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Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve
Why Snowshoe Hares Use Mineral Licks
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After nearly 20 years, the snowshoe hare population in the central Brooks Range on the eastern boundary of Gates of the Arctic National Park is building toward a peak in the population. Traditional ecological knowledge of the area tells us that the coming peak should be considerably larger than the small population increase we saw in 2008-2010. Based on the report: Snowshoe hare population trends at mineral and non-mineral sites in the central Brooks Range, Alaska.
Chesapeake Bay
Woodend Nature Sanctuary
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Woodend Nature Sanctuary offers 40 acres of restored forests, meadows, and streams in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it features nature trails, interactive exhibits, a nature playground and an historic mansion. Visitors can explore diverse habitats, learn about conservation efforts, and experience the connections between people and nature. Engaging signage and hands-on programs make it a welcoming destination for all ages.
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This elephant seal breeding season, the single-day cow count peaked at 1,159 on 1/27, which is similar to last year’s peak count of 1,165. Pup counts were higher than the five-year average this season. This is likely due to the lack of strong storms this winter and thus high pup survival.
Point Reyes National Seashore
Researchers Complete First Season of Point Reyes Mountain Beaver Habitat Surveys
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The Point Reyes mountain beaver—a primitive rodent that isn’t a beaver—is a sort of mythical creature at Point Reyes National Seashore. Almost no one has seen one in-person with their own eyes. Not even National Park Service Wildlife Biologists Taylor Ellis and Matt Lau, who just completed their first season of surveys as a part of a 2-year mountain beaver habitat modeling project in collaboration with UC Berkeley. Still, the survey season was a great success.
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Marine debris can affect marine mammals and birds through entanglement, strangulation, and digestive blockage. In summer 2015, we conducted an extensive multi-partner project to remove over 11 tons of marine debris from remote beaches in five Alaska parks.
Everglades National Park
Florida Bay
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Caesar Ferrit, a Caribbean immigrant who fought at Lexington, Massachusetts alongside Patriot militia on April 19, 1775. Caesar settled in Natick, Ma and was said to have "the blood of four nations," African, Indigenous, French, and Dutch.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
The South Overlook Trail
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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Aliante Parkway Kiosk
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This interpretive kiosk is located at N. Aliante Pkwy & W. Moonlight Falls Ave. The kiosk describes the history of scientific research at Tule Springs, safety tips, park regulations, and a map of the monument. This area features relatively flat terrain, creosote desert scrub habitat, and views of the Las Vegas and Sheep ranges.
Boston National Historical Park
Site of the MA Branch Office of the National Woman's Party
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Focused on public protest, the Massachusetts Branch of the National Woman’s Party is most well-known for organizing a demonstration against President Woodrow Wilson during his visit to Boston in February 1919.
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El Programa de Inventario y Monitoreo está dedicado a aportar la información necesaria para que los directores de los parques tomen decisiones acertadas con base científica. Estas decisiones ayudarán a apoyar la misión del National Park Service, que es conservar los recursos de los espacios más especiales y valorados de América para las generaciones futuras.
Grand Teton National Park
Talus Slope
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On your way to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, view this geological feature of large, sometimes house-sized rocks littering the hillside. This is known as a Talus Slope.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Wahweap Overlook
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A short journey from the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, you will find the Wahweap Overlook. This high point offers a 360-degree panorama of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It is a “must see” at anytime of day, however, sunrise and sunset adds a fusion of brilliant color to this awe-inspiring scene. There is a shade shelter and a bench for your viewing comfort. The overlook is open from sunrise to sunset.
Redwood National and State Parks
Gold Bluffs Beach Day Use Area
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If you are heading to Gold Bluffs Beach or to Fern Canyon, this is the best place to park, picnic and enjoy the beach.
Yellowstone National Park
Lamar Valley at Crystal Creek
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Grand Portage National Monument
Ojibwe Horse Visits Grand Portage
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Lac La Croix ponies or Ojibwe horses, known in the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) language as bebezhigooganzhii or mishtadim, stand only 14 hands high (just under 5 feet). They once roamed free in Minnesota and northwestern Ontario and are perfectly adapted to life in the north country. At one time they were community animals, serving as winter labor and wandering free to forage in the summer months.
Grand Portage National Monument
Mooz (Moose)
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The name for this iconic symbol of the North shore of Minnesota comes from the Anishinaabe word for the animal mooz (moose), which translates roughly to “twig-eater.” Among the Anishinaabe, who have revered and depended on this majestic animal for generations, it is a symbol of endurance and survival.
Yellowstone National Park
Nez Perce Trailhead (OK7)
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This trailhead provides access to the following trails:- Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trail Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trail This 20.2-mile (32.5-km) one-way trail travels through the center of the park where there are chances to see many of the park's large mammal species. Mary Lake and several backcountry thermal areas and found near the midpoint of the trail. CAUTION: Grizzly bears and bison frequent this area. Backcountry RegulationsPermit required for fishing, boating, riding,
Yellowstone National Park
Mary Mountain East Trailhead (4N1)
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From this trailhead you can embark on the following trail:- Mary Mountain-Nez Perce TrailParking is limited Mary Mountain-Nez Perce Trail This 20.2-mile (32.5-km) one-way trail travels through the center of the park where there are chances to see many of the park's large mammal species. Mary Lake and several backcountry thermal areas and found near the midpoint of the trail. CAUTION: Grizzly bears and bison frequent this area. Backcountry RegulationsPermit required for fis
Yellowstone National Park
Wolf Tracks
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