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Celebrate the signing the Great American Outdoors Act with FREE admission to national parks and public lands on Sunday, August 4, 2024. It is one of six free admission days this year, to national parks across all 50 states, five territories and Washington, D.C., which all benefit from $6 Billion in maintenance and repair projects
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Whether you prefer a Short Nine or the full 18 holes, these are the 24 most prestigious and historic golf courses in the USA to challenge and inspire you. These picturesque and iconic courses are where many champions learned to play, competed and made history, including World Golf Hall of Fame inductees, and where US
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Happy Birthday, George Washington, born Feb. 22, 1732 in Virginia. He had a long relationship with NYC, as a Revolutionary War general and later as President, and there are more than a dozen spots to visit where George Washington slept, ate, worshipped and governed. Also, locations connected to US Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Ulysses S.
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There are six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2024, one more than in 2023. There are more than 400 National Park Service sites nationwide, with at least one in every state. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor
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Current military, veteran, reservist or not – everybody gets free admission to 400+ national parks and historic sites on Veterans Day, Sat. Nov. 11. That includes more than 100 sites with special ties to the US military, including Revolutionary and Civil War sites and those related to US presidents. There also is special programming at
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and high gas prices for family road trips, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips for protection against Lyme disease and other tick-borne ailments
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May is Military Appreciation Month, and a good time to remind ecoXplorer followers that current and retired US Military and Gold Star Families now are entitled to FREE admission year-round to national parks and historic sites and other federal lands. It’s a new lifetime perk, authorized in 2022 by the Biden Administration. New lifetime passes
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Exploring the great outdoors is nothing like following the beaten path. Remote areas offer breathtaking sights and experiences along with a unique set of risks. Before you venture into the distant unknown, here are the basics for being prepared with the right safety gear, including sturdy clothing and navigation essentials. First Aid Kit A comprehensive
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Amache National Historic Site, where thousands of Japanese-Americans were relocated to during WWII, is the newest addition to the National Park Service. It is one of ten such “relocation centers” in the West, where families were moved to after being forcibly removed from their homes and businesses. During its operation from 1942-1945, more than 10,000
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During Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time, you can discover the rich and historic connection between national parks and historic sites and Hispanic/Latinx heritage. And there’s always the opportunity to take a hike, watch wildlife, enjoy a picture perfect sunset, learn about the intersection of national parks, conservation and recreation with Park Rangers.