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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
WEBKatahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Lands Funding To Help Endangered Salmon. Though deep in the heart of Maine, and far from the coast, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument preserves a nursery for endangered Atlantic salmon, one that helps the species hang on.
Founder’s Day: Honoring The Legacy Of Those Who Built The …
WEBAug 19, 2012 · After the war, Yount traveled West and worked for the Army, transporting supplies between forts along the Bozeman Trail. Having gained a reputation as an experienced hunter, Yount was hired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1872 to collect specimens of animals for taxidermy display, many of which were exhibited during the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
UPDATED | Senate Confirms Sams As National Park Service Director
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Approval of the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Charles "Chuck" Sams as director of the National Park Service was voiced Friday as the agency awoke for the first time in nearly five years with a permanent director. The confirmation came late Thursday as the Senate worked past sundown. Not only does Sams become the …
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WEBDeath Valley National Park Notches Hottest Summer On Record. Death Valley National Park this year recorded the hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on record, with an average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C). This surpasses the previous record of 104.2°F (40.1°C), set in 2021 and 2018, according to a release from the park.
RVing The Parks | Top Tips For National Parks With RV Hookup …
WEBJul 17, 2019 · During our 20s and early 30s, we carried a pack into the woods. But after one taste of the RV life, we were hooked. Sleeping on the ground became a thing of the past once my husband and I discovered the joys of camping in spectacular settings with the option to enjoy water, electric and sewer utilities. If you’ve ever considered doing the same, here’s what you need to know
Joshua Trees: An Uncertain Future For A Mojave Desert Icon
WEBMar 21, 2021 · By Hilary Clark. A sea of scorched Joshua trees, reduced to black skeletons of their former selves, darkens eastern California’s Mojave National Preserve. The pungent smell of their charred remains lingers even after January snowfall. Mojave National Preserve vegetation program manager Drew Kaiser forewarns: “When you …
Understanding The Varying Acidities Of Yellowstone National …
WEBJan 19, 2021 · In Yellowstone National Park, three types of thermal features exist. Alkaline-chloride features, like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring, are associated with cones made of sinter or colorful pools and have a slightly basic pH. A second type are calcium-chloride features, like those at Mammoth Hot Springs, that form when hot water interacts ...
National Park Icons: Yellowstone’s Roosevelt Arch
WEBJan 16, 2009 · Inscribed at the top of the arch are the words: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.”. The identifier “Yellowstone National Park” is carved into the east tower, while the west tower bears the words “Created by Act of Congress, March 1, 1872.”. Most historical accounts of the Roosevelt Arch dwell on the fact that President ...
Nearly 40 Years After Paul Fugate Disappeared, Effort Renewed To …
WEBJune 19, 2018. Nearly four decades ago, on January 13, 1980, Ranger Paul Fugate took a break from his job at Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona to take a hike, and vanished. Now renewed interested in the case has prompted the National Park Service to triple its reward to $60,000 for information that could solve the mystery.
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