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Many Americans remember a family road trip to visit one of our 63 national parks. Why did Americans start preserving these sites of natural and historic interest? How were these parks selected, and what steps did conservationists, activists, philanthropists, politicians, and others take to protect millions of acres against the booming developments of an expanding nation? An award-winning writer, researcher, and American Studies scholar, Dr. Megan Kate Nelson tackles these questions as she takes you on a marvelous journey through some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Roger North, a distinguished member of the bar and parliament, who was not only a prominent biographer of the North family but also a passionate enthusiast of architecture, music, and fish. In this episode, we explore his love for aquaculture through fifteen captivating sketches of edible fish, complemented by a thought-provoking essay titled A Discourse of Fish and Fish Ponds. Experience the depth of his interests as narrated by Larry Wilson.

Featuring thirty-five puzzling stories, Mysteries of the National Parks takes listeners to every corner of our diverse and beautiful country. You'll explore some of the most beloved national park units, including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Blue Ridge Parkway, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, and many more!

Historic Yellowstone National Park captures the most interesting moments in the park’s history, the slices of life in Montana and Wyoming that provide an idea of what life was like for those who chose to explore this gloriously beautiful corner of the United States. There’s the presence of Native Americans in the early years of the area’s history, the early explorers and expeditions, its debut as the very first national park, the explosive growth of tourism, and the people who made history in this astonishing and mysterious Rocky Mountain landscape.

Discover the captivating stories of the Blackfoot people through the eyes of James Willard Schultz, also known as Apikuni (1859 – 1947). A renowned author, explorer, and guide in Glacier National Park, Schultz dedicated his life to documenting the rich heritage and traditions of the Blackfoot Indians. His vivid narratives and significant contributions to the naming of prominent landmarks in Glacier National Park bring the history and culture of this remarkable tribe to life. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Welcome to National Park Junior Ranger Podcast — the show for nature lovers of all ages! This podcast is for explorers and families who want to go deeper with their visits to national parks bringing stories, history, and nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a park protector, explorer, or nature expert, you’re in the right place. Each episode we explore a different National Park unit, dive into some of what each park unit has to offer & share some fun facts you might not know. Our biggest goals are to help you have fun, learn something new, and get inspired to explore the outdoors.

Unraveling the Gems of Big Bend National Park Nestled along the Texas-Mexico border, Big Bend National Park stands as a sprawling tapestry of natural wonders, where rugged mountains meet the vast expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert. This untamed wilderness, encompassing over 1,200 square miles, beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike to explore its diverse landscapes and immerse themselves in its rich history. Not-to-Miss Areas in Big Bend National ParkChisos Basin: Perched atop the Chisos Mountains, Chisos Basin offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Rio ...

This is not your father's history book! Spanning prehistoric times all the way through the Civil War, How Come They Always had the Battles in the National Parks? presents a humorous look at our country's past, a historically accurate, concise, and easy to follow account of the main events in America's saga up through the Civil War, definitely enough to get you by in case you find yourself surrounded by annoying smart people at a party.

Hosted by two friends who share a passion for public lands and a fascination with what can go wrong there, each week hosts Danielle and Cassie explore the darker side of our National Parks. But it isn’t always chills and thrills. By sharing inspiring tales and their desire for protecting our planet’s wild places, they hope listeners will be inspired to take a walk into the wild and create meaningful adventures of their own.

Join us as we delve into the critical Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War, which unfolded between December 1862 and July 1863. This decisive victory for the Union, led by the strategic brilliance of General Ulysses S. Grant, not only secured control of the Mississippi River but also propelled Grant to command all Union forces at President Lincolns behest. Historian James M. McPherson hailed Vicksburg as “the most brilliant and innovative campaign of the Civil War,” while a U.S. Army field manual declared it “the most brilliant campaign ever fought on American soil.” Discover ...

Nestled among the gently rolling farmlands of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, lies the site of one of Americas most pivotal battles. Over three intense days, from July 1 to 3, 1863, a fierce confrontation unfolded between 75,000 Confederate forces and 88,000 Union troops, resulting in 51,000 casualties. Acts of heroism were abundant on both sides, culminating in the infamous Pickett’s Charge on July 3, a moment that resonates throughout history. This Union victory not only marked the end of the last Confederate incursion into the North but also signaled the gradual decline of Southern military ...

In examining the 424 units of the U.S. national park system, geographers Joe Weber and Selima Sultana focus attention on the historical geography of the system as well as its present distribution, covering the diversity of places under the control of the National Park Service (NPS). This includes the famous national and the lesser-known national monuments, memorials, lakeshores, seashores, rivers, recreation areas, preserves, reserves, parkways, historic sites, historic parks, and a range of battlefields.

Nestled in the gently rolling farmlands around the historic town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the site of one of the most pivotal battles in American history. Over the course of three intense days, from July 1 to July 3, 1863, a fierce confrontation erupted between 75,000 Confederate forces and 88,000 Union troops, resulting in a staggering 51,000 casualties. Both sides displayed remarkable bravery, peaking with the iconic Confederate assault known as Pickett‚s Charge on July 3. This Union victory marked the end of the last Confederate invasion of the North and heralded a slow decline in...

The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the often gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of the classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen years, including the infamous grizzly bear attacks in the summer of 2011 as well as a fatal hot springs accident in 2000. In these accounts, written with sensitivity as cautionary tales about what to do and what not to do in one of our wildest national parks, Whittlesey recounts deaths ranging from tragedy to folly.

National parks like Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier preserve some of this country's most cherished wilderness landscapes. While visions of pristine, uninhabited nature led to the creation of these parks, they also inspired policies of Indian removal. By contrasting the native histories of these places with the links between Indian policy developments and preservationist efforts, this work examines the complex origins of the national parks and the troubling consequences of the American wilderness ideal.

This book chronicles the creation of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Prior to the park's creation, the Everglades was seen as a reviled and useless swamp, unfit for typical recreational or development projects. Park advocates drew on new ideas concerning the value of biota and ecology, the importance of wilderness, and the need to protect habitats, marine ecosystems, and plant life to redefine the Everglades. Using these ideas, the Everglades began to be recognized as an ecologically valuable and fragile wetland.

Yellowstone is America's premier national park. Today Yellowstone is often a byword for conservation, natural beauty, and a way for everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. But it was not always this way. Wonderlandscape presents a new perspective on Yellowstone, the emotions that various natural wonders and attractions evoke, and how this explains the park's relationship to America as a whole.

Unusual stories from some of America’s most beloved and inspirational places — our national parks.

Headwaters is a show about how Glacier National Park is connected to everything else.

Explore and experience all of the East Coast's many lighthouses with the newly updated and expanded edition of The Original Lighthouse Field Guide. Enthusiasts will enjoy the details and facts of each lighthouse as they embark on one of the most scenic summer road trips in America, the New...