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Solar eclipse 2012: All systems go for witnessing rare 'ring of fire' (+video)

A rare annular eclipse, where a ‘ring of fire’ outlines the moon as it crosses the sun, will greet US viewers Sunday evening. Residents of the US West will have a good shot at seeing the full fire ring.
In Pictures: National parks in winter
Utah uses eminent domain to seize land of ... Uncle Sam

A new eminent domain law in Utah authorizes seizure of some of the federal government's vast land holdings. It's designed to pick a fight with Uncle Sam.
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House passes bill protecting 2 million acres of wilderness

The bill, which is being called the most sweeping land protection law in a quarter century, would set aside more than 2 million acres of desert and forest in nine states.
Why US parks put land purchases on hold

Some 1.8 million acres inside and abutting national parks are at risk of development.
Why I buy things I shouldn't

It started with that wool scarf in Paris and now has escalated to buying a lifetime national parks pass and dining on sea slugs.
Why I buy things I shouldn't

It started with that wool scarf in Paris and now has escalated to buying a lifetime national parks pass and dining on sea slugs.
When pieces of national parks go on sale, U.S. can't pay

Despite a slight uptick in 2008, federal funding for privately owned land purchases has taken a hit in recent years.