This the thirty-seventh diary in my Expanding the National Parks series. Prior diaries are listed and linked at the bottom of the diary. Last time I was in Oklahoma, this time I’m in Oregon. More than half the state (53.1%) is owned federally, 4th in the country. Only Nevada, Alaska and Utah have a greater percentage of territory owned by the feds. Currently, Oregon has 1 national park, 4 national monuments, 1 national preserve, 11 national forests, 23 wildlife refuges, and 13 historic sites and other NPS units. I will propose doubling the number of monuments in the state, from 4 to 8.
Oregon
Total Area 98 379 sq miles
Land Area 95 988 sq miles
Water Area 2 391 sq miles
Coastline 296 miles
Additional monuments- 4
ADDITIONAL MONUMENTS -4
* Oregon Dunes Estimated area 50000 acres
Would expand and upgrade the existing Recreational area to monument status. Efforts were made in the early 1960s to create a national park in the area, but it was rejected in large part due to opposition by Oregon Senator Wayne Morse. Eventually 32000 acres were set aside as a recreational area in 1972. among the areas to be added in the expansion is Honeyman state park, a 522 acre area created in 1936 by the CCC as Camp Woahink, and contains a large number of CCC-era structures. the Dunes were the inspiration for Frank Herbert to write his Dune series of books.
* Mount Hood Estimated Area 1.07 million acres
Would convert the existing National Forest surrounding Mount Hood to monument status in order to protect the volcano and its surroundings. Mount Hood was picked as Oregon’s contribution to the National Park Quarters collection, it was the 5th and last quarter in 2010. Hood has long deserved park status, monument status would be a stepping stone to that status, as has happened many times with other parks like Pinnacles and Death Valley.
* Steens Mountain Estimated Area 430000 acres
Would upgrade the existing management area to monument status. Clinton was strongly considering giving the area monument status late in his tenure, but Congress passed a bill giving it lesser status to block Clinton from doing so. The area deserves monument status, so I’m giving it to it.
Owyhee Canyonlands Estimated Area 2.6 million acres
Would conserve the largest unprotected canyonlands in the lower 48 as a monument , and create the largest monument ever protected south of Alaska. Efforts to protect the area have been going on for years, and after the Bundy nonsense in nearby Malheur WR, the time is perfect to set it aside for posterity
EXISTING AREAS
NATIONAL PARKS-1
* Crater Lake Established 1902 Covers 183 224 acres
One of the oldest national parks in the country (5th oldest, behind Yellowstone Sequoia, Yosemite and Mount Rainer, to be precise), Crater Lake protects the deepest lake in the country( at 1943 feet, its the 9th deepest in the world). the Lake was created out the eruption and collapse of Mount Mazama nearly 8000 years ago. Efforts to protect the Lake started in 1885 when William Gladstone Steel began pressing Congress to create a national park, at the time only two such parks- Yellowstone and Mackinac Island- existed. after 17 years Steels efforts finally paid off when Theodore Roosevelt signed a bill on May 22, 1902 setting the area aside as a national park. Crater Lake thus is one of the few national parks to have never been a national monument. Over 500000 people visited the park in 2014.
NATIONAL MONUMENTS-4
* Cascade-Siskiyou Established 2000 Covers 86 774 acres
The newest and largest of Oregon’s 4 monuments(created by Clinton in June 2000), Cascade-Siskiyou lies at the intersection of the Cascade Range and Siskiyou Mountains in the southwestern part of the state. About 24000 acres of the monument are wilderness(Soda Mountain wilderness) added in the 2009 Omnibus bill. the monument was the first created specifically for conservation of biodiversity.
* John Day Fossil Beds Established 1975 Covers 13944 acres
Divided into 3 units- Clarno, Painted Hills and Sheep Rock, this monument is the second-oldest monument in Oregon, and the second-smallest, only Oregon Caves is smaller. Named after the river basin the monument lies in, John Day contains fossils dating back as far as 45 million years ago(the Eocene period). Over 180000 people visited in 2014.
* Newberry National Volcano Established 1990 Covers 55 500 acres
Established by Congress in 1990, this monument protects the Newberry Volcano and its surroundings. Named for John Strong Newberry who explored the region for the Pacific Railroad in 1855, the Volcano is currently dormant, having last erupted between 590 and 790 AD. the monument lies within the Deschutes National Forest and is managed by the Forest Service.
* Oregon Caves Established 1909 Covers 488 acres
The oldest monument in Oregon, Oregon Caves was set aside by President Taft in July 1909( It was Taft’s second monument, after Navajo in Arizona in March of 1909). The cave itself was discovered in 1874. Efforts to develop the caves as a public attraction , led to a great deal of damage to the cave and its formations. the caves were included in the Siskiyou National Forest in 1903 and were given monument status 6 years later. the Forest Service managed the monument from 1909-33 when the Park Service took over management of the monument. During the Depression, The Civilian Conservation Corp put in trails infrastructure and other buildings, many of which were later included in a historic district Congress created in 1992 to protect those buildings. in 2014 the monument was expanded by 4000 acres (the expansion was designated as a preserve) and the River Styx , which runs through the cave, was added to the Wild and Scenic Rivers list. It is the only underground river to be given that designation. Nearly 70000 people visited the monument in 2014.
NATIONAL PRESERVES-1
* Oregon Caves Established 2014 Covers 4070 acres
Created by Congress in 2014, the preserve covers 4000 acres bordering the Orgen Caves NM and is managed with the monument as a single unit. Efforts to expanded the monument started in 1939, and the management plan released by the monument in the 2000s called for an additional 3000 acres, ultimately, over 4000 acres we added, and transferred to the Park Service from the Forest Service.
NATIONAL FORESTS-11
* Deschutes Established 1908 Covers 1,596,900 acres
Created in 1908, Deschutes covers over 1.8M acres, and contains a national monument (Newberry) and part of 5 wilderness area(4 are shared with Williamette NF, one with Mount Hood NF, and one with Fremont-Winema and Umpqua NFs). Nearly 350000 acres of old growth lie in the forest, and more than 250 caves have been counted in the region. Over 3.1 million people visited the national Forest in 2006.
* Fremont-Winema Established 1906 Covers 2,252,587 acres
Merged into a single unit in 2002, Fremont is the older of the 2 forests having been created in 1906 in honor of “Pathfinder’ John C Fremont who was the Republican candidate for president in 1856 against James Buchanan. Winema was created in 1961 and is slightly smaller than Fremont (Fremont covers 1.2M acres, Winema covers 1.05M). Much of Winema(635000 acres) was created out of the old Klamath Indian Reservation, and the Klamaths retain rights to hunt fish trap and gather tradition supplies in that area.1.26M acres of the combined forests are old growth, and there are 4 wilderness areas that lie completely or partly in the forest. almost 930000 pwople visited in 2006.
* Malheur Established 1908 Covers 1.465, 287 acres
Established in June 1908 by President Roosevelt, Malheur gets its name from the river that runs through it. Malheur is ‘misfortune’ in French. the Forests contains 2 wilderness areas- Strawberry Mountain covering nearly 70000 acres and Monument Rock which covers almost 20000 acres. The forest contains the largest living organism on the planet, a fungus that covers over 2200 acres. nearly 250000 people visited the forest in 2006.
* Mount Hood Established 1908 Covers 1,071,466 acres
Surrounding the Volcano of the same name, Mount Hood is split into 4 districts-Barlow, Clackamas River,Hood River, and Zigzag- covering over 1 million acres. It was first set aside as Bull Run Reserve in 1892 then had its name changed to Oregon National Forest in 1908. It was renamed Mount Hood in 1924. The forest contains 8 wilderness areas covering over 300000 acres. Over 4 million people visit the forest each year.
* Ochoco Established 1911 Covers 851033 acres
The second-smallest national forest in the state- and one of 3 covering less than 1M acres- Ochoco is split into two sections- Paulina and Lookout Mountain, and also manages Crooked River National Grassland. three wilderness areas -Black Canyon, Bridge Creek and Mill Creek- covering 31000 acres lie in the forest. Nearly 600000 people visited in 2006.
* Rogue-Siskiyou Established 1906 Covers 1,723,179 (in CA and OR)
Combined in 2004, Siskiyou is the larger of the two forests at just under 1.1 million acres. Rogue River was first established in 1893 as the Ashland Forest Reservation which became a forest in 1907 and was merged into Crater NF in 1908 and renamed Rogue River in 1932 Nearly 350000 acres of old growth lie in the forest, and over 500000 acres are wilderness, in 8 distinct wilderness areas. Over 900000 people visited in 2006.
* Siuslaw Established 1908 Covers 634207 acres
The smallest national sorest in Oregon, Siuslaw consists of 2 coastal districts-Central Coast, the larger at 479000 acres, and Hebo at 151000 acres. it contains 3 wilderness areas, 34000 acres of old growth forests, and the Oregon Dunes NRA. Nearly 1.9M people visited in 2006.
* Umatilla Established 1908 Covers 1,407,087 acres(in OR and WA)
Taking its name from the Umatilla word for’water rippling over sand’, the forest stretches over the Oregon border into Washington, Over 300000 acres, more than a fifth of the forest is wilderness, consisting of 3 wilderness areas. Over 190000 acres is old-growth forest. Lewis and Clark passed through the area in 1805 and gold was discovered in the early 1850s. the current national forest was created in 1908 from a merger of Hepper and Blue Mountains NFs. over 700000 people visited in 2006.
*Umpqua Established 1907 Covers 983129 acres
Named after the Umpqua tribe ,Umpqua means either ’thundering waters’ or ‘ across the waters’. the forest is split into 4 districts- Cottage Grove, Diamond Lake, North Umpqua, and Tiller. During the depression, the CCC worked in the forest, building roads, facilities and bridges. over 500000 acres is old groeth forest and there are 3 wilderness areas, covering 57000 acres. Nearly 800000 people visited in 2006.
* Wallowa-Whitman Established 1905 Covers 2,392,508 acres (in ID and OR)
the largest Forest in the state, Wallowa-Whitman extends slightly into Idaho. the forests were merged in 1954 Whitman covers 1.266M acres or about 56% of the forest, Wallowa was created in 1905 as a forest reserve than was merged with Chesnimnus Reserve to create Imnaha NF , which was renamed in 1908 to Wallowa, Over 600000 acres is wilderness and 173000 acres is old growth. Hells Canyon NRA lies within the forest. over 500000 people visited in 2006.
* Willamette Established 1933 Covers 1,678,031 acres
Named after the Willamatte River, which has its headwaters in the forest, the forest was first set aside in 1893 as part of the Cascade Forest Reserve and the current forest was created in 1933. During the Depression the CCC worked in the forest, putting in infrastructure. 380000 acres of the forest are wilderness, and 594000 acres are old growth.
WILDLIFE REFUGES-23
* Ankeny Established 1965 Covers 2796 acres
Part of the Willamette Valley Wildlife Refuge Complex, the refuge is a mix of cropland, wetlands and forests. wildlife there includes Dusky Canada Geese, who nest in Alaska and winter in Oregon. the refuge is closed to the public while the geese are present.
* Bandon Marsh Established 1983 Covers 864 acres
Part of the Oregon Coast WR Complex, the refuge is broken into two sections- Bandon Marsh and Ni-les’tun. the refuge conserves the largest tidal salt marsh in the Coquille River estuary and is home to the brown pelican, among other wildlife.
* Baskett Slough Established 1965 Covers 2492 acres
Part of the Willamette Valley WR Complex, the refuge consists of cropland, forest grasslands and wetlands. the grasslands are home to the endemic Fenders Blue butterfly which is endangered. the refuge is open to the public from May 1to September 30.
* Bear Valley Established 1978 Covers 4200 acres
Located near the Oregon-California border, and part of the Klamath Basin WR Complex, Bear Valley was set aside in 1978 to conserve nesting areas for bald eagles.
* Cape Meares Established 1938 Covers 139 acres
named after the cape on which it sits, the refuge protects old growth forest and habitat for birds such as the peregrine falcon. the refuge is the second smallest in the state and is the only point in the US where you can see three refuges at once, as Oregon Islands and Three Arch Rocks WRs are visible from the refuge.
* Cold Springs Established 1909 Covers 3117 acres
One of the five oldest refuges in the state (only Three Arch Rocks -1907,Malhuer-1908, and Lower Klamath -1908 are older, Deer Flats was also set aside in 1909), Cold springs was set aside as habitat for native birds. the refuge contains wetlands, sagebrush and steppe grass. the refuge was created alongside the Cold Springs Dam, which was finished in 1908.
* Deer Flat Established 1909 Covers 10548 acres (in ID and OR)
One of the last refuges created by President Roosevelt (created on February 25th 1909, 6 days before leaving office), the refuge saw work by both the CCC and Works Progress administration during the Depression, in restoring the dam and putting infrastructure. Most of the refuge lies in Idaho, with some of the Snake River Islands lying in Oregon.
* Hart Mountain Established 1936 Covers 270608 acres
By far the largest refuge in the state, Hart Mountain was set aside to conserve habitat for pronghorn and bighorn sheep. located around Hart Mountain, the refuge covers over 400 sq miles, and has habitat ranging from high desert to playa lakes.
* Julian Butler Hansen Established 1972 Covers 5600 acres (in OR and WA)
Located along the Columbia River on both sides of the Oregon-Washington border, the refuge was set aside to protect the endangered Colombian White-tailed Deer. the refuge was named for former Washington Representative Julia Butler Hansen, who served from 1960-74.
* Klamath Marsh Established 1958 Covers 40885 acres
Originally set aside as Klamath Forest WR in 1958 but was renamed as the refuge grew to include nearly all of the Klamath marsh. habitat includes forests marsh and meadowlands.
* Lewis and Clark Established 1972 Covers 12167 acres
Named for the famed explorers, this refuge protects a region near the mouth of the Columbia River and provides nesting habitat for tundra swans, geese and ducks. the estuary in the region provides spawning areas for fish like smelt and perch.
*Lower Klamath Established 1908 covers 50913 acres (in CA and OR)
lying mostly in California (only about 6600 acres are in Oregon), the refuge was the first set aside for waterfowl. The refuge contains marshlands, cropland and forests.
* Malheur Established 1908 Covers 187000 acres
The Site of the recent standoff with the Bundy kooks, Malheur is the second largest refuge in the state. created by President Roosevelt in August 1908, the refuge was originally called Malheur Lake refuge and covered about 82000 acres. Expansion occurred in the 30s as part of the Blitzen Valley Project, although those additions were not uncontroversial. two challenges to the refuge went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the refuge was valid. the standoff damaged the refuge and it likely will not be reopened to the public for several weeks or months. on the plus side however, Malheur has come to stand for the public commons, of which refuges, parks and monuments are a part. Don;t be surprised if Malheur breaks attendance records next year.
* McKay Creek Established 1991 Covers 1837 acres
Named for Dr William C McKay, an early settler in the area, the refuge contains wetlands and cottonwoods, and is home to several rare and endangered species. Around 50000 people visit the refuge each year.
*Nestucca Bay Established 1991 Covers 888 acres
The third-smallest refuge in area, the refuge contains 7 different kinds of habitat including tidal marsh, forested lagg and freshwater bogs. the refuge is closed to the public except for short periods in February and October.
*Oregon Islands Established 1935 Covers 1083 acres
Consisting of nearly 2000 islands, reefs and rocks off the coast, the refuge was set aside to provide habitat for wildlife(over 1milion seabords nest here each year). most of the refuge was designated wilderness, and but a small area of the refuge is closed to the public.
* Siletz Bay Established 1991 Covers 1936 acres
Located in tracts on both the north and south banks of the Slietz River as it enters the bay, the refuge was created to restore the salt marsh to its previous state. The refuge is currently closed to the public.
* Three Arch Rocks Established 1907 Covers 15 acres
The oldest and smallest refuge in the state, the refuge provides habitat for the Steller Sea lion as well as tufted puffins and common murres, in fact more puffins and murres gather at the refuge than anywhere else south of Alaska. the refuge was declared as wilderness by Congress in 1970. to protect the sealife the refuge is closed to the public.
* Tualatin River Established 1992 Covers 1856 acres
one of only 10 urban wildlife refuges in the System, the refuge lies in the city of Sherwood and preserves areas of forests wetlands and grasslands along the river. the first land for the refuge was donated in 1992, but it took until 2006 for enough land to be donated for the refuge in be open to the public.in 2007 the Wapatko Lake Unit was created covering over 4000 acres. in 2013, Wapatko Lake became a refuge in its own right dropped the acreage of Tualatin River to around 2000 acres. Currently the refuge is made of 5 units, and land acquisition is ongoing.
* Umatilla Established 1969 Covers 23783 acres (in OR and WA)
Lying mostly in Washington (about 9000 acres is in Oregon), the refuge was created to mitigate loss of habitat from the construction of of the John Day Dam on the Columbia River. the refuge is art of the Pacfic Flyway and split 6 units- 3 in WA two in OR and one smack in the river itself.
* Upper Klamath Established 1928 Covers 14400 acres
Bordering the lake of the same name, the refuge consists mostly of the freshwater marsh that surrounds the lake. the lake is eutropic, meaning the quality of its water is poor and not suitable for drinking.
*Wapato Lake Established 2013 Covers 4310 acres
The newest refuge in the state, Wapato Lake was first set aside as part of Tulatin River WR in 2007 (its now part of the Tualatin River WR Complex), before getting refuge status itself in 2013. efforts to restore the lake to its previous state are ongoing, as is land acquisition.
* William L Finley Established 1964 Covers 5706 acres
Named for an early conservationist who pushed for the protection of Tule Lake and Lower Klamath Lake as refuges, the refuge preserves the largest remaining area of Willamette Valley wet prairie, and provide habitat for dusky Canada geese and Roosevelt elk, among other wildlife.
HISTORIC SITES AND OTHER NPS UNITS-13
*Cape Perpetua SA Established 1960 Covers 2700 acres
named by Captain Cook in 1770, the area became part of Siuslaw NF in 1908. in 1933 the CCC built the Cape Perpetua campground, trail and an observation point, which is today part of historic district. the area was set aside as a scenic area to highlight the scenic beauty of the Oregon Coast.
* Columbia River Gorge NSA Established 1986 Covers 292615 acres(In OR and WA)
Covering both sides of the gorge, the Scenic area protects most of the gorge while allowing for recreational uses, like logging. the gorge is managed by a partnership between the Forest Service and the Interstate Columbia River Gorge Commission. Columbia river is by far the largest of the nations 10 national scenic areas.
* Crooked River NG Established 1960 Covers 173629 acres
The states only grassland, Crooked River covers part of the north-central part of the state it includes 2 Wild and Scenic Rivers, Crooked River and the Deschutes River. the Grassland is managed as part of Ochoco NF.
* Fort Vancouver NHS Established 1948 Covers 207 acres(in OR and WA)
First set aside as a national monument in 1948, Fort Vancouver was an important fur trading outpost built by the British in 1824 under the command of John McLoughlin. a fire destroyed the original fort in 1866, what stands on site today are faithful recreations. the Fort was re-designated an historic site in 1961 in 2003 the site was expanded to incorporate the former home of John McLoughlin. over 700000 visited in 2011.
*Hells Canyon NRA Established 1975 Covers 652488 acres (in ID and OR)
Protecting the deepest canyon the US, the recreation area covers both sides of Hells Canyon. almost a third of the RA is wilderness- centered around the Canyon at its deepest point (nearly 8000 feet)., the area stretches between Hells Canyon Dam and the Oregon-Washington border.
* Lewis and Clark NHP Established 1958 Covers 3303 acres
first protected as Fort Clatsop National Memorial in 1958, and re-designated in 2004. the parks commemorates the Lewis and Clark expedition, which reached the Pacific in 1805. nearly 200000 people visited the park in 2011.
* Lost Forest RNA Established 1972 Covers 8960 acres
Set aside to preserve the forests and dunes of the region, the forest is separated from the nearest forest by 40 miles of desert, the forest is treated like wilderness, although not officially designated as such.
* Mount Hood NRA Established 2009 Covers 34550 acres
located near Mount Hood, and split into 3 sections (Mount Hood,Fifteenmile and Shellrock) the NRA was created out of the 2009 Omnibus Act and is managed by the Forest Service.
* Nez Perce NHP Established 1965 Covers 4561 acres (In ID, MT, OR and WA)
Spread out over 4 states, the park protects sites associated with the Nez Perce and the Nez Perce War of 1877. of the 38 sites, 26 are on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho, the Oregon sites include the gravesite of Chief Joseph and Joseph Canyon. Almost 290000 visited in 2011.
* Oregon Dunes NRA Established 1972 Covers 31566 acres
Part of Siuslaw NF, the NRA protects the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in the country. the dunes are managed by the Forest Service. 1.5 million people visit the dunes every year.
* South Slough ERR Established 1974 Covers 4770 acres
Located on the Coos Bay Estauray, the ERR was the first created in response the 1972 Coastal Management Act which created the ERR system. the ERR is managed in a partnership between Oregon and NOAA
* Steen Mountain MPA Established 2000 Covers 425000 acres
SEt Aside by Congress in 2000, the MPA protects Steen Mountain and its surroundings. 170000 acres is wilderness. the mountain rises to 9733 feet and contains the highest road in the state. the MPA is maaged by the BLM.
* Yaquina Head Established 1980 Covers 100 acres
Managed by the BLM, Congress designated the area an Outstanding Natural area in 1980. the area contains Yaqiona Head Light, the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.
This concludes my Exploration Of Oregon. Next time I’ll be in Pennsylvania, following in the paths of the founders at Independence Hall. As always comments and feedback is welcome. See You in the Comments!
Prior Diaries
1.Alabama http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/02/1243412/--Expanding-National-Park-System-1-Alabama
2 Alaska http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/09/1245427/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-2-Alaska
3 Arizona http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/23/1247503/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-3-Arizona
4 Arkansas http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/30/1251319/-Expandng-the-National-Park-System-4-Arkansas 5 California http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/13/1253027/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-5-California 6 Colorado http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/20/1255469/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-6-Colorado 7 Connecticut http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/04/1259648/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-7-Connecticut
8 Delaware http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/11/1261227/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-8-Delaware 9 Florida http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/12/24/1263220/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-9-Florida
10 Georgia http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/14/1267376/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-10-Georgia 11 Hawaii http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/02/07/1272832/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-11-Hawaii 12 Idaho http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/09/1280257/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-12-Idaho
13 Illinois http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/13/1280256/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-13-Illinois 14 Indiana http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/19/1285004/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-14-Indiana 15 Iowa http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/27/1286741/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-15-Iowa
16 Kansas http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/03/31/1288153/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-16-Kansas 17 Kentucky http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/04/11/1289523/--Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-17-Kentucky
18 Louisiana http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/04/23/1293116/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-18-Louisiana
19 Maine http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/05/21/1294652/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-19-Maine
20 Maryland http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/08/20/1302283/-Expanding-the-National-Park-System-20-Maryland
21 Massachusetts http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/15/1323356/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-21-Massachusetts
22 Michigan http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/10/16/1330047/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-22-Michigan
23 Minnesota http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/16/1344656/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-23-Minnesota
24 Mississippi http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/26/1352277/--Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-24-Mississippi
25 Missouri http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/31/1354279/--Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-25-Missouri
26 Montana http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/25/1357306/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-26-Montana
27 Nebraska http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/02/28/1366819/-Expanding-The-National-Parks-27-Nebraska
28 Nevada http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/03/1367699/-Expanding-the-Narional-Parks-System-28-Nevada 29 New Hampshire http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/04/1368340/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-29-New-Hampshire
30 New Jersey http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/18/1368859/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-30-New-Jersey
31 New Mexico http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/07/17/1390348/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-31-New-Mexico
32 New York http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/08/1404728/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-32-New-York
33 North Carolina http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/08/20/1410688/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-33-North-Carolina
34 North Dakota http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/10/21/1436539/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-34-North-Dakota
35 Ohio http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/11/9/1447813/--Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-35-Ohio
36 Oklahoma http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/11/19/1451344/-Expanding-the-National-Parks-System-36-Oklahoma