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Indeed, walking among towering ancient trees, which
measure more than 300 feet tall and 30 feet in diameter, is
awe-inspiring, while a glimpse of the forest floor reveals a lush
green carpet of trillium and horsetail ferns.
If you like to explore without concern for the weather, go
underground at Jewel Give National Monument, near Custer, S.D.
Recognized as the third longest cave in the world, its crystalline
chambers sparkle in tones of bronze, purple, gray and pink.
For an entirely different spelunking expedition, visit Russell
Cave National Monument near Bridgeport, Ala. Formed of lime
stone. the caverns were inhabited by prehistoric people for more
than B,(XX) years. The educational experience includes a walk
through a pristine forest and living history exhibits that recon
struct daily life of the ancient cave dwellers.
Enjoy all the melodies
that nature has pro
vided: strumming song
birds, mountain streams,
majestic waterfalls, com
bined with piano, guitar
and keyboards. Close your
eyes and you’ll soon be in a
park, forest, meadow, on a
mountaintop or the banks
of a gorgeous river. A great
way to spend a relaxing
afternoon!
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Sailors explore the waters of Buck Island Reef,
a national monument in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Whether you like biking, hiking, driving,
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visitors center, there's a national monument beck
oning you to join in the centennial celebration.
M ichael Nolan is a freelance writer in Nashville, Tenn.
Here are a few websites to begin your
quest to a national monument:
www.cr.nps.gov/archeofogy/sites/antiquities
www.blm.govlnlcslmonuments
www.fws.gov
www.fs.fed.us
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