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In Brief Articles
- San Onofre State Beach Wins Protections Against Road Development
News - A proposed toll road that would cut through the heart of a popular California park has been put on hold
- They'd Pave Over Reagan's Park
Opinion - This article, by Joel Reynolds, senior attorney and director of NRDC's urban program, originally appeared in the Los Angeles TImes on May 8, 2005.
- Crown Jewels at Risk
Guides - Without quick action to halt global warming, our favorite national parks could lose some of their splendor.
- California's Governor Should Fight the Proposed Highway Through San Onofre State Park
Opinion - Governor Schwarzenegger must decide whether a toll road through a popular Southern California park would square with his promise to deliver a greener California.
- National Parks off the Beaten Path
Guides - Want to go to the Grand Canyon or Cape Cod, but can't stand the thought of the crowds or the traffic? NRDC parks experts offer advice on lesser-known spots where you can find everything you're looking for in a vacation, except the celebrated names.
- America's National Parks
Photo Album - Established in 1872 with the creation of Yellowstone, our national park system today covers more than 83 million acres of parks, lakeshores, seashores, scenic rivers and trails, and recreation areas. Pictured here is a sampling of our national parks.
