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AmeriCorps Week Spotlights: Arlette Milstead and Emily Haryasz
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In celebration of AmeriCorps Week, meet Community Volunteer Ambassadors (CVA), Arlette Milstead and Emily Haryasz, who serve at Redwood National and State Parks and Steamtown National Historic Site.

Fort Laramie National Historic Site, the Oregon Trail
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Fort Laramie once stood sentinel over the Oregon, California, and Mormon emigration trails; was a stop on the Pony Express route; and served as a staging ground for both peaceful and hostile dealings with Plains Indians. Its association with important figures, including Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, and historic events makes Fort Laramie an icon of the American West.

National Historic Trail sites near Guernsey, Wyoming
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Guernsey, Wyoming, is situated along the North Platte River and the “Great Platte River Road”, a significant historic route followed by travelers on the Oregon, California, Pony Express, and Mormon Pioneer national historic trails. The small town is located along US 26, about 100 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and 66 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Learn more about this area's rich history!

Nicodemus National Historic Site

Nicodemus Newsletter March 2025
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This is the March 2025 edition of Nicodemus National Historic Site's newsletter, highlighting 2024 accomplishments and events and sharing plans for 2025.

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

St. Francois County Jail Museum
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The St. Francois County Jail Museum is located in Historic Downtown Farmington, Missouri, along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. It was constructed in 1870 and used as a jail until the early 1990's. The building is now used as a history museum and houses artifacts from the Farmington area, as well as interpreting the history of the trail. Find more information on how to plan a visit.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Stanley Abbott
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Stanley Abbott was the lead designer of the Blue Ridge Parkway. His vision of an environmentally sensitive design plan that preserved the cultural history of the route, guided the creation of a parkway that remains one of the most significant examples of landscape architecture in the country.

Boston National Historical Park

Bunker Hill Commemoration Week 2025
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Join the National Park Service and our partners in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 2025.

Boston National Historical Park

Old South Meeting House
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In the days leading to the American Revolution, citizens gathered here to challenge British policies, protesting the Boston Massacre and the tea tax. Here, at an overflow meeting on December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party began. Saved from destruction in 1876, in the first successful historic preservation effort in New England, the building is now an active meeting place, a haven for free speech, and a museum exhibit, “Voices of Protest.”

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Burial Site of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
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The Burial Site of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a place of reflection and remembrance, honoring the legacy of the 39th President of the United States and the former First Lady.

The Search for Scat— Surveying Appalachian Cottontail in Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield park staff aimed to find out if Appalachian cottontail inhabited the park, so they collaborated with the Inventory and Monitoring Division to survey for their scat.

Amache National Historic Site

Amache Museum
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The Amache Musuem is located in Granada, CO and operated by the Amache Preservation Society.

Capitol Reef National Park

Lesley Morrell Line Cabin
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The Lesley Morrell Line Cabin provides a glimpse into the ranching past of Capitol Reef National Park. Access requires a high clearance vehicle. Check road conditions and weather before attempting.

Manhattan Project National Historical Park

Oak Ridge Wayside: From Little Boy to Big Fun
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A wayside exhibit in Oak Ridge, Tennessee describing recreational activities during the Manhattan Project.

Amphibian Monitoring at Gulf Islands National Seashore: Two-Year Summary through March 2024
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Two-year summary of findings from amphibian monitoring in Naval Live Oaks Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore, near Pensacola, Florida. Treefrogs and other amphibians are monitored at two sites near freshwater ponds using PVC pipes and plywood coverboards. Amphibian community composition and changes in the relative abundance of common species are tracked over time as indicators of park ecological health.

Using Growth Rings to Determine Ages and Growth Patterns of Trees in Big Cypress
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For the first time at Big Cypress National Preserve, researchers used tree rings (growth rings) to study tree ages and which environmental/climate factors influence tree growth. One finding was that standing water levels—in this landscape shaped by water—are key. Researchers were also reminded that “you can’t always judge a book by its cover,” as some of the smallest trees measured were also the oldest.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Deer Creek Beach
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Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Deer Creek Beach covers 1,241 acres and boasts over two miles of pristine coastline. This newly-acquired federal land offers scenic views, diverse uplands, riparian areas, and coastal bluffs. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, it’s perfect for wildlife and nature lovers. Note: There are no amenities on-site, so plan for a rugged experience.

Obed Wild & Scenic River Partners with the National Park Foundation to Offer Monthly "Let's Go Fishing" Program
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Obed WSR partners with the National Parks Foundation to offer monthly Junior Ranger "Let's Go Fishing" Programs.

Grand Teton National Park

Charles Wort's Boathouse
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Constructed in 1932 by the National Park Service, the Charles Wort Boathouse was used for winter storage of boats by Jenny Lake boat concessioners. Boat concession operations have existed at Jenny Lake since the 1920’s. This building is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake East Shore Boat Dock
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Visitors began to flock to the shores of Jenny Lake even before the establishment of Grand Teton National Park. Early entrepreneurs started a boating business to shuttle hikers across the lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. Today, Jenny Lake Boating offers shuttle services to sightseers and hikers, and scenic cruises to those who wish to enjoy a quiet trip on the lake.

Grand Teton National Park

Reimer's Cabin
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Jenny Lake has long been a popular destination for recreation. In the early 1930s, new hiking trails, horse rentals, and a shuttle boat service provided visitors an opportunity to explore their new park. Shuttle boat operator Kenneth Reimer built this cabin at the edge of the lake in 1937 to support his business. The cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.