WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks, have introduced legislation to honor former Majority Leader U.S. Senator George Mitchell. The
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Though progressive politics at the turn of the 20th century called for the protection of America’s national parks, it did so for the enjoyment of white people.
As summer fades into the embrace of autumn, nature puts on a spectacular display of colors, transforming the landscape into breathtaking works of art. National parks offer the perfect canvas for this seasonal masterpiece. Showcasing a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues, they offer some of the best opportunities to witness the breathtaking beauty of fall. Whether… Continue reading National Parks That Have the Best Fall Hues and Views
PHOENIX — It’s wedding season at Acadia National Park in Maine, and Tabitha Brown can barely keep up with the demand for her “luxury picnics” — Champagne and charcuterie served seaside. The fall rush around Acadia helps workers survive winter’s lean months. But that’s all at risk if a government shutdown forces America’s national parks and monuments to lock their gates, scuttling millions of vacations and school trips and costing tourist towns from the Everglades to Yellowstone to Death Valley a