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At 99, National Park Service Still Facing Challenges

Ninety-nine years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation creating the National Park Service. Today, the service celebrates its birthday with a list of “ 99 Ways to Find Your Park” and by offering free admission to its 408 national parks.

We revisit Jeremy Hobson’s April conversation with U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell about how the park service can continue to bring in visitors and embrace 21st century technology.

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