Site of the Day for Monday, October 3, 2016
The US National Parks Turn 100
Today's site from BBC Travel celebrates the recent 100th anniversary of
America's National Parks. Gentle Subscribers who missed the nation's
festivities over this significant milestone can catch up and enjoy this British
presentation marking the event in a thoroughly congratulatory spirit.
"While nature has had a hand in sculpting the awe-inspiring majesty of the US
National Parks, it's the people who work tirelessly to conserve, protect and
share the parks that keep them pristine and perennially available to all who
visit. ... In commemoration of the Park Service's centenary ... , BBC Travel
uncovers the hidden, unknown side of the parks through the people who know them
most intimately: rangers, field guides, scientists, artists and passionate
enthusiasts. Each voice reveals a side to the parks that most tourists never
see, as well as providing a unique glimpse into what it takes to do their jobs
day in and day out." - from the website
This wonderful tribute to America's National Parks features stunning
photography from many of the 59 parks. With interviews of those who believe
passionately in the necessity of preserving these essential regions of the
country, the presentation highlights an engagingly diverse selection of
individuals. From the Hawaiian biologist who found 31 distinct species of
tardigrades in Haleakala (accent omitted) Park to the family of mountaineers
who have scaled Mount Rainier in Washington's National Park hundreds of times,
the story encompasses both the history of many of the parks, along with the
dedicated individuals whose lives have become intertwined with their continued
survival.
Hike to the site to revel in the enduring heart of America's wilderness areas
at:
http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160531-the-us-national-parks-turn-100
A.M. Holm
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