Finding the American Identity through National Parks
The Fourth of July sparks patriotism for many Americans. And, in honor of today's holiday, what could be more patriotic than America's National Parks?Today, Audrey Peterman, the author of Legacy on the...
View ArticleReconsidering our National Parks
While the detonation of atomic bombs in 1945 brought death and destruction, the labs that created this bomb remain quiet and peaceful, albeit largely unseen.But a bill in Congress may make these sites...
View ArticleHow Our National Parks Define Us
Everyone has their own story to share when they come back from a National Park. When collected together, these stories create a history and a culture. Although they are diverse, they are interwoven...
View ArticleVisiting the National Parks Before They're Gone
Michael Lanza, Northwest Editor of Backpacker Magazine, took his wife and two children to visit the endangered National Parks before they're gone. The current states of some national parks, despite our...
View ArticleListeners Respond: Experiencing America's National Parks
We're wrapping up our Summer in the Parks series today with responses from listeners. Listeners have texted, posted, and phoned in their favorite memories of national parks all over the country. The...
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