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Thousands of furloughed employees, threats to the federal firefighting workforce, and park closures expected with potential sequestration.
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What does a $7.6 million cut mean for National Parks in California? It could mean major changes to your travel plans.
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But there is a threat: The ever-brightening glow of Las Vegas does infiltrate the southern reaches of the valley.
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Barker Dam, built in 1900 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has seen an explosion of graffiti since around October.
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Cactus spines can hurt and can actually pose a risk to your health if you aren't careful.
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Unless the California desert gets a bit more rains in March, 2013's spring desert bloom may be a disappointing one.
Pinnacles National Park. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
California has a new national park, but it's nothing new to those already well versed in the state's great outdoors.
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Bike rentals may become a thing of the past at Yosemite National Park, as the Park Service works on significant changes to the visitor experience.
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The mountains that encase the San Fernando Valley meet requirements for including them in the national park system.
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The California desert offers millions of acres of amazing things to see and do. With so much to choose from, where does a person start?
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A Christmas day incident has led to the closure of Jackson Lake for the first three months of 2013.
Pinnacles National Monument. | Photo: Zach Behrens/KCET
Can a slight name change draw more visitors to a park?
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