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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreA mantle of snow creates a winter wonderland at Sand Point within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Water Quality
 
Ice bergs pile up along the Lake Superior shore.
Photo courtesy of Lars Jensen
Ice along Lake Superior
Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Technical Report NPS/NRWRD/NRTR-2006/361 (large pdf, 130 pages)
A small creek drops over a ledge at Miners Beach.
Water, water everywhere
Is it safe to drink?
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Stars shine through Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah.
Climate Change in National Parks
changing the future
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The North Country National Scenic Trail stretches from North Dakota to New York, a distance of 3,200 miles.  

Did You Know?
The North Country National Scenic Trail connects outstanding scenic, natural, and cultural sites in seven northern states from Crown Point, New York, to Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. The trail was established on March 5, 1980. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to 42 miles of the NCNST.
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Last Updated: April 12, 2007 at 14:28 EST