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Lacey Point Petrified Forest National Park
Lacey Point is named for Iowa Congressman John Fletcher Lacey who was an advocate for protection of public lands. The Antiquities Act of 1906 which protected “objects of historic or scientific interest” on Federal Land is often referred to … Continue reading
Whipple Point Petrified Forest National Park
Whipple Point was named for U.S. Army Lt. Amiel Whipple. In 1853 Lt. Whipple was surveying for a railroad route along the 35th parallel (1 mile South of here) for military and pioneer use. He passed down the broad, … Continue reading