This Land Is Your Land: Parks and Public Spaces

Stewards of the Parks

Park ranger truck at Kings Mountain National Military Park, South Carolina.

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<p>Contained within protected areas is an abundance of history, cultural heritage, and scientific knowledge waiting to be discovered. The individuals who understand the fragility of these protected areas safeguard the protection of this knowledge through responsible stewardship and legal avenues. Through the use of available technology and scientific advancements, we can better inform visitors about the varied ecosystem—the vegetation, habitats, and species—that they will encounter and the proper ways to interact with the environment without damaging the sustainability of these resources. Combining this knowledge with informed, dedicated park professionals, we ensure that visitors can appreciate, protect, and enjoy the environment without long term consequences. </p>

Snowmobile at Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Snowmobile at Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park.

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U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond from South Carolina training as an honorary park ranger at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Alaska, 1969.

U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond helping carry an injured person at Glacier Bay National Park.

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Park rangers and scientists conduct research to better protect park wildlife, Congaree National Park.

Park rangers performing research at Congaree National Park.

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Protecting the Parks

Building the Parks

Interpretation of Parks

Landscapes

Wildlife and People

LeConte Memorial Lodge sign, Yosemite National Park, California. The lodge was built by the Sierra Club in 1903 and was declared a national historic landmark in 1987.

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<p>Signs play an important role in the interaction of visitors and nature, and in the everyday activities that take place at the parks. Whether a sign outlines park rules for your safety or points out a landmark, they are the secondary source for primary knowledge, right after the wilderness, history, and beauty of the place itself. </p>

Haleakal_ crater sign in Haleakal_  National Park, Hawaii. The shield volcano makes the majority of the island Maui.

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This Land Is Your Land: Parks and Public Spaces

Miscellaneous Park Signs

Miscellaneous Park Signs