Why a mind-blowing destination in Oregon never became a national park
Little more than an hour’s drive south of Portland is one of Oregon’s prettiest places: Silver Falls State Park. Its 9,000 acres are home to 10 dramatic waterfalls, all joined by a 7.2-mile trail.
This Rare Bicentennial Quarter Has Nearly $20K Value — Plus 7 More Worth Thousands
People of a certain generation will remember the year-long bicentennial celebration of 1976, when the United States ...
Report: Potentially 'devastating' layoffs begin at National Park Service
It remains unclear how the cuts will affect operations this spring and summer. The NPS is told it can hire seasonal employees ...
National Park Service will fire 1,000 employees — but hire 5,000 seasonal workers
The two decisions underscore the confusing — and at times contradictory — nature of the new administration’s efforts to ...
Flash Flood & Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Palisades & Eaton Fire Burn Area In Los Angeles As Heavy Rain Begins To Pound Region – Update
The biggest storm of the season is forecast to hit fire-ravaged Los Angeles this week, prompting concern for derbis flows the ...
Trump wants to undo diversity programs. Some agencies react by scrubbing US history and culture
Donald Trump’s efforts to undo diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government have had a ...
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This Picturesque State Park In Camp Verde Is So Hidden, It’s Almost Forgotten
Nestled in the heart of Arizona’s Verde Valley, there’s a hidden gem that’s been quietly preserving a slice of the Old West for over a century. Camp Verde, a small town with a big history, is home to ...
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
The Senate has confirmed billionaire Doug Burgum as interior secretary. Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Burgum.
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Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi ... decades in fine-dining kitchens in the French Quarter and downtown, would by no means advise visitors ...
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These New 'Passport Fair' Dates Around the U.S. Will Speed Up Your Application Process — What to Know
The U.S. Department of State has released new dates through March for its special passport fairs around the country for travelers who must apply in person. The U.S. Department of State has ...
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No. 17 N.C. State women pull away in 3rd quarter, beat Wake Forest 90-83 for 6th straight win
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Zoe Brooks scored 18 points and No. 17 N.C. State pulled away in the third quarter and beat Wake Forest 90-83. Brooks scored seven points as N.C. State outscored Wake ...
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U.S. Steel lost $89 million in fourth quarter, made $384 million last year
U.S. Steel lost $89 million, or 39 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, the company announced Thursday. The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker, one of the Region's largest employers, made $384 ...