Briefings containing "National Council of La Raza"
Manti La Sal National Forest—Utah
Manti La Sal National Forest is just 20 minutes away from Moab and offers great biking trails in a cooler environment. The La Sal Mountains reach as high as 13,000 feet, and are the second largest mountain range in Utah.
http://www.galttech.com/research/travel/moab-utah.php
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site—Washington
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (D.C.) was the original home of the National Council of Negro Women. Mary McLeod Bethune was the founder of NCNW, a national political leader, renowned educator, and one of America's most influential black women.
http://www.wnbc.com/travelgetaways/15494990/detail.html
Raul Yzaguirre—National Council of La Raza
Raul Yzaguirre is one of the most widely recognized figures in the civil rights community. He has been described as one of this countrys most eloquent and influential leaders on matters of concern to Hispanic Americans. Raul Yzaguirre, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza A lifelong community activist, Mr. Yzaguirre has spent the last two decades as president of the National Council of La Raza, spearheading its emergence as the nations leading Hispanic advocacy organization and the largest constituency-based national Latino organization. ... Because of his extraordinary efforts, Hispanics in America have more political clout and more opportunities than at any time in our history. He is not only a major force behind the progress thus far, but the leadership he has nurtured will continue the work that remains.
http://www.independentsector.org/media/yzaguirre.html
National Building Museum—United States National Museum
National Building Museum Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers. The National Building Museum welcomes visitors from around the world to its exhibitions which offer insight into the history and future of the world we create for ourselves. Exhibition subjects range from the poetic use of concrete to visions for affordable housing, as well as exploring possibilities of rebuilding New Orleans, and contemporary ideas for building sustainable residences.
http://www.adaptivepath.com/events/2007/aug/abstracts/museum.php
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park—United States National Historical Park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is relatively new as national parks go. It was created in 1994 to pay tribute to a style of music that is uniquely American ... jazz.
http://com.miami.edu/Parks/jazz.htm
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument—United States National Monument
To protect these fragile resources, four parks, Buck Island Reef National Monument, Dry Tortugas National Park, Virgin Islands National Park, and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument, have established fully protected zones for certain areas in which all forms of resource extraction are prohibited.
http://www.coralreef.gov/taskforce/agencies/nps.html
National Natural Landmark—United States National Natural Landmark
National Natural Landmark is at coordinates 43°02′56″N 75°58′23″W / 43.049, -75.973 (Round Lake National Natural Landmark)Coordinates: 43°02′56″N 75°58′23″W / 43.049, -75.973 (Round Lake National Natural Landmark) Retrieved from "
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round_Lake_National_Natural_Landmark
Fossil Butte National Monument—United States National Monument
Fossil Butte National Monument - Informative site on this Wyoming locality provided by the US National Park Service.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/tertiary/eoc/eocloc.html
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument—United States National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is on the Snake River, the carving action of which has exposed extraordinary fossil beds. National Forests The ten national forests in Idaho cover 8.3 million hectares (20.4 million acres), or about two-fifths of the state.
http://www.bnbscape.com/idaho/idaho.htm
Jewel Cave National Monument—United States National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument Pipestone National Monument ... To learn more about national monuments, memorials, and historic sites, and other travel destinations in North America, visit: National Monuments: Learn more about America's national monuments. National Memorials: Discover national memorials in the U.S. National Historic Sites: Read about American national historic sites.
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/wupatki-national-monument.htm
