Republished article by the National Park Foundation Each October, we celebrate the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which preserves America’s free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values for the enjoyment of present and future generations. The National Park Service helps manage many of these protected rivers and what better way to get lured into a national park than fishing? Fishing is a celebrated American pastime and beloved ...
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Republished article from the National Parks Service National parks are home to some amazing plants and animals, but unfortunately, many of these are “at-risk” species. This means that their population numbers have dropped so low that scientists are concerned – some have even been listed under the Endangered Species Act as “threatened” or “endangered”. Endangered species are at risk for extinction without your help. Share the space Endangered species use parklands and waters ...
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Republished article from the National Park Foundation Covering millions of acres across the country, the over 400 national parks in the National Park System host an amazing array of wildlife. The National Park Service works diligently to protect our natural landscapes, including the millions of animals, fish, and plant life that populate these iconic spaces. Join us in learning about just a small portion of the wildlife that call our parks ...
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