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NATIONAL PARKS

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Honoring Buffalo Soldiers’ role in establishing the National Parks

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February 26, 2010 - African-American participation in the armed forces dates back to the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War over 180,000 black men fought for the Union Army in volunteer regiments. The stirring movie “Glory,” starring Morgan Freeman, dealt with that period. more

The great outdoors is getting noisier

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February 3, 2010 - It’s getting louder every day. And Gordon Hempton decided to do something about it. He has spent the past 30 years traveling around to quantify the racket. As Newsweek reported in a story about Hempton last week, the audio ecologist claims that, during daytime, the average noise-free interval in wilderness areas has shrunk to less than five minutes. And according to Newsweek: more

Peace and Quiet: Can you still find it in our National Parks?

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January 27, 2010 - This article first appeared in Wilderness Magazine. To read more great articles like this one, become a member today. It is getting louder all the time. It used to be easier to escape the din, and national parks and our other public lands were among the spots you could find peace and quiet. Most of these places remain the best prospects for basking in natural sounds, but the decibel level is on the rise. more

The National Parks Re-Airs on PBS

January 27, 2010 - If you didn’t catch it the first time, Ken Burns’ highly acclaimed documentary The National Parks: America’s Best Idea began re-airing on PBS on Jan. 27. The six-part series, airing on Wednesday nights, documents with stunning visuals the rich story behind the creation of our national parks. The tale is filled with inspiration, and humanity and includes Wilderness Society founders. more