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Biscayne, The Closest National Park To Miami, Remains A Mystery

Miami’s number one boating destination has an identity crisis. While it has won over Washington D.C. politicians, residents look right past it. Even thousand of volunteers who care enough to clean up the city’s main body of water, Biscayne Bay, don’t know that they are touching holy waters of the federal kind.

Updated: Future Of Point Reyes National Seashore Oyster Farm Hinges On Congressional Intent

Deciphering recent congressional intent, not always an easy task, currently is at the center of an oyster company's bid that it should be allowed to remain within Point Reyes National Seashore waters, despite past congressional intent that those waters be designated wilderness.
Image icon Docket No. 49-1_Reply Brief.pdf Image icon 1996.07.19 - PRNS Neubacher to banker, supports JOC.pdf Image icon 1996.11.22 - NPS (Neubacher) to Bank of Oakland supporting 'oyster palace'.pdf Image icon JOC 1972-2012 ROU.pdf Image icon Point Reyes National Seashore Wilderness Act.pdf Image icon Feds appeals court brief April 3 2013.pdf

Isle Royale National Park Gets Help From Coast Guard Icebreaker For Summer Opening

It's been a very long winter for parts of the country, and some national parks are facing some extra challenges in getting ready for the upcoming summer season. Few parks, however, have had to call on the Coast Guard for help from an icebreaker as part of their summer reopening.