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joshua tree

Will It Really Take Joshua Tree '200 to 300' Years to Recover from the Shutdown?

By Brandon Specktor published

The government shutdown lasted just 35 days. The damage that happened during it at Joshua Tree National Park could take decades to heal.

Planet Earth
In 2015, for the first time, more than 2 million people visited Joshua Tree National Park in California.

Visitors Chainsaw Iconic Joshua Trees in National Park During Gov't Shutdown

By Jeanna Bryner published

Joshua trees are beautiful, but humans can be pretty awful.

Planet Earth
Utah Protests

Trump Dramatically Shrinks Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears Parks

By Laura Geggel published

Bears
Grand Staircase-Escalante

Grand Staircase, Home to Countless Dinosaur Fossils, Could Be Destroyed by Mining (Op-Ed)

By P. David Polly published

Fossils
chaco canyon

Chaco Canyon Photos: Amazing Ruins from an Ancient World

By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published

In the great desolation and emptiness of northwestern New Mexico, the ruins of an advanced Pre-Columbian civilization is preserved today within a 53-square-mile national historic park.

Planet Earth
When arriving at the saddle of Apache Pass today, visitors will find a barren landscape with the foundations of the 74 historic buildings that once stood here and nearly a dozen adobe and stone wall ruins.

Where the Mountains Meet: Take a Tour of Historic Fort Bowie (Photos)

By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published

Take a trip through Fort Bowie National Historic Site and journey back into time.

Geology
the tetons

In Photos: Take a Tour of Grand Teton National Park

By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published

The Teton Mountain Range is one of the most dazzling, awe-inspiring natural places still found on the North American continent. Check out these incredible photos of Grand Teton National Park.

Planet Earth
crater lake

Photos: Take a Tour of Crater Lake National Park's Natural Wonders

By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published

Crater Lake is a caldera lake and is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of North America. Check out these incredible photos of the region.

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early yellowstone national park

Yellowstone National Park: The Early Years (Photos)

By Christine Lunsford published

Take a glimpse back in time to the early years of Yellowstone National Park.

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Huge Lava Collapse Rings in Hawaii's New Year

By Mindy Weisberger published

Part of a 26-acre lava delta on Hawaii's Big Island collapsed into the ocean on New Year's Eve.

Volcanos
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