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Preservation:The Fort That Wouldn't Die

New Mexico's Fort Bayard was built in 1866 to protect settlers from the Apache until Geronimo surrendered 20 years later.

Author Mark Boardman Date 01/01/2009
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Golly, What a Gully!

A "grand" preserve for Teddy Roosevelt.

Author Mark Boardman Date 06/01/2008
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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
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
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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