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Lauren's National & State Parks Blog January 2009 Archive

By Lauren Himiak, About.com Guide to National & State Parks

The Rituals of Camping

Wednesday January 28, 2009
© Lauren Himiak I woke up abruptly, with a forearm slapping my upper body and a frantic voice whispering, “Where is the flashlight?” Then I fell back asleep. ... Read More

Scientists Hope to Discover New Life... in Wyoming?

Monday January 26, 2009
© lightshine via Flickr The problem with finding new life is that it’s pretty expensive. Luckily for scientists in Wyoming, federal funds are ready to help. Yellowstone National Park will receive ... Read More

Washington State to Close 13 State Parks

Friday January 23, 2009
Under a new budget proposal set by Governor Chris Gregoire, Washington State may be forced to close 13 state parks this year. The new budget cuts $3.5 billion in funding ... Read More

The Best Mistake I Made

Thursday January 22, 2009
© Lauren Himiak There is something about a winter hike that just gets me. True, it is more work; there’s more gear to bring, a chance of minor frostbite, and long ... Read More
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