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2011 Speed Record Hike: Jennifer Pharr Davis walks to all-gender AT mark; reshapes ultra-endurance

In 2011, North Carolina hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis completed the Appalachian Trail in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes, setting a new overall speed record. Starting at Mount Katahdin in Maine and finishing at Springer Mountain in Georgia, she covered about 2,180 miles through 14 states, relying on sustained…

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California restored a former dairy farm to wetlands, with 16,000 waterbirds counted in one day

A former dairy pasture in California underwent a major transformation after levees were removed to restore tidal wetlands at the Giacomini Wetlands. The restoration allowed tidal waters to return, triggering rapid changes in vegetation and wildlife. Over the following years, salt and brackish marsh expanded, while native-dominated plant communities increased…

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1897 park could get $49 mn golf course makeover 129 years after Congress set it aside for public use

Congress created Washington’s East Potomac Park for public recreation in 1897, and its golf course opened in 1919. Now, the Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to renovate the historic public course into a major golf venue. A $389,355 contract has been awarded for environmental and preservation work, while…

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In 1914, Josie Bassett Morris started a new life on a remote Utah homestead; she stayed for 50 years, and her cabin eventually became part of a national monument

The Cub Creek area offers hiking trails and ancient rock art. Josie Bassett Morris lived independently on her homestead for fifty years. She was a self-reliant rancher who also brewed whiskey and helped neighbors. Her cabin and land are now part of Dinosaur National Monument. The area preserves her history…

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In 1968, Richard Proenneke built a 12-by-16-foot cabin beside an Alaskan lake by hand; 39 years later without electricity, his wilderness home earned a place on America’s historic register

For thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived in solitude, constructing his Alaskan cabin entirely by hand with natural resources. Rejecting the comforts of modernity, he enhanced the cabin's roof over time, layering it with moss, dirt, and grass. Additionally, he crafted a raised storage cache and a woodshed-outhouse to meet his…

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In 1921, Alaskan seamstress Ada Blackjack joined an Arctic expedition for $50 a month; nearly two years later, she was rescued as its only surviving person

Ada Blackjack joined an Arctic expedition for $50 monthly pay. She became the sole human survivor after others perished or vanished. Blackjack taught herself survival skills and cared for a sick companion. She endured nearly two years alone on the island with a cat. A rescue ship finally found Blackjack…

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Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945

Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the property. Known as Springwood, the estate expanded significantly over the years to nearly 1,600 acres. Roosevelt’s childhood experiences there influenced his life and presidency. The estate later served as…

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Introduced Aoudad Threats: Game sheep form hardy US herds; ecologists fear bighorn competition

Aoudad sheep, once brought to the American Southwest for hunting, are now thriving in its arid landscapes. These resilient creatures are in direct competition with local desert bighorn sheep for essential water and food resources. Research shows significant dietary overlap, particularly in dry seasons, which raises concerns about competition. Wildlife…

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Floating Cranberry Bog Shrinks: Accidental Ohio island endures; rare habitat now steadily shrinking

Construction of the Licking Summit Reservoir created Buckeye Lake and a unique floating island. This floating bog, a remnant of Buffalo Lick, has drifted on the lake since 1830. The unique floating bog earned National Natural Landmark status in October 1968. Sphagnum moss and carnivorous plants define this isolated ecosystem…

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San Miguel's foxes fell to 15, then rebounded to 322 through conservation

In the late 1990s, San Miguel Island off the coast of Southern California was home to just 15 island foxes, down from an estimated 450. Three decades later, the population has recovered to roughly 322 animals. The turnaround followed an intensive conservation programme that tackled several causes of the decline…

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Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says

National Park Service lays out concerns that planned 250ft arch could interfere with historic sites in US capital

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New York City volunteers planted 20,000 marsh seedlings in 2003; 80% were healthy by 2005

New York City's Big Egg Marsh restoration began with planting 20,000 cordgrass seedlings. Volunteers and scientists worked to re-establish the salt marsh ecosystem. Despite early challenges, vegetation successfully covered over eighty percent of the site. This successful project paved the way for further marsh restoration efforts. Jamaica Bay has since…

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In 1861, seven Southern states seceded, Lincoln had taken office and Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor set the stage for the deadliest war in American history

In April 1861, the United States reached a critical juncture as several southern states withdrew from the Union. The firing on Fort Sumter marked the start of the Civil War, prompting President Lincoln to urgently summon volunteers to quell the uprising. As four additional states joined the Confederacy, the war's…

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Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump’s takeover of East Potomac golf course

Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee say the Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington

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In 1877, Douglass paid $6,700 for a Washington estate that became his final home

In 1877, Frederick Douglass bought a hilltop estate in Anacostia, Washington, DC, for $6,700, acquiring a house and roughly over 9 acres of land despite a racial restriction in the property's original deed. Douglass named the estate Cedar Hill and made it his final home. Over the next 17 years,…

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Before the 1960s, Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Pool was deep blue. Visitors threw in pennies, rocks and garbage, and its color changed

Yellowstone National Park is grappling with an escalating issue of litter left by visitors. This debris often contaminates the park's delicate hydrothermal areas, leading to ecological damage. In recent efforts, staff have collected over 20,100 pieces of trash and 5,600 rocks, discovering items like hats, coins, AirPods, and children's toys…

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Tourists leave “lint bunnies” in world’s longest cave; volunteers remove 600 pounds of debris

Human-generated lint poses a significant problem within Mammoth Cave's delicate ecosystem. This debris introduces nutrients and encourages microbial growth, harming natural formations. Volunteers diligently remove these "lint bunnies" using specialized equipment and conservation techniques. These dedicated efforts have collected approximately six hundred pounds of unwanted material over time. The ongoing…

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Union soldier aged 16 to 19 found 162 years after Manassas; now set for Arlington burial

Archaeological findings at Manassas National Battlefield Park have led to the discovery of a young Union soldier's remains, believed to have been between 16 and 19 years old when he fought in 1862. The remains included four amputated limbs, shedding light on historical medical practices during war. To honor this…

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Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands Could Become a National Park Under New Proposal

On the southern shore of Lake Superior, a scattered archipelago of 21 islands rises from the cold, clear water, crowned with pine forests, sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. Since 1970, these Apostle Islands have been protected as a national lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service to balance conservation, recreation…

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In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family home

The Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne National Park. Israel “Parson” Jones purchased Porgy Key for $300 in 1897 and developed agricultural enterprises involving pineapples and key limes. His descendants continued the family’s connection…

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Before the White House, Carter was a farm boy; his home is now a park

The childhood farm of Jimmy Carter in Archery, Georgia, has been transformed into a historical park to preserve the essence of his early years. This site captures the rural environment and structures that influenced his formative life, where young Jimmy learned the value of hard work through various farm tasks.…

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Carl Sandburg bought 245-acre estate for wife's goat farm; it became a poet's NPS site

In 1945, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Carl Sandburg and his wife, Lilian “Paula” Sandburg, left Michigan for a 245-acre estate near Flat Rock, North Carolina. The move was driven in large part by Paula’s expanding dairy-goat operation, which needed more pasture and suitable farm buildings. Carl also wanted a warmer climate…

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Yurok Tribe regains 125 acres of ancestral land lost during the Gold Rush for redwood access

The Yurok Tribe has regained 125 acres of ancestral territory in Northern California. This land, known as ‘O Rew, was transferred back after extensive restoration efforts. The restored landscape now protects critical salmon habitat and offers public recreation. Visitors can experience Yurok perspectives and language at the new gateway. Plans…

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As wildfires and floods batter national parks, a developer says it’s negotiating for a piece of Yosemite

The national park will trade roughly 700 feet of its land for less than two acres, according to the developer involved.

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In 1906, five railroad bridges carried coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge; 120 years later an $11.8 million project is rebuilding them for hikers

More than a century after five railroad bridges were built in 1906 to carry coal through West Virginia’s New River Gorge, an $11.8 million project is now restoring them for public use. The work will repair the historic Rend Trail, replace ageing wooden bridge structures, improve safety and accessibility, and…

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