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Complex Of Fires At Sequoia National Park Spurring Evacuations

Highly combustible forests and rugged terrain in both Sequoia and Lassen Volcanic national parks in California gave firefighters on the ground little option but to watch as flames jumped across the two parks. While Lassen Volcanic has been closed to the public since early August, parts of Sequoia closed this week as a complex of fires was galloping across the landscape and forcing area evacuations.

Point Reyes National Seashore Management Plan: "A Model Where Wilderness And Ranching Coexist"

Promising a "model where wilderness and ranching can coexist side-by-side," the National Park Service on Monday released the record of decision authorizing land-management changes for areas of Point Reyes National Seashore in California where livestock grazing is permitted within the park.

Put Your Stamp On Every National Park Experience

Since 1986, national park visitors across the country have turned to the Passport To Your National Parks program to preserve cherished memories of their park travels by collecting ink cancellations at every national park they visit. This year the program is celebrating its 35th birthday. For 35 years, the Passport to Your National Parks program has assisted visitors explore and protect the vast natural, cultural, and historic treasures of America.