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Travel Tips: Staying Safe From Ticks & Bites

Travel Tips: Staying Safe From Ticks & Bites

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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George Washington’s New York City

George Washington’s New York City

On July 4th 1789, George Washington took the oath of office as first President of the United States in New York City, which was the Capital of the new Nation. There are more than a NYC dozen locations to visit where the Revolutionary War general and first US President ate, drank, slept, prayed, and made
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National Parks Free Admission for Military, Veterans, Gold Star Families

National Parks Free Admission for Military, Veterans, Gold Star Families

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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Safety Gear Essentials for Travel to Remote Areas

Safety Gear Essentials for Travel to Remote Areas

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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24 Best Historic Golf Courses in USA

24 Best Historic Golf Courses in USA

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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Newest US National Park is WWII Site in Granada, Colorado

Newest US National Park is WWII Site in Granada, Colorado

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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Hispanic Heritage Month at National Parks

Hispanic Heritage Month at National Parks

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.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Joins National Park System

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Joins National Park System

In this presidential election year, and 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is fitting that the National Park Service honors a memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower. The memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, honors Eisenhower’s legacy as the World War II Supreme Allied Commander and nation’s 34th president. It
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NPS Names Native American as Top Liaison

NPS Names Native American as Top Liaison

The National Park Service has named a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe to be the new NPS Native American Affairs Liaison. In her new role, Dorothy FireCloud will supervise programs throughout the NPS system to promote understanding of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and other indigenous communities, for employees and for visitors. Ms.
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FREE Admission to US National Parks on August 25

FREE Admission to US National Parks on August 25

The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates its 104th anniversary on August 25 with FREE admission  to all accessible NPS sites. It will also observe the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment on August 26 with a variety of engaging virtual events related to the suffrage movement. “As we commemorate these two significant milestones, we reflect
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