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Preservation: Hold The Fort

A modern renaissance continues at the Indian Wars-era Fort Reno in central Oklahoma thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers.

Author Mark Boardman Date 11/01/2008
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Preservation: Cash for the Nellie Cashman

It ain't easy to maintain a historic landmark. Just ask the Skinners of Tombstone, Arizona.

Author Mark Boardman Date 09/01/2008
Preservation: Petroglyphs in Peril

First off, Nine Mile Canyon in eastern Utah is misnamed. It's actually about 40 miles long.

Author Mark Boardman Date 08/01/2008
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Preservation: Harvey House is History

In January, we wrote about ongoing efforts to save the Havasu Harvey House in Seligman. Today, the circa 1905 building is gone.

Author Mark Boardman Date 07/01/2008
Preservation: Calif Parks' Death Knell?

Citizen action led to the creation of the California State Parks' system—and similar action has given it a reprieve.

Author Mark Boardman Date 06/01/2008
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Golly, What a Gully!

A "grand" preserve for Teddy Roosevelt.

Author Mark Boardman Date 06/01/2008
Preservation: Let the Water Flow

In early March, a torrent of water rushed through the Grand Canyon. It was not an act of God; man was behind the Great Flood of 2008.

Author Mark Boardman Date 05/01/2008
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Preservation: The Storm Takes Away...

Towns up and down the Oregon Coast faced staggering damages—especially to historic structures.

Author Mark Boardman Date 04/01/2008
Preservation: Last Ditch

Residents of Redlands, California, have good reason to save the Zanja—the irrigation ditch dates back to 1819!

Author Mark Boardman Date 03/01/2008
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Preservation: The Little Railroad that Might

Things seem to be looking up for the Mount Hood Railroad, located in the Hood River Valley, east of Portland, Oregon.

Author Mark Boardman Date 02/01/2008