Women Redefining Home
An NPS Women's History in the Pacific West Fellow is exploring the intricate narratives of home and the often-overlooked contributions of women in shaping the American West.
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Gone Fishing
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Gone Fishing
Fishing clinics help military families build community and a connection to nature — a rare constant for families conditioned to change.
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Restoring TimucuanHow a group of park rangers, scientists, and teenagers are working together to restore Timucuan's shorelines.
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100 Years of the National Christmas TreeThe National Christmas Tree is often measured in numbers. Over 13,000 feet (or 2.5 miles) of lights strung end-to-end, 63,750 individual LED bulbs, and 400+ ornaments. This season’s ceremony commemorates another number – the 100th lighting of the National Christmas Tree.
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Finding Pride OutsideHow the LGBTQ community is overcoming barriers, finding joy, sharing history, and creating space outdoors.
The Next (And Next) Generation of Park Stewards
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The Next (And Next) Generation of Park Stewards
How student-led Yosemite field trips connect kids and communities to inspire future generations.
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Waste Not, Want NotPart of the Subaru-funded Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative, Yosemite’s composting and fuel cylinder diversion and recycling programs have grown tremendously over the last year. One woman, Tina Moseley, leads the charge.
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"I Was Hooked"Access to nature isn't always straightforward for disabled veterans. That's why Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing applied for an NPF ParkVentures grant to expand veteran services in Shenandoah National Park.
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TrailblazersA crew of recent college grads found a career path off the beaten path. In fact, most days they were in a national park quite literally making the path themselves.