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Where, and when, did Americans first think of preserving places for history's sake? In part two of his look at the history and preservation of America's Civil War battlefields, historian Richard West Sellars takes a look at efforts in the United States to preserve places of history prior to the Civil War.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:50pm

Tumacacori National Historical Park Commemorates Arizona’s Oldest Spanish Mission

“God, Gold, and Glory” motivated Spanish exploration and settlement of the New World. Arizona’s Tumacácori National Historical Park, which was established August 6, 1990 (superceding the Tumacácori National Monument established in 1908), does a fine job of commemorating three missions that helped shape the history of the Southwest.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 6th, 2008 5:53pm

National Park Quiz 14: Historic Houses

There are lots of interesting historic houses in our national parks, and if you know a thing or two about them you’ll do just fine on this week’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you wash windows.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 7:57am

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Oklahoma City National Memorial is a Fine Memorial, But It's Not a National Park

Oklahoma City National Memorial is not a national park. One might therefore reasonably ask why the National Park Service advertises this site as though it were part of the National Park System.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 5th, 2008 11:41am

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How is Cape Hatteras National Seashore Faring Under Travel Restrictions?

How is life at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the wake of travel restrictions aimed at protecting shorebirds and sea turtles that nest along the coast? As with many matters, it depends on whom you ask.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2008 7:40am

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Odes to the National Park Rangers Who Wear the Grey and Green

What would a national park be without a national park ranger? Who would we ask for directions to the restroom, or question whether the bear we see is a black or a brown?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2008 5:37pm

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Yelllowstone National Park Firefighter "Roughed Up" By Grizzly

The grizzly bear apparently couldn't get away from the "LeHardy Fire" in Yellowstone National Park fast enough. Unfortunately for the firefighter, he was in the way of the bear's path.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2008 6:31am

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What Suggestions Do You Have For the National Park Service?

The National Park Service likes to promote that visitors give the National Park System a 96 percent approval rating. That's pretty lofty, but is it accurate?

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2008 3:44pm

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Battling Invasive Species in Arches National Park

Our national parks are places of incredible beauty and rich history. But they also are under siege. Across the National Park System, the landscape is being invaded by non-native species that are not just out of place, when you consider what should be growing, but in some cases are actually driving out the natives.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2008 4:36pm

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