12 Questions
What year did President Andrew Jackson sign legislation to make the geothermal waters at Hot Springs in Arkansas a federal reservation?
1832
Which park marks the first time governments secure land for public use and recreation?
Yellowstone National Park
Who founded the Sierra Club environmental organization?
John Muir
Which park became the country's 10th national park?
Glacier National Park
Who was named the NPS's first Black director in 1997?
Robert Stanton
In which year did Fran P. Mainella become the first woman to serve as director of the NPS?
2001
Which agency was created to manage all national parks for future generations to enjoy?
National Park Service (NPS)
Who was commissioned by the NPS to capture the parks on camera in 1941?
Ansel Adams
In what year was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established to encourage young men to participate in improving North America's forests and parks?
1933
Who led pioneering excavations at a prehistoric site at Kobuk Valley National Park in northwest Alaska?
Louis Giddings
In what year was the Wilderness Act introduced to protect over nine million acres of wilderness?
1964
What is the purpose of the National Historic Preservation Act passed in 1966?
To protect archaeological sites
Explore the timeline of the establishment of national parks in North America starting from the 19th century. Learn about the creation of the first national park and the role of the National Park Service in managing these protected areas for the enjoyment of future generations.
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