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12 must-see spring destinations in Wilderness
Mar 18, 2013

Designated wilderness areas are delightful places to experience the magical unfolding of spring. Wild lands offer magnificent destinations for outdoor recreation - whether it's hiking, wildlife-watching, climbing, canoeing, or snowshoeing.
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- Wilderness
- spring
Get the score on environmental issues in last year's Congress
Mar 18, 2013

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) recently released their 2012 National Environmental Scorecard.
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Friday wilderness photo
Mar 15, 2013

Just south of Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons are a wonder to experience while visiting western Wyoming.
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First wilderness and conservation bills pass important Senate test
Mar 14, 2013

Well, just this week the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed 19 wilderness and public lands protection measures. These bills are now eligible for passage out of the Senate and ultimately to become the law of the land!
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- wilderness bills
- 113th Congress
National Park Service memo underlines sequestration "cuts are real"
Mar 13, 2013

On March 1st, Congress' inability to agree on a federal budget led to sequestration - an across-the-board five percent cut to government programs.
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- National Parks
- sequestration
Hiking with Dogs: Make your trip easy on Fido and the environment
Mar 12, 2013

Hiking with dogs is a great way to spend time in nature, but doing so can have impacts on both the land and your dog. Hike the right way with our pet-friendly tips below:
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Virtually explore the Grand Canyon with Google Maps Street View- and more!
Mar 11, 2013

A sneak peek at wild lands may be just what you need to jumpstart your summer vacation plans.
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- grand canyon
Volunteer vacations in wilderness: Spend a week helping wilderness
Mar 11, 2013

Volunteer Vacations: Spend a Week Helping Wilderness
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Friday wilderness photo
Mar 8, 2013

It seemed fitting this week to showcase a national park photo as a way to spotlight the budget cuts that will soon be harming our n
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National parks continue to be important economic engines for local communities
Mar 6, 2013

The National Park Service recently released a report that showed that in 2011 visits to America’s national parks generated
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- sequestration
- National Parks

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