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Category Archives: Historic Sites
Fort Ord Becomes a National Monument
On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a Proclamation to designate the Fort Ord National Monument. A sweeping former military base north of Monterey, California, Fort Ord is known for its oceanfront landscape and a history that dates back to horse … Continue reading
Alabama Tourism launches “100 Alabama Road Trips”
Spring is on the horizon—and that means it’s time to take a road trip. To assist you in getting ready to hit the road, Sweet Home Alabama-style, Alabama Tourism has launched a three-year campaign, “100 Alabama Road Trips” with the … Continue reading
Arkansas State Parks Specialty License Plate Available
The 52 state parks of Arkansas comprise one of the finest systems of parks and museums in the U.S. Display your pride in the park system, and help provide college scholarships for the next generation of park professionals, by purchasing … Continue reading
Enjoy Spring at a Texas State Park
With the redbuds and bluebonnets blooming, it’s time to get outside and enjoy spring in Texas. “Much of Texas is still way behind its average annual rainfall, but it looks like winter rains in many areas of the state will … Continue reading
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Spring into Your National Parks
With winter winding down and spring already on the minds of many, now is the perfect time to start planning your RV travels to one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s … Continue reading
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National Parks Create Visitors, Money & Jobs
Visitors to the National Park System (NPS) contributed more than $31 billion to local economies and supported 258,000 jobs in 2010, an increase of $689 million and 11,500 jobs over 2009, according to a report issued by the National Park … Continue reading
Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Proposed
The proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area not only would act as a Houston-area storm buffer but would triple tourism and quadruple its economic impact in a decade, according to a recent study sponsored by the National Parks Conservation … Continue reading
Discover San Antonio’s Mission Trail
The chain of five missions that were established along the San Antonio River during the 18th century stands as a reminder of Spain’s most successful attempt to extend its New World influence and control. Representing both church and state, these … Continue reading
Pondering the Presidents on President’s Day
Here’s some President’s Day trivia: How many presidents are memorialized in the National Park System? At last count there were at least 32 places throughout the park system where a past president is honored, according to National Park Traveler. Since … Continue reading
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Timeless Texas: Roma Bluffs World Birding Center
The epicenter of Starr County’s birding activity is the Roma Bluffs World Birding Center, on the scenic bluffs high above the Rio Grande in the small town of Roma, a once-thriving steamboat port. One of nine sites that make up … Continue reading
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