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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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National Parks FREE Admission on August 5

National Parks FREE Admission on August 5

In celebration of the signing the Great American Outdoors Act, admission to  national parks and public lands is FREE on August 5, 2020. In addition, August 4th is being designated as  the “Great American Outdoors Day.” In future years, every August 4 will be a free entrance day to celebrate the signing of this landmark
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National Park Programs Honor Slave History

National Park Programs Honor Slave History

August 25 marks the 400th anniversary of the 1619 landing of the first enslaved Africans in the English-occupied colonies, and national parks are honoring the date with special programs and FREE  admission. All 419 national parks are hosting programs and participating in a nationwide bell ringing at 3PM (EDT), as part of a a day
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National Parks Senior Pass Price Hike

National Parks Senior Pass Price Hike

Time is running out to get one of the best deals on the planet. The price of a lifetime pass to America’s National Parks for those of us 62 and older jumps from $10 to $80 on August 27, 2017, so get your pass now to avoid the the price increase. It’s first price increase
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National Parks Senior Pass Price Increase

National Parks Senior Pass Price Increase

Time is running out to get one of the best deals on the planet, the $10 lifetime pass to America’s National Parks for those of us 62 and older. That deal vanishes soon, when the price jumps to $80, so get your pass now before the price increase goes into effect. It’s first price increase
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National Parks Lifetime Pass Increase

National Parks Lifetime Pass Increase

One of the best deals on the planet is the $10 lifetime pass to America’s National Parks for those of us 62 and older. That deal vanishes soon, when the price jumps to $80, so get your pass now before the price increase goes into effect. It’s first price increase for the Senior Pass since
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Bad news for US National Parks

Bad news for US National Parks

The impending mandated federal budget cuts, also known as sequestration, are a disaster for US national parks, wildlife, and for those of us who love the outdoors. The impending mandated federal budget cuts, also known as sequestration, are a disaster for US national parks, wildlife, and for those of us who love the outdoors. Sequestration
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