Shenandoah National Park

in the National Park System can sometimes be difficult to categorize due to their diversity, each site is given a designation that attempts to best capture the nature and uses of site. As determined by Congress in 1970, all units within the system have equal legal standing. This means that all sites within the National Park System have equal protection under the law. The National Park System falls under the purview of the Department of the Interior. Designations within the National Park System include:

What are National Parks and why are they Important? Why should we protect them? Introduction: “Canada’s national, provincial and territorial parks are protected wilderness areas set aside by and for the people of Canada, forever. Parks are places we dream about – where we get inspired by nature’s beauty, spend time with family and friends, learn about nature, and enjoy healthy outdoor activities” (CPAWS, par. 1). Not only are these areas beneficial to us but they are home to many different species

One summer my parents informed my brother Ben and I we were going on a trip to Yellowstone National Park. I had never been so excited for anything in my life. I had a passion and love for nature, and being that Yellowstone had some of the most beautiful and interesting geological features on Earth, I knew I would have a blast. They said we would be going in a few weeks, and I literally couldn’t wait. I kept asking questions upon questions, and finally, my dad just got annoyed. “Go research it, Juliette

scenic and beautiful vacation. The Pyrenees can be filled with amusement, as long as you're open minded. Two of the main attractions, that many come to see include National Parks, and the Tour de France. Pyrenees National Park, is something that I trust everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime. The Pyrenees national Park is one of the last remaining natural wild landscapes in Europe. The reason behind why it is one of the last is because it shows significance of the landscape. The

Protecting National Treasures in the United States allow us to view our past, present, and future. We have the moral responsibility to keep our historical sites from deterioration. Viewing these treasures allow us to view the past and help mold the future for the generations to come. It’s a hard place to be when you want to protect these national treasures, but at the same time you want the world to progress in education, research, and into a more advanced society. This goal can lead us down a path

rocks as the geysers spouted hot water. It was an animal’s paradise.I tried to imagine the whole world being this peaceful and spectacular. The misty morning air tickled my face as I started to strut down the path again. I was in Yellowstone National Park and that morning my family had woken up very early. I kept my eyes wide open just in case I could spot some wildlife out of the corner of my eye. Everything was gorgeous, but now that our trip was coming to an end, I had seen almost everything

His diaries start in New jersey, riding cross country to Virgilia, CA where he reports for duty to Company F55. Unbeknownst to Murdock he has played a vital role in the preservation of history, conservation of land and the organization of the state park systems for Arkansas and across America, as well as multiple offshoots to the original project for conservation of land. Preservation of History is a way to learn from previous cultural

Describe the most interesting information you have learned about historic preservation in the first two units of the course. Why did that topic stand out over the others? There have been several things that I have found to be quite interesting in the first two units of this class. The topic of historic preservation and its history are very interesting, and I enjoy learning about every aspect of the profession. However, the topic which I find to be the most interesting is the schools of thought surrounding

National parks: protected areas of land throughout the world to express natural beauty. Every year, people visit the many national parks we have here to offer in the United States. Some of which being Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Aradia, Arches, Zion, Joshua Tree, and Sequoia. Two of the most famous national parks here in the United States are the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. The beauty of these parks attract many tourists year-round and there is always something new happening

conserved/preserved. Consequently, the conservation and preservation movements created greater hardship for those who relied on nature's resources to survive, including, but not limited to the working class of Ely, Minnesota and the Indians in Yosemite National Park. Ely, Minnesota is a prime example of how the conservation and preservation movement created a greater divide between the upper and lower classes. The elites of Ely greatly benefited from the