The United States of America is home to many famous amusement parks, museums, restaurants, shopping centers, and so much more that are loved by Americans all around the nation. One specific type of tourist attraction that is equally as loved is the national park. National parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Bears Ears are appreciated by millions of Americans who never want to see the parks diminish before their eyes. National Parks are not only cherished by Americans, but they are also home to several animal species. The federal government should not make budget cuts to the National Park Service (NPS). Investing in the National Park Service should be a priority in our nation because national parks are educational for Americans and inhabited by plant and animal species. Nowadays, finding a place that …show more content…
Steinmetz documents, “Supporters of the Pacific monument which is home to some of the world’s oldest coral, endangered species like monk seals, World War II battle sites and grounds where Native Hawaiians learn traditional voyagingwill fight any effort to allow boats back in” (34). Marine monuments containing endangered species should not be tampered with therefore risking the survival of the species. Animal species are also just as common to walk around national parks as tourists are. In the article titled “Can the Selfie Generation Unplug and Get Into Parks?” the authors declare, “The summit was thick with people [the millennials’ age], the twentysomethings nearly as common as the whitetailed deer” (Egan and Egan). Animals are what make the national park feel like home. If national parks were abolished, where would those animals go? They would not have a home, and decreasing national parks will inevitably have a detrimental effect on plant and animal species. Protecting animals and plants should be a priority in our
Muir liked that Yellowstone National Park was created to protect the wildlife, and he wanted to help create more. In 1890, he helped create Yosemite National Park. He then helped established Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest, and Grand Canyon National Park. John’s book Our National Parks, a book showing what the national parks are like, and his ideas inspired Theodore Roosevelt to make conservation programs. One of his programs set aside two hundred-thirty million acres of land to mostly be preserved.
Imagine walking on an island untouched by man, a place where people can see the grace of nature. An island like this seems to good too be true in a world with concrete everywhere. This island is a Florida Key that is part of a national park in Florida named Biscayne National Park that was established due to two great factors. But, Biscayne National Park wasn’t just established, it was established because of a multitude of different reasons. These reasons are a rich history of how it was established and the increasing struggle to conserve the Biscayne land.
Or another example of a solution is to build parking lots for these areas miles away from the park, which would make tourists emerge from their mechanized vehicles and actually experience nature. Management issues within his ideas would the public’s response to them. Many people want the quickest and easiest way to view natural areas, and the idea
Throughout his life, President Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was a zealous conversationalist. Even before his presidency, Theodore was actively involved in influencing national conservation policy and public opinion on the issue. Theodore Roosevelt implemented a myriad of public relations strategies to advance his environmental cause and raise public opinion of the movement. This paper will analyze Theodore's passion for conservation, which was exemplified by his intimate relationship and advocacy for Yellowstone National Park, and the techniques used to gain popular support for his environmental policies during his administration, which was highlighted by his 1908 speech at the Governors Conference on Conservation. The work will include a brief introduction to the conservation movement, and some of the major policies enacted during his time as president.
Father of National Parks: John Muir's Legacy on Preservation America during the Progressive Era was a changing atmosphere. The “Wild West” had been replaced by order and society. Land speculators had taken over large tracts of forest and grazing land for the exploitation of their natural resources and profit. Large mining companies used mining practices that were wasteful to the surrounding environment. However, even though this seemed wrong, some Americans were illusioned by the idea that there was a limitless supply of natural resources on the continent (Conservation in the Progressive Era).
The National Park Service Act in 1916’s mission statement was framed with the help of Olmsted, Jr. He also worked with preserving the Everglades in Florida and Yosemite National Park in California. His fight to protect the Red Wood trees in California was so appreciated that the National Park Service even named the Olmsted Grove, a group of trees in the Redwood National Park, after him. Olmsted’s legacy of preservation continued through his son, allowing for more people to be inspired to preserve our natural beauties in the
America now has 84 million acres of National Parks. The national parks follow the democratic idea that the natural wonders of the land should be available to all and not just the rich or privileged The story of the national parks is one of sacrifice by those willing to devote their lives to the preservation of these natural wonders in America YOSEMITE Yosemite was discovered in 1851 by Lafayette Bunnell. He mistakenly named it Yosemite thinking it was the name of the local Indians but the word really meant, "They are killers.
In life some feel the need to prove something to others. That they are better, stronger, or even more intelligent. Whatever the case may be people will go through extreme measures to prove themselves. But who do we really need to prove anything to? Is it our parents?
Whitney Moore Ms. Gustafson English 10 Honors 29 February 2016 Happiness Magnified by Community Happiness is fully experienced when shared with community. A person’s immediate happiness is their own and comes from their own personal beliefs. However, long term happiness comes from being able to share and talk about what makes you happy. Happiness is fully experienced when shared with community through pictures and journals. To be happy you do not need other people.
Children are pushed into adulthood by their parents to grow up and become adults at an early age. In today's society, parents perceive their children as adults and force the idea that there is no other way of living besides having a job to support yourself even if the job isn't your passion. In Fences, Cory has a chance to get into college by getting recruited by a football coach and potentially have a better future than Troy, because he would achieve a college degree. However, Troy, Cory's father takes that all away from him because Tory wants Cory to have a real job that can support him instead of having a “chance” of supporting himself. With not being given the same chance as his son, Tory continues to put his own past experiences before
According to Dr. Lalvani, under British rule, endangered species were protected and national parks were opened. Yet in reality, forests were logged and turned into farms for cash crops like indigo, cotton and tobacco. Resulting in higher temperatures, increased salt content in the soil making it harder to grow crops and reducing the amount of available water (Document 6). National parks are meant to save and protect both the land and animals living there. Logging those forests for the purpose of cash crops didn’t follow these two very simple guidelines.
The Alaskan Bush is one of the hardest places to survive without any assistance, supplies, skills, and little food. Jon Krakauer explains in his biography, Into The Wild, how Christopher McCandless ventured into the Alaskan Bush and ultimately perished due to lack of preparation and hubris. McCandless was an intelligent young man who made a few mistakes but overall Krakauer believed that McCandless was not an ignorant adrenalin junkie who had no respect for the land. Krakauer chose to write this biography because he too had the strong desire to discover and explore as he also ventured into the Alaskan Bush when he was a young man, but he survived unlike McCandless. Krakauer’s argument was convincing because he gives credible evidence that McCandless was not foolish like many critics say he was.
The one of the current trend in the United States in to save the environment. Which the national parks, plays a huge factor in restoring and preserving native lands. Research from Pew Research Center shows that 74% of Americans believe that the country should do whatever it can to protect the environment. And 55% of American rank the environment as the top policy issue that President Trump and Congress should deal address.
So what does that really say about zoos and sea-parks? Ultimately, zoos and sea-parks should be banned. The limited space given to animals is not enough for any of them, it is like being imprisoned. The enclosures lack plenty of the nature found in wildlife.
From walking your dog, to playing with your kids, the park is the perfect place for endless outdoor activities and events. The park is a door to escape the harshness of the world and return to reality with a new mind set on the world. Most public parks offer amazing sceneries of nature from plants and trees to wildlife. The presence of nature warms my heart bringing relaxation and peace upon my body and