WASHINGTON, DC — Hot Springs, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon National Parks will be the first sites commemorated in a new quarter-dollar program announced today by the U.S. Mint. Starting in April of 2010, the America the Beautiful Quarters Program will begin producing quarters with reverse (tails side) designs showcasing a national park or other federally preserved area...
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New York, NY (September 9, 2009) – To kick-off the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation’s celebration of the national parks on September 26 — National Public Lands Day — the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will for the first time, open to the public for a special evening tour and program event...
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EDITORIAL – Dave VonTesmar broke news this week all over the state of Arizona, and even news sites across the country, for giving the law the banana, so to speak. What was his crime? According to The Arizona Republic, 37 moving violations for excessive speed triggered by speed cameras between VonTesmar’s home and Phoenix...
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 2, 2009) – Join the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation in making America’s Best Idea – the national parks – even better. On September 26, National Public Lands Day, the national parks will host visitors and volunteers for a special day of service and celebration. As part of the...
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SAN FRANCISCO – Monuments speak. “Paris,” proclaims the Eiffel Tower silhouetted against the city’s skyline. “Sydney!” exclaims the white “fins” of the city’s opera house. And, there’s no mistaking “San Francisco,” as soon as the Golden Gate Bridge comes into view. While symbols help us communicate and even reassure us, we know that a...
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OPEN ROAD INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE EDITORIAL BOARD | 2009 In light of recent events, escalating tensions, and threats of violence, Open Road International Magazine has concluded it is appropriate at this time to issue an ORIM Traveler Telegraph Traveler’s Note for The United States of America. A Traveler Telegraph is simply a statement that there...
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Traveler’s notes are ORIM’s Versions of Travel Advisories or Cautions to a particular part of the developed world. The notes will be issued by ORIM’s editorial board or editor based off recent news stories. These warnings may or may not reflect official travel advisories issued by the US State Department or other sources of official advisories. Types...
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