National Park Service CLF 4019.2 Amanda Britton AgEd 410, Spring 2013
Mar 31, 2015
National Park
Service
CLF 4019.2
Amanda Britton AgEd 410,
Spring 2013
What will we cover?
CLF 4019.2 Definition of a “National Park” Important historical dates Local and well-know national parks Facilities and activities offered
At the end students should be able to… Identify important dates in the history of
the National Park Service Identify the different park units within
the National Park Service List facilities and activities available at
National Parks
What is a National Park? Land set aside for recreational
activities Preserve wild animal species Preserve native plants
First national park Old Faithful geyser Thermal pools Yellow stones…get it?
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
Yellowstone N.P. created
National Park (N.P.) Timeline
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
Yosemite N.P. created First national park in
California Half Dome One of Ms. Britton’s
favorite jobs!
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
Antiquities Act
Presidential power set aside objects of natural and/or
scientific interest historic landmarks structures
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
National Park Service (N.P.S. Act
Created the National Park Service First agency of its kind in the world Stephan Mather
First N.P.S. Director
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
Wilderness Act
established national Wilderness Preservation System land within these areas is protected
exceptional value to wilderness human activity is restricted within these areas all lands within this system federally controlled by:
National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management or US Department of Forestry
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Scenic Recreationa
l Geological
preserves selected rivers in free-flowing condition due to different values:
Fish and wildlife
Historic Cultural
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
National Parks and Recreation Act
most comprehensive national park legislation in history
provided for increased land acquisition development and boundary changes designated 14 new areas as national park
units
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
Yellowstone fires Huge fires burned
793,880 acres or 36% of the park 9 from humans 42 from lightening
Resulted in new fire suppression practices Trended toward natural
burn cycles
1872
1890
1906
1916
1964
1968
1978
1988
2013
National Park Timeline
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
-Gandalf the Grey
Channel Islands National Monument
Yosemite National Park
In-Class Assignment
1. List 3 activities you think you can do at Channel Islands National Monument
2. List 3 activities you can do in Yosemite National Park
3. Which would you rather visit and why?
Why visit a national park?
Camping Developed Backcountry
Hiking Interpretive and/or
educational exhibits Horseback riding Boating Fishing Swimming What about in Winter?
Lot’s of fun!
QUESTIONS?One last thing to remember…
U.S. Department
of the Interior
National Park Service
Buildings and Grounds Restoration Interpretatio
nLaw
Enforcement
Etc…
Resources
Picture Sources Arrowhead
http://ncptt.nps.gov/wp-content/uploads/arrowhead_large1.png Park
http://brentwood.thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/new-brentwood-park-concord-road.jpg
AT&T Park http://california-travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/att_park-2_lrg.jpg
Rainbow Pool http://www.entertainmentpk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Yellowstone-National-Park.jpg
Old Faithful http://www.globeimages.net/data/media/5/yellowstone_national_park_us.jpg
Yellow stones http://www.tracks-trails.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/701f4b396b0cc5dcd8a8bf311ac1b8fd/photo/_resized/30_527_359_yellowstone_national_park_mammoth_hot_springs.jpg
Deer fire http://rivertonradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/yellowstone-fire.jpg
Tree fire http://urbantitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fire.jpg California NP Map - CLF Standards Teddy on a Moose
http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/funny-pictures-teddy-roosevelt-riding-a-moose1.jpg