Category Archives: Nature

“America’s Best Idea”

Posted on May 6, 2019 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. What do these images have in common, other than incredible beauty? You probably guessed that they’re all national parks, specifically: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Denali National Park, and Grand … Continue reading →

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Mt. Rushmore: Monument For The Ages

Posted on November 14, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Jake Knecht, student assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Mount Rushmore, one of America’s most treasured national landmarks, is located at the Harney National Forest in Keystone, South Dakota. Construction began on October 4, 1927 … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Tri-State: Mammoth Cave National Park

Posted on June 8, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Jake Knecht, student assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections, and James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Our final entry in our “Exploring the Tri-State” blog series, we are going to … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Tri-State: Burdette Park

Posted on May 16, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. As we continue to discover various parks and recreation areas, look no further than our backyard in Evansville. Most Evansville and Tri-State residents have heard of … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Tri-State: Clifty Falls State Park

Posted on May 11, 2017 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. As summer appears, there are beautiful parks and recreational areas located throughout Southern Indiana and Kentucky for individuals and families. Over the next couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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