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Shenandoah Vista
Shenandoah, a wilderness oasis in the busy east . . .
Gazing across the horizon from the peaks of Shenandoah National Park it’s hard to believe you are just 75 miles from the bustle of our nation’s capital. Take Skyline Drive along the crest of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas.
Acadia Vista
The First National Park East of the Mississippi River
People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast.
Recent National Park Service News
President Bush Designates National Disability Employment Awareness Month, October 1-October 31, 2007
(Washington, D.C.) The theme for 2007 is Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team . The President reminds us that "It is important that we continue to expand…opportunities for Americans with disabilities by eliminating the barriers and false perceptions that hinder them from joining the workforce." Director Mary Bomar and the National Park Service are "totally committed to improving the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of individuals with disabilities at all levels and locations. "We are also committed to ensuring that all of our park sites are accessible and accommodating to all individuals with disabilities."
The President of the United States Proclaims September 15 – October 15, 2007, Hispanic Heritage Month
(Washington, D.C.) – The Department of the Interior and National Park Service join the Nation in observing Hispanic Heritage Month. “During the observances we honor the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans and recognize their extraordinary contributions to America” The national theme for this year is: Hispanic Americans: Making a Positive Impact on American Society.”

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