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Tips to Limit Flood, Storm Damage to Family Heirlooms

Tips to Limit Flood, Storm Damage to Family HeirloomsTropical storms and other flood events such as rivers overflowing their banks are often termed disasters because of injuries, fatalities and the destruction of homes and businesses. Part of the disaster is the loss of family culture or heirlooms.

"I am so saddened by the stories of people who have lost so much from floods and storms," said National Park Service Director Mary A. Bomar. "They often look into the camera and tell us ‘they're only photos and we're alive' but those emotions can't hide the truth - loss of personal heirlooms is devastating."
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Adventure Seekers

Rip-Roaring Away on Idaho’s Salmon River

Rip-Roaring Away on Idaho’s Salmon River We are two days into a six-day white water rafting adventure on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon, often referred to as The River of No Return, and as usual, I am powerless to stop my son from adding another heart-pounding feat to his stash of advent...
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Trails

15 Routes in the West Added to America’s Scenic Highways Program

15 Routes in the West Added to America’s Scenic Highways Program Special scenic highway designations have been announced for 15 routes in the West, reflecting either their historic setting or picturesque qualities that travelers should include in their vacation or holiday itineraries.

The new scenic designations in...
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Careful Planning Makes Your Family’s Road Trip More Safe, Enjoyable

Careful Planning Makes Your Family’s Road Trip More Safe, Enjoyable Road trips are the perfect way to experience America and especially the wide open spaces of the West. But too often I find that when folks set out in their car, or even an RV, they don't plan for the trip in the same way they might if they were flyin...
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Tips & Guides

Northern California’s Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Readies for April 1 Opening

Northern California’s Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Readies for April 1 Opening Despite unusually heavy winter rains and snow, the owner of the historic Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad said the line will open April 1, 2010 and begin its 44th year as one of northern California's favorite visitor attractions.

"We have had a l...
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