The National Park Foundation Honors Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Through the Lens of National Parks
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WASHINGTON, May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have shaped the history of the United States and the world at large for thousands of years, with rich heritage and cultural traditions. National parks across the country highlight the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, and visitors today continue to bring their own experiences and stories to our national parks.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Photo: NPS/Jacob W. Frank
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Apr.30.2021
Richland, Washington, is one of the three cities that comprise the Tri-Cities (with Kennewick and Pasco completing the triangle). It has long been a natural spot for human settlements, with the Wanapum, Walla Walla, and Yakama tribes fishing for salmon here. The town was named after Nelson Rich and incorporated in 1910. In 1943, the population swelled when the Hanford Site was established as part of the Manhattan Project, the secret effort to build an atomic bomb. The area is known for its great outdoor activities due to the average of 300 gorgeous sunny days a year. Get out and hike or enjoy a watersport. Bike along the Columbia River on a scenic loop. You’ll want to get plenty of exercise in so you can enjoy guilt-free dining at the many awesome farm-to-table restaurants and stellar bakeries.
Candy Mountain is Now on the National Park Service App [VIDEO]
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According to the Friends of Badger Mountain Facebook page, a volunteer made it all happen.
Candy Mountain is on the new National Parks Service (NPS) App.
I have been working with the local B-Reactor NPS unit manager to highlight the Hanford history & great views of the Hanford Site from the summit of Candy Mountain.
Check out the self-guided tours in the Manhattan Project National Historical Park section of the new NPS App (just released in April) and look for Hanford: Summit Candy Mountain with 8 fun interpretive stops along the way. There is also lots of information on the Hanford Secret City, Hanford Scientific breakthroughs, and other Hanford Legacies.
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An undated aerial photo posted online by the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management shows the former K-25 Building, once the world’s largest building, in west Oak Ridge. The building has been demolished, but its history is being preserved, including at the new K-25 History Center.
The National Park Service is asking for public comments about the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. The comments are being sought as the Park Service prepares an interpretive plan for park programming, exhibits, and media, a press release said. The goal is to capture many different experiences and perspectives.