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Download or read book National Park Service Planning and Concession Operations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Merced Wild and Scenic River Revised Comprehensive Management Plan and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Chapters 5 9 Appendices written by United States. National Park Service and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses user capacities in the Merced River corridor, reassesses the river boundary in El Portal, and amends the park's General Management Plan.

Download or read book The Road Guide to Yosemite written by Bob Roney and published by Yosemite Conservancy. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motorists have long-deserved an all-new guide to the major sights and stops along Yosemite’s majestic major roadways — one which not only lists distances, facilities, and things to do, but that also provides enlightening stories, park history, and natural history in a most engaging way. The wait is over. Ranger Bob Roney has applied his deep knowledge of the park and renowned story-telling skills to give drivers and their companions what they need to know, where they need to know it. Keyed to markers newly placed throughout the park, and packed with maps, illustrations, and dozens of full-color photographs, The Road Guide to Yosemite makes it safe and easy to stop and enjoy the world-famous scenery.

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Download or read book National Outdoor Recreation Programs and Policies written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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