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• Remains of Sunken Ferryboat “Ellis Island” are Removed from Island Slip

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Once used to shuttle recently-admitted immigrants from Ellis Island to Manhattan, the ferryboat “Ellis Island” was retired in 1954 and sank at its berth in 1968. Now a difficult salvage operation has retrieved the historic ship‘s rusted remains. read more
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• Euro Trench Trash

  
  The Saipan Blog — Authority: 127
  What is the deal with Europeans wanting to dump things in our ocean? Back in July we heard about the Deep Storage Project in which Danish conceptual "artist" Kristian von Hornsleth announced plans to dump a 5 meter tall "monument" containing hair and blood samples into the Mariana Trench. Now Alfa Romeos new ...
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• Keeping the Desert Green By Banning Solar Plants, Wind Farms

  
  Green Blog — Authority: 103
  One of our blogs readers, Sally, sent me a Dec.21 New York Times story on legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein to protect some 1 million acres of the Mojave Desert in California for two parks, the Mojave Trails National Monument and the Sand to Snow National Monument. Yet doing this, said the ...
  2 days ago

• In Alaska’s Arctic National Parks, the Winter Solstice Will Bring No Warming Sun

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  If the sun shines bright and warm on your skin today, count yourself more fortunate than the people in Alaska’s four arctic national parks. They’ll get a few hours of twilight if the sky is clear, but there’ll be no warming sun. read more
  3 days ago

• "Core Ops" Budgeting in the National Park System Goes Silently Into the Night

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  A succinct, four-paragraph memo from National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis two weeks ago spurred an outpouring of comments from Park Service employees and marked, potentially, a sea change in how park superintendents go about budgeting for their parks. But is it something the general public should take note of? ...
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• Colorado National Monument Hosts Park Manager Delegation from Mongolia

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Mother Nature doesn’t give a hoot about international park exchanges. When a Mongolian delegation recently visited Colorado National Monument, they were greeted by minus-four cold and foot-deep snow. This didn’t deter them, their TNC sponsors, or the park staff. read more
  1 week ago

• Dear Zaldy

  
  The Saipan Blog — Authority: 127
  Hi Zaldy, Just wanted to comment on the submerged lands article by Gemma in todays paper: "If the bill is enacted into law, the commonwealth will have the option of exercising full control over the submerged lands surrounding the northernmost islands of Maug, Uracas and Asuncion, or decide to enter with a ...
  1 week ago

• Fort McHenry

  
  Doodlemeister's Weblog — Authority: 118
  Trees II Copyright © 2009 Jim Sizemore.
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• Travel: Amangiri Resort at Four Corners Utah

  
  Daily Icon — Authority: 560
  Located on a 243-hectare (600-acre) expanse of wilderness the Amangiri resort is tucked into a protected valley with sweeping views over colourful, stratified rock towards the Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. Architecturally, the resort has been designed to blend into the landscape with natural hues, ...
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• Four must-do Hikes near Santa Fe

  
  The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog — Authority: 477
  A couple years ago Kathy and I spent a week in Santa Fe to take in the rich history and culture of the region, and of course, to check out some hiking in the Southern Rockies. Among the 8 or 9 trails we tackled, there were four must-do hikes that I would recommend for anyone considering a visit to the area. The ...
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• James Cameron to dive the Trench

  
  The Saipan Blog — Authority: 127
  In an interview in the English newspaper the Sun this weekend, Director James Cameron reveals that he plans to dive the Marianas Trench in 2010. Next year he plans to break the world record for the deepest dive by going down 36,000ft to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. He said: "We are ...
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• New Trail Crew at Colorado National Monument was Shovel-Ready

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Like most parks, Colorado National Monument has a lot of trails that can use some work. In 2009 the park had its first trail crew in decades, and visitors can already enjoy the results of some projects that were ready for pick and shovel. read more
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• Should Timpanogos Cave National Monument Replace Switchbacks with Stairs?

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Part of the trail that provides access to the cave at Timpanogos Cave National Monument is subject to dangerous rockfalls. Park officials propose replacing switchbacks near the cave exit with stairs to reduce the hazard, and theyre accepting public comments on the idea. read more
  2 weeks ago

• Fort McHenry

  
  Doodlemeister's Weblog — Authority: 118
  Trees I Copyright © 2009 Jim Sizemore.
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• Dark, Starry Skies Above National Parks Celebrated by Posters, Forthcoming Book

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Some of the best star gazing can be had in national parks. Proof of that can be found at Natural Bridges National Monument, Yellowstone National Park, Big Bend National Park, even Acadia National Park. Those and other park settings are celebrated in a series of night sky posters issued in conjunction with the ...
  2 weeks ago

• Pinnacles Park may grow...

  
  RARE EARTH NEWS http://connectingcalifornia.org — Authority: 120
  - Rep. Farr Introduces Bill For Los Padres National Forest 11/30/2009 http://caluwild.org http://www.farr.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=606 Earlier this month, Rep. Sam Farr (D-17) introduced H.R. 4040, a bill that would designate areas in the northern portion of Los Padres ...
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• The Cozy Motel

  
  Solo Road Trip by Tammie Dooley — Authority: 115
  Moorcroft, Wyoming emerged out of the black just as my desperate quest to find a place to sleep birthed the recollection of Peter Fonda’s movie Race With The Devil.  That movie is the sole reason I will never own an RV.I’m still searching for a place to safely catch some ZZZ’s because according to the [...]
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• Pruning the Parks: Wheeler National Monument (1908-1950) Was a Great Idea Until Colorado Got Good Roads

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  Colorado’s Wheeler Geologic Area was a popular tourist attraction in the horse-and-wagon era. However, elevating it to national monument status couldn’t sustain its appeal once people started avoiding destinations not served by decent roads. read more
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• Traveler’s Checklist: USS Arizona Memorial

  
  National Parks Traveler — Authority: 597
  The star attraction of the new World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument hosts 1.5 million visitors a year. Here are some important things to know before you visit. read more
  2 weeks ago

• I screamed like a banshee at Chiricahua

  
  Sarah J Clark — Authority: 103
  What’s at Chiricahua National Monument ? In one word: serenity. Of course there’s also the rich history that inspires a sense of awe and wonder. But when you’re meandering down the footpath at the base of the mountains at sunset, all you can really think is wow. And thank you. Thank you, God, for ...
  2 weeks ago

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