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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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