Our country’s national parks are an important part of our rich history and complex roots. Our National Parks are home to some of the worlds most unique creatures and significant artifacts. When you think about a national park you don’t think about the advantages that come from our backyard. Our nation doesn’t understand touching our national parks can damage the future of our country. If the leading generation doesn’t preserve the prinicable values and places of America then why should the next leading generation? Because of the Historical significance and the need for understanding in our next generations, our country needs to understand the importance of the investment in our nation's national parks. Our country is one of the most beautiful countries in our world. From our countryside to our largest cities, America is a place of experience and inspiration. In the U.S alone there are over a 100 national monuments, all set aside by the government for one reason or another. For example the Bears Ear National Monument, this monument was established in December of 2016. From it’s riveting colors to it’s multiplexual landscape. This monument has recently gained national attention because of America’s fortyfifth president, Donald Trump. Who decided that the Bears …show more content…
If the government decided to shrink this monument the state would be able to put more businesses on it and make more money, increasing the stability of the state’s economy. The monument itself take up more than 1.3 million acres (Steinmetz 2). According to anyone thats a crazy amount of untouched land. Now to some that may be looked at as an opportunity but for others it should be left unbothered. Our country is constantly urbanization and creating new innovations. But it all comes down to the question of history or
My 1st contention is national parks can actually negatively affect the environment, they draw thousands or even hundreds of thousands of visitors who all impact the environment, whether through pollution from cars or the impact of camping. The roads that are built for cars in the parks have a severe impact on the environment and the animals that are l m, iving there. according to ournationalparks.us “High levels of park attendance affiliated with vehicular traffic have caused the Yosemite National Park administration to wonder how it can still allow visitors to enjoy the exuberance of the park, but, at the same time, preserve the habitat of the more popular
When Americans think of nature images of the wild west, wide open plains, and majestic landscapes spring forth. Nature is part of the American heritage; a site of beauty set aside for preservation outside the industrial cities that encompasses daily life. Because of this segregation between nature and man, it is easy to forget that everything on the planet is nature, not simply the parks set aside for preservation and egos. Throughout American history, dating as far back as the indigenous people, this connection between man and the natural world has been prevalent. By examining the the conservationist movement of the twentieth century and the impact Americans have had on the environment, there is a chance to close the chasm that now exists
The National Park Service (NPS) plays a gargantuan role in the preservation of many national parks, monuments, and historical sites. But most recently the government proposed significant budget cuts to the NPS, which will reduce financial support for preserving national parks, monuments, historical sites, and the programs that teach kids about nature and history. Keeping these national parks and monuments busy and wellfunded is imperative because without those Americans will be losing an important historical insight of the initiation that the country was built on. Although, some may debate that the government should not fund the NPS because it takes control away from the locals, it is important that NPS is funded because it will ensure the
All around the world we have National Parks that are protected areas by the government. John Muir was enraptured by it and Ansell Adame immortalized it, while Teddy Roosevelt created the National Park Service to protect these National Parks. These nationals parks are very important to keep for the environment, we all need to work together to keep these parks as nature as possible.
Growing up in a family who enjoys the outdoors, national parks and forests have been a staple for travel and outdoor leisure. This can hold true for anyone seeking to enjoy outdoor fun. The National Parks Service provides services that are dedicated to preserving and maintaining forests, public land, and natural beauties. Conservation of forests began in 1876, yet a department was never officially founded until 1905. The National Parks Service was then created in 1916.
National parks are part of the foundation and history of the beginning of America. The NPS is an organization that fights for the national parks and is trying to preserve them. Although the national parks may seem like land with no meaning taking up space that could be used for more construction and modernization, they deserve to be a priority because of the history they hold from the beginning of our great nation and because of the recreational value they provide to the public.
Starting in the 1800s, many Americans wanted to preserve the beauty of scenic natural wonders. They went to the government and asked them to create something called “national parks.” Responding to these calls, Congress and President Abraham Lincoln put California in charge of taking care of Yosemite during the civil war. The world’s first official national park was Yellowstone when it was created in 1872. Many more parks soon followed. National parks were created “For the benefit and enjoyment of the people” (Theodore Roosevelt). This is true because they have been protected and untouched by humans for anybody to see. There are rules about the use, creation, and conservation of national parks because they should be continued for future
Many do not realize how beneficial state parks and forests are for people and a state’s economy. Hundreds of people are employed by the state park system to maintain all of the parks and forests throughout the state. Parks and forests provide hundreds of people with the availability to exercise outdoors and stay active with their lives. They also provide wildlife habitats for many different species of animals and allow them to coexist with people in our world.
National parks are a government institution meant to preserve the natural wonders of America’s landscapes. Established as the first national park in the U.S. by Congress in 1872, Yellowstone National Park was intended as “a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” The Secretary of the Interior, along with other governmental departments like the War Department and the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture later worked to authorize additional national parks and monuments throughout much of the West. President Woodrow Wilson created the National Park Service in 1916, which was responsible for protecting and managing the national parks already created, as well as those yet to be established. Once
Author of “Before They’re Gone”, Michael Lanza is a freelance writer and wildlife photographer. He is an avid cyclist, backpacker and climber. He is an award winning author and public speaker. “The Big Outside” is Lanza’s online blog, where he talks about adventures with his family. He also an editor of “Backpacker Magazine”. He is very aware of climate change and its effects on our environment. He has seen these affects first hand as well, he has traveled to New Zealand. Norway, Spain, Himalaya, Iceland and Patagonia. United States National Parks are one of his favorite subjects to explore and enjoy with his family.
The President, during a ceremony at the White House Oval Office said that the country's national parks and national monuments reminds us of the richness of the country’s history. It is something that is passed on from generation to generation. It also helps us preserve the beauty of this great nation.
treatment of natural resources the evolution of the National Parks. He examines what the parks
The Theodore Roosevelt National Park wasn’t a park in 1901 when Theodore Roosevelt was president. He had been living in this area and he had a love and respect for nature. While he was a President, he protected 230,000,000 acres of land. He did this by creating the first 55 federal wildlife refuges, 150 national forests, 5 national parks, and creating the first 18 national monument sites. Remembering his time spent in this area, he wanted to protect lands. As President, one of his greatest achievements was protecting America’s natural
National parks are more than zoos, because they are not only built and conserved for natural discovery but also for protection
Our nations incredible 401 National Parks are some of the most iconic places on the face of the earth. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Smoky Mountains our nation's national parks are something we should be proud to have. Lately our National Parks have been under threat from both Environmental and Political issues both putting our National Parks at risk. We need preserve the National Parks for generations to come. The National Parks show the most amazing parts of this great nation, they are the source of billions of dollars in revenue, and they are the home to countless forms of wildlife.