The kingdom of the cactus: in a land where even the shadows hide from the sun, one living thing thrives

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The Sonoran desert boasts many beautiful varieties of cactus. Tips on enjoying the scenery and avoiding getting injured are given, and a blooming season and temperature guide is included. Permit, camping, environmental matters and more are also discussed.

Description and travel, Arizona, Sonoran Desert, Backpacking, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona

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New lands for the National Park System?

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Three new proposed additions to the National Park System are Escalante National Park, UT, Idaho High Desert and Hell's Canyon/Chief Joseph National Park and Preserve. Those who would like to see these additions should let their legislators know.

Management, United States. National Park Service

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Roads to nowhere: a Civil War-era law is the latest threat to wilderness and national parks

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Developers have successfully used an old law to pave through wilderness areas. The US Department of the Interior has permitted developers to use this loophole to allow roads in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and other places.

Laws, regulations and rules, Road construction, United States. Department of the Interior

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