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Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?
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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.
Is Gross National Happiness more important than the GDP?
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Is Gross National Happiness a reliable economic indicator? Do happy workers improve the Gross National Product? Learn about Gross National Happiness.
Can You Identify These National Treasures?
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The country is full of distinctly American foods, forests, drinks, parks, celebrities, athletes, products, services and more. We may take them for granted, but they're our national treasures. How many can you name?
Go Camping and We'll Guess What National Park You Are
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Let’s go camping! Are you bringing your tent or your RV? Expecting food service, fire grilling or foraging? Take this quiz to find out which park fits your camping style!
6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
How Smokejumpers Work
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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
Could You Pass a Park Ranger Exam?
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Are you as prepared as a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout? Once you take our practice park ranger exam, we'll let you know if you have what it takes to monitor and guard our national parks. Do you think you can do it?
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.