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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International Moon Day
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Balloon Ascension Day
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The Easter Bunny’s story
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Hey, who’s in charge here?
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The Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic
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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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Indian Independence Day
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Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park
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In the valley of the doll
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The fantastic winter fox
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Where is this wintry road?
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St. James Tidal Pool, Cape Town, South Africa
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A bohemian feline
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In search of roadside attractions on ‘America’s Highway’
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What a twist
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Mackerel forming a bait ball to avoid predators
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Annivesary of the Wilderness Act of 1964
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Happy World Laughter Day
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Martin Luther King Day
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The Battle of the Bulge 75 years later
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Its Halfway Day!
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The view will stop you in your tracks
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When Death Valley blew its top
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American bison
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Indigo bunting
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Explorer of the sea
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World Environment Day
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Arbor Day
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Celebrating 200 years of statehood
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Dance of the egret