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Black Studies Could Lead To New Historic Landmarks, Transparency About Segregation

Two studies – one spotlighting segregation at national parks in Virginia from 1916-1965 and the other showcasing where African Americans recreated from the late 19th through the early 21st century—are setting the stage for new national historic landmark designations, listings on the National Register of Historic Places, and opportunities for national parks to be more candid about their past.

South Fork Quantico Creek In Prince William Forest Park

A view of South Fork Quantico Creek in the winter, Prince William Forest Park

"Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers."

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OIG Report On Residential Environmental Learning Centers Called Misleading

A report that highlighted flaws with how the National Park Service oversees Residential Environmental Learning Centers mischaracterized how those nonprofit operations work and failed to reflect the benefits they bring to the parks and their visitors, according to some of the organizations that operate those centers.

Traveler Special Report: Invasive Animal Species A Veritable Plague In The National Park System

There has been, for a disturbing amount of time, a slow, creeping invasion of the national parks, one in the form of an ecosystem-upsetting menagerie that poses a significant threat to both native species and the very integrity of the parks.

How The National Park Service Grappled With Segregation During The 20th Century

Separate campgrounds, dining rooms, picnic grounds, and restrooms. Maps and signs that directed blacks to destinations away from whites. This was the landscape of segregation in some national parks during that divisive chapter of the country’s history. While the signs have been taken down and the separation erased, there remain remnants of that dark period in a number of parks today.

National Parks Traveler Episode 26: Segregation In The Parks, And Winter In Everglades

Dr. Erin Devlin, a professor of American history from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, discusses her research into sites in national parks in Virginia that were associated with segregation during the first half of the 20th century. Host Kurt Repanshek also takes a look at Everglades National Park and why it's a great park destination during the winter months.

Hit The Trail! National Park Service Plans To Expand Trails At Prince William Forest Park

Whether you enjoy exploring Prince William Forest Park on foot, two wheels, or horseback, the National Park Service is taking steps to improve trails and trail access. The National Park Service has approved a plan to create new trails, adjust trail routes, and expand recreation opportunities at Prince William Forest Park, while protecting park wildlife, plants, streams, and archaeological sites.

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