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Key Section Added to Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail

Key Section Added to Santa Monica Mountains Backbone TrailOne of three critical remaining pieces of land necessary to complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area has been acquired by the National Park Service.

The five-acre property, acquired in September 2011, is along the Etz Meloy Motorway, and is close to a popular lookout that offers a 360-degree view of the ocean, mountains and inland valleys accessible from the Encinal Canyon Trailhead.
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11 Trails in the West Added to National Recreation Trails System

11 Trails in the West Added to National Recreation Trails System To help mark 2010's National Trails Day on June 5, eight states in the West have had a total of 11 trails designated as National Recreation Trails by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

The new National Recreation Trails in the West, along with 20 ...
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Trails Center Marks 10th Anniversary of National Landscape Conservation System with Exhibit Showcasing Some of the West’s Natural Wonders

Trails Center Marks 10th Anniversary of National Landscape Conservation System with Exhibit Showcasing Some of the West’s Natural Wonders Helping to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS), a new exhibit showcasing some of the West's most spectacular landscapes is now on display at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, W...
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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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New Trail Section Opens at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

New Trail Section Opens at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area A five-mile section of trail through the heart of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in northern California linking Brandy Creek Falls Trail with Boulder Creek Falls Trail is now open, thanks to the hard work of volunteer groups and Student Conserv...
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