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Bandelier National Monument
Published February 10, 2016
The rugged canyons slicing through plateaus in New Mexico’s Bandelier National Monument contain relics from human civilization that date back 11,000 years.
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A New Identity for Denali
Published September 3, 2015
North America’s highest peak is slightly shorter than previously thought.
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Dark Sky Parks
Published November 15, 2014
Areas recognized for their pristine dark skies are the perfect place to catch a glimpse of celestial phenomena.
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Early Snow on the Great Smokies
Published November 4, 2014
A potent weather system with origins in Manitoba moved south across the Great Lakes on Halloween and blew all the way to Florida, bringing snow and hard frost to regions that don't see either in some winters.
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The Loop
Published June 18, 2014
A double oxbow etched into the Colorado Plateau in Canyonlands National Park likely got its shape from an ancestral river.
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Canyonlands’ Grabens
Published June 6, 2014
Sinking blocks of rock created this distinctive network of valleys.
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Yosemite’s Granite
Published April 26, 2014
The landscapes of this national park are dominated by a tough, grainy rock that formed deep underground.
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Hot Springs National Park
Published April 23, 2014
It takes thousands of years for rainwater to seep deep underground, warm up, and return to the surface before bathers can enjoy it in Arkansas.
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Smoky Mountain Seasons
Published January 14, 2014
Time transforms the ranges in the southern Appalachian Mountains through the course of a year.
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150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Published July 3, 2013
Modern remote sensing tools are helping to shed new light on the historic battle.
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Old Volcano, Older Footprints
Published October 12, 2011
Acquired September 15, 2000, this natural-color image shows Aniakchak National Monument in Alaska, home to an old caldera, and even older fossils.
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Birthday Wishes for Shenandoah National Park
Published June 25, 2011
Americans celebrate the 75th anniversary of Shenandoah National Park, just 75 miles from Washington, DC, but worlds away in spirit.
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