National Monument

National Park Shenandoah 2022

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Shenandoah National Park  Shenandoah National Park:  Just 75 miles outside of Washington DC is a peaceful and quiet national park. It has huge mountains, majestic forests, and breathtaking views. It looks like a small slice of wild paradise, filled with wildflowers in the spring, incredible foliage in the fall, and opportunities for bird and wildlife watching. Much of Shenandoah consisted of farmland and growth forests used for logging. Today, it is not possible to know where there was agriculture, logging …

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Hiking Safe on Yosemite – Search and Rescue Site Program

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Hiking Safe on Yosemite – Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) After many years, Yosemite National park accumulated a series of experiences with incidents and rescue of hikers. These are some of the rescue experiences and also recommendations to make your visit to the park pleasant. These incidents all provide a good opportunity to review tips for staying strong and healthy while hiking in Yosemite Research trails and terrain before embarking on any hike, especially in very hot and sunny conditions. …

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America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads 2022

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America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads All the scenic and tourist routes compiled by  Federal Highway Administration.  Follow the link of each title for more information. US Scenic Roads for  vacations. A1A Scenic Road & Historic Coastal Byway (Florida) This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breath-taking views. This environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement …

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Binoculars History

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What is the History of Binoculars? The current binocular was patented in 1854 by Ignatio Porro for a combined prism mounting system. The first binocular telescope is from Jean Pierre Lemiere, who created one in 1825. The History of Binoculars. What is the History of Binoculars? What is the difference between a Binocular and a Telescope? The difference between a binocular and a telescope is that they have a wider field of view and less magnification than the telescope. Light …

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Memorial Day 2021: What is the history of this day in the USA?

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Memorial Day 2021: What is the origin of this day in the USA? Why is Memorial Day it such an important day in the USA? Memorial Day is one of the most important days in America’s patriotism, honoring all those who died during the wars in which the country has participated. During this 2021 it has been established to be celebrated next Monday, May 31, this being the only holiday of the month. It is expected that a large number of …

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