The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
This is better than the mini- series. The mini series could not hold my attention, but this book did. The forward on its own is a piece of literature. Once you get into the book you learn the history of the national parks system, and the individual histories of several parks. Great read for anyone interested in American history, government, or conservation. I listened to the audio book, it was well performed, and hard to walk away from. A nice and informative reading, almost textbook-like. Learned many things I didn't know about the history of the national parks. Superb landscapes alternated with historical photos (many of which were were rarely published) to complement the text. Most interesting for me was understanding the main characters in the story of a uniquely American idea - that of preserving open space for the enjoyment of ALL people.
What do You think about The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)?
This was a good book to be listening to while cooking for July 4.
—leafy
have visited many, can't wait to see more of them in our travels
—codywg13
Excellent book. Makes me want to go to a national park.
—Jenny
