization The debate over US national park privatization has been ongoing for centuries, with Yosemite National Park playing a central role in this controversy. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act, ceding the valley and grove to California, “upon the express conditions that […]
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National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act
National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act Over 730,000 people visit Colorado National Monument each year. It was established in 1911 under the Antiquities Act. Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, […]
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