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What to do in Oxnard and Ventura

The ocean edging across the Oxnardand Ventura coastline is the focal point for visitors to Ventura County, offering a sandy playground with wet and...
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California hosts National Parks Institute for world conservation leaders

California’s spectacular natural world will provide the setting for UC Merced’s third National Parks Institute Executive Leadership...
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Running at the National Parks

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  • February 14, 2012
The National Park System is often considered one of the best ideas ever put forth by the United States government and many of the nation's most...
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Camping is getting luxurious, thanks to KOA's off-grid Solar 1 Lodge

KOA Solar 1 Lodge Courtesy of KOA Kampgrounds Related articles Nature Conservancy names their 'Ocean Oscars' - the best beach state parks in...
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Yosemite Lodge At the Falls unveils sustainable guest rooms

Yosemite Lodge Eco-Rooms Courtesy of Yosemite Lodge Related articles Nature Conservancy Names their “Ocean Oscars” - The Best Beach...
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Free access to national parks for active duty military starts Armed Forces Day

To honor the men and women who serve our country, a Department of the Interior-led initiative will be offering free annual America the Beautiful ...
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Travel notes: Zion National Park

There is no need travel to the ends of the earth to see extraordinary beauty. The southwestern United States is teeming with amazing and...
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Road trip fever

Summer will be over soon. Have you taken the appropriate steps to remedy your road trip fever? Do you feel the need to jump in your car and drive...
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National Park Sevice celebrates summer

It’s finally here; sunshine, warm days, and long evenings. Summer has come, bringing with it the outdoor craze that we feel when the weather...
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National Park Service designates 54 new National Recreation Trails

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan B. Jarvis today announced the designation of 54 trails as...
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