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Historical perspectives regarding various aspects of the national park service are included in this collection. Topics included the history of natural resource conservation, the historical significance of select structures built in national parks, and historical designations given to national parks.
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A history of what is now known as Willie Brown's "Gift", and a modest biography of Willie Brown the third. The narrator touches on his birth, life, and death, with special attention paid to his passion for conservation.
A history of the Pipe Spring National Park. The video relates several of the political, geospatial, and economic hurdles that were overcome in establishing the park.
Valley Forge NH Park: The changes in wildlife at Valley Forge between colonial times and present times are discussed.
Saugus Iron Works NHS: Are you curious about the history of the Iron Works house at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site? If so, this audio file is for you.
Saugus Iron Works NHS: A tour of the Museum Building is given along with the building’s history.
Gateway NRA: Listen in as the colorful life of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is discussed.
Watch this photo-essay which thanks the employees of the national park for their hard work.
Watch this photo-essay with inspirational quotes and photos from National Parks throughout the country.
Listen as a park ranger briefly discusses some mining history of the park and how the values have shifted to instead preserving the park and its beauty.
Glacier National Park: The history of Going-to-the-Sun Road is discussed. Challenges and the labor that went into building the road are emphasized.
Glacier National Park: Want to know how the Triple Arches were built and what they are made of? Listen in to find out.
Glacier National Park: Listen to details about the extensive labor required to construct the East Tunnel along Going-to-the-Sun Road. What was being done in 2007 to fix damaged portions of the tunnel is also discussed.
Glacier National Park: A brief history of the creation of the West Tunnel is given as well as the tunnel's current status.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Join speakers Ken Salazar, Michael Bennet, Mark Udall, Wayne Allard, and Betsy Markey at the Wilderness Celebration of 2009 commemorating the park’s wilderness designation.
Denali NP & PRES: The history of the challenges to ensure proper preservation of wildlife and the environment while allowing the maximum number of visitors to the park is discussed. Transportation is emphasized.
Grand Canyon NP: Listen in as park ranger Patrick Gamman interviews U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.
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