Record numbers to visit national parks in 1976 Bicentennial
The National Park Service forecasts a US park attendance of 252.5 million this year, up about 14 million from 1975, with crowded sites including Philadelphia Boston and Washington historic areas and famous parks like Yellowstone Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Plans emphasize revolutionary history through Living History programs and muskets demonstrations, while lesser used parks such as Katmai Organ Pipe Cactus Lava Beds Dinosaur Lincoln Boyhood Sleeping Bear Dunes Big Bend Appomattox Courthouse and more are highlighted as alternatives.
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Camping as a year round American leisure boom
Campers endure gasoline worries by limiting travel and staying put. Private campground chains report 1975 overflow and anticipate 1976 records despite higher fees in some spots. KOA runs nearly 800 parks across North America, with RVs now six million strong and growth in winter camping.
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Backpacking Gear and Attire for Hikes Across Regions
The piece offers practical backpacking advice from socks to boots and layers, stressing sturdy footwear around 50 to 60 dollars, moisture management, and varied clothing for summer and mountain treks. It includes personal anecdotes about dirt and comfort, plus gear like rain suits and ponchos for remote trails.
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Standardized letter envelopes urged by commission
The Postal Rate Commission urged standard sizes for letter envelopes to enable machine sorting and reduce costs. Undersize envelopes would be banned and oversize envelopes would incur a surcharge. If adopted, regulations would take effect two years later after Postal Service board approval, impacting first class air mail and some third class mail.
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