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11/23/01 - Big Bend National Park Travel Planner
Situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio Grande, this relatively unknown national park features mountains, desert, and a rich array of plants and animals.

11/09/01 - H2O + More H2O = Biscayne National Park
With 95% of its area covered by water, the largest marine park in the National Park System features mangrove shoreline, crystal clear waters, emerald isles, and living coral reefs.

10/27/01 - Haleakala National Park Travel Planner
Situated on the island of Maui, park preserves the volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala, the unique ecosystems of Kipahulu Valley, the scenic pools along Oheo Gulch, and many rare and endangered species.

10/14/01 - Hot Springs National Park Travel Planner
The oldest park currently in the National Park System protects 47 hot springs and their watershed, as well as  "Bathhouse Row," a National Historic Landmark.  

09/29/01 - Fall Foliage
Check out these resources and fall color hotlines to help plan your trip, send out a free fall postcard, or see the latest foliage cam images.

09/14/01 - Joshua Tree National Park Travel Planner
Two large desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together here to vividly illustrate the contrast between high and low desert. 

08/31/01 - Cuyahoga Valley National Park Travel Planner
Links the urban centers of Cleveland and Akron, preserving the rural character of the Cuyahoga River Valley.

08/17/01 - Isle Royale National Park Travel Planner
The largest forested island in Lake Superior includes 165 miles of scenic hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife observation.

08/03/01 - Best of the Best State Parks
Find out which are the best state parks in terms of scenery, and cultural and historical significance, as selected by the directors of each state park system.

07/20/01 - Glacier National Park Travel Planner
A travel planner for my favorite US national park, a Montana landscape of rugged mountain beauty, meadows, lakes, forests, and abundant wildlife.


07/06/01 - Zion National Park Travel Planner
Park includes sheer, vividly-colored cliffs and deep canyons, one of the last mostly free-flowing river systems on the Colorado Plateau, and the richest diversity of plants in Utah.

06/21/01 - Bryce Canyon National Park Travel Planner
This uniquely beautiful park offers a canyon of pinnacles and spires, pure air, bright sunshine, and a panoramic view that averages more than 100 miles of nearly unmarred scenery.

06/07/01 - Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monuments
Plan a visit to the park and learn about the the important role this island claimed during the mass migration of humanity to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

05/30/01 - Celebrating America's Trails
The first Saturday every June is designated National Trails Day. Learn about the many activities that take place on that day and how you can get involved with helping to build and maintain our national system of trails.

05/10/01 - Olympic National Park Travel Planner
Plan a visit to this Washington park that includes more than 60 miles of wild Pacific coastline, glacier-capped mountains, and stands of old-growth and temperate rain forest.

04/27/01 - Mammoth Cave National Park Travel Planner
Plan a visit to the national park that features the longest recorded cave system in the world with more than 336 miles explored and mapped.

04/14/01 - Earth Day 2001
Celebrating the 31st anniversary of one man's vision of bringing the environmental movement into mainstream culture.

03/30/01 - Martin Luther King, Jr.
A national historic site that commemorates his life, his work, and his legacy.

03/16/01 - Denali National Park Travel Planner 
Featuring North America's highest mountain -- 20,320-foot Mount McKinley -- the park's more than six million acres encompass spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. 

03/02/01 - Acadia National Park Travel Planner 
Its unique blend of history, culture, and rugged beauty make one of the smallest US national parks one of its most popular.

02/16/01 - Clara Barton National Historic Site 
Commemorating the life of the "Angel of the Battlefield" and founder of the American Red Cross. 

02/03/01 - The National Park of American Samoa 
A unit of the National Park Service concerned with protecting the land, customs, and tradition of the 3000-year-old Samoan culture.

01/01/01 - The Best of the Best Winter State Parks 
The top state parks to visit in the wintertime as selected by each of the 50 U.S. state park agencies.

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