Some of our nation"s most treasured rivers are protected thanks to a program that was first established on this day in 1968. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act aims to preserve rivers with "outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations." That"s something we can get behind.
A wild and scenic scene
Today in History
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Opt outside today
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Dog days of summer
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Palazzo Zuccari, Rome
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Float on
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International Museum Day
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Dance of the egret
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A bird of beauty
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
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National Panda Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
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Apple Tree Day
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A grand event
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