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