Olympic National Park
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Olympic National Park

ByS.H. Johnson

Set among the towering, ancient rain forests and rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest, Olympic National Park perfectly represents both the harsh cultural conflicts surrounding conservation of public lands, and the negotiated compromises required for the ethos and values of the national park system to survive and flourish going forward. It’s one of the most beautiful…

Great Sand Dunes
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Great Sand Dunes

ByS.H. Johnson

Located in southern Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a fascinating juxtaposition of two contrasting ecosystems; the arid high desert floor of the San Luis Valley and the rolling alpine forest and dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Sangre De Cristo mountains. Situated in between are the ghostly and dynamic sand dunes themselves; rising…