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Four New National Natural Landmarks Designated
A rare ecosystem in Pennsylvania, the sixth longest cave in Texas, and major fossil sites in Kentucky, New York, and Vermont were recently named National Natural Landmarks.
Outdoor Retailer: The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns says he’s been trying to understand how our country works for thirty years. You never answer the question, says Burns. You deepen it. He expands on these questions and others in his new documentary series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.
The President’s National Park
All eyes seem to be on Washington, D.C., as Barack Obama prepares to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. But, did you know that after the swearing-in ceremony, the inaugural parade, and all of those balls, President Obama and his family will move into a national park?
Visitor Spending in National Parks Means Green to Local Economies
Every tax dollar spent on national parks resulted in more than $4 in visitor spending, according to the National Park Spending and Payroll Impacts report for 2007.
15th National Public Lands Day is September 27
Over 120,000 Americans are expected to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27, and honor the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corp with a day of volunteer work.
Coleman 50 States in 50 Days Challenge Begins Nationwide
The Coleman 50 States in 50 Days Challenge allows kids to progress from one virtual highpoint to another…but only after engaging in outdoor physical activity for at least 60 minutes or by recording 10,000 steps in a day.
Your Lands, Your Wildlife, Your Story Contest
Have you had a memorable encounter with wildlife in America's national forests or on BLM lands? Your story could win you prizes worth up to $1,000 from Defenders of Wildlife.
Park Rangers Take Public on Podcasting Adventure
Park rangers are turning into podcasters. Hundreds of brief audio and video programs are up on park websites and on iTunes giving visitors a new national park experience.
National Parks Are for Everyone: Accessible Opportunities Highlighted in New Website
The National Park Service has developed a website to aid visitors with disabilities and special needs to find accessible trails, programs, activities, and other features at national park units nationwide.
Denver Teacher Reaches America's 50 State Highpoints
A new record for the fastest ascent of America’s highpoints was set with a time of 45 days, 19 hours and 2 minutes.
Denver Schoolteacher to Climb Summits of 50 States in 50 Days
Denver schoolteacher Mike Haugen will attempt to climb to the highest point of each of the 50 states in 50 days or less.
Pacific Crest Trail Will be Relocated in Keeping With Original Vision
A conservation easement will allow the PCT to be relocated from the floor of the Mojave Desert to the crest of the Tehachapi Mountains.
GoLite's "Forty Days and Forty Nights" AT Hike without Re-supply
On March 21, GoLite’s president and co-founder, Demetri Coupounas, began hiking the Appalachian Trail carrying more than 120 pounds.
Africa 2007: Photo Safari and Kilimanjaro Hike
Bill Straka reports on his December 2007 photo safari and Kilimanjaro hike.
Blazing a Good Trail: The AT in Maine (Part Three)
Getting to the top of C Bluff Mountain is our next mission. From shore it looks steep, rocky, dense, though the Bates party made it to the summit, ultimately blazing a spur trail for the AT. Surely we can gain the ridge without too much trouble.
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