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National Mall in monumental disrepair, activists say

About half a million people are expected Friday on the National Mall in Washington for the nation's birthday celebration, but they may be shocked at what they see.

Group wants to get more black Americans into the great outdoors

The throngs filling campgrounds across America this weekend will include hardy outdoor types and those who prefer creature comforts, but they'll have at least one important thing in common: Nearly all of them are white.

CNNMoney: Florida's $1.7B deal with Big Sugar

In one of the biggest conservation deals in U.S. history, the nation's largest producer of cane sugar reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to get out of the business and sell its nearly 300 square miles in the Everglades to the state of Florida for $1.75 billion.

Florida to buy 'missing link' of Everglades for $1.7 billion

The state of Florida has agreed to buy nearly 200,000 acres of land from a major sugar producer in a $1.7 billion deal to help restore the Everglades, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Tuesday.

Time.com: Booting US Sugar from the Everglades

At a press conference in the Everglades, Florida governor Charlie Crist announces a $1.75 billion deal to buy the U.S. Sugar Corp.

Time.com: Pending EPA Rule Sparks Caution

Critics fear the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will adopt a rule in the waning days of the Bush administration that will make it easier to build coal-fired power plants near national parks

Pagans mark longest day at ancient Stonehenge

Thousands of partygoers, pagans and self-styled druids cheered and banged drums Saturday to greet the dawn at Stonehenge on the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.

Time.com: Stonehenge: Summer Solstice Arrives

The summer solstice drew thousands of revelers to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise over the ancient monument Saturday for the first time in the new season

Behind the Scenes: Debating guns in national parks

I'm at the Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, Virginia, the biggest gun store in northern Virginia. I'm looking at a holster on the hip of Arsenal's John Summer in which a black .22-caliber pistol sits snugly.

Time.com: A Building Battle at Valley Forge

The development of a Revolution Center in Valley Forge National Historical Park provokes vigorous opposition from preservationists and local residents

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