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Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 11

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. MCD to Open Elkhart Office & Warehouse McKinney, Texas-based MCD Innovations has announced plans to open a regional sales office … Continue reading

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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

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Never Forget Anything Again: Camping Checklist Online

Camping is a great way to get away from it all at a moment’s notice. You can have the recreational vehicle or car packed up in no time and head for that favorite camping spot that you love. By the … Continue reading

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Picture Yourself in a National Park

Picture yourself in a National Park as the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation present National Park Week 2012, April 21–29. With nearly 400 national parks—and FREE admission all week long—there are thousands of ways to enjoy this … Continue reading

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MapQuest Launches Web-based Guide for National Park Week

National Parks Week 2012 is April 21 to 29, and the National Park Service has joined forces with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to offer free admission to all 397 national parks. To coincide … Continue reading

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Chimani Celebrates National Park Week with Free Apps

Chimani, LLC announced all iOS and Android national park apps will be free in celebration of National Park Week, which runs from April 21-29. In order to reach its goal of one million downloads the apps will be free starting … Continue reading

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Nature Valley Supports National Parks through Preserve the Parks Program

Commonly referred to as “America’s best idea,” the national parks are awe-inspiring places that provide a deep connection to our country’s heritage, and to nature. Nature Valley, a longtime supporter of national park preservation through its “Preserve the Parks” program—now … Continue reading

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Abandoned Trailers Inspire Artist

Objects of desire for many of the Greatest Generation—travel trailers, campers, and motorhomes—often sit idle, sometimes for decades. But these rusting hunks of steel and fading fiberglass hold an indelible appeal and have become an inspiration for Stanton Heights (Pennsylvania) … Continue reading

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L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery Schools Promote Outdoor Activities

Freeport, Maine-based L.L.Bean announced plans to launch over 40 new course offerings through its popular Outdoor Discovery Schools. Ranging from multi-day expeditions to free clinics in the store, all programs are designed to help families discover new outdoor activities and … Continue reading

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National Park Week: April 21-29

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, invite people everywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, share, and give back to America’s nearly 400 national parks during National Park Week 2012. Celebrating the … Continue reading

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