The Best Idea America Ever Had
Pritchard PC. 1991. The Best Idea America Ever Had. National Geographic
Article written at the time of the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service Act signed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Describes the changing nature of the role of national parks. Newer parks focus on history or culture and often are within or near cities. Understaffing, overcrowding and budget constraints put pressure on operations and natural resources.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Authors
- Pritchard, Paul
- Date of Issue
- 1991-08
- Publisher
- National Geographic
- Units
- SAGU
- Keywords
- 75th anniversary, overcrowding, park concessionaires, park history, Woodrow Wilson
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Human Use | Visitor and Recreation Use | Visitor Use , NPS.gov Subject Site: Concessions