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National Parks
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Architecture in the Parks 
 This National Park Service (NPS) National Historic Landmark theme study focuses on the history of buildings in national parks. It provides an overview of types and purposes of building from the 1880s through the Depression and post-World War II period. Also find images and details about specific buildings such as the Awanee and Wawona hotels in Yosemite, the El Tovar hotel in the Grand Canyon, and Art Deco Aquatic Park in San Francisco. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/harrison/harrison0.htm Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Australian Government: Parks and Reserves
Official website of Australia's national park system, which includes "6 Commonwealth National Parks, 13 Commonwealth Marine Protected Areas and 2 Botanic Gardens." Includes management plans, definitions of protected areas, and links to individual park and reserve websites (such as Booderee National Park, Christmas Island National Park and Conservancy, and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park). From the Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Heritage. http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/ Topics: Parks, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Feb 9, 2007 The Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service, 1933-1942: An Administrative History
History of this program that between 1933 and 1942 "provided work for 5 percent of the total United States male population. President [Franklin D.] Roosevelt's primary goal for the program was to take unemployed youths out of the cities and build up their health and morale while contributing to the economic recovery of the country." Topics include the role and contributions of the National Park Service (NPS), NPS camps, and accomplishments. From the NPS. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/ccc/ Topics: Parks, United States History Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 75 Years
This website celebrates the 75th anniversary in 2009 of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in North Carolina and Tennessee. It features "information on the Park's history, current issues, and future visions. Throughout 2008 and 2009 you'll find information about a wide array of activities and events in the Park ... [and in] neighboring communities." From the National Park Service (NPS), in association with the Great Smoky Mountains Association and the Friends of the Smokies. http://greatsmokies75th.org/ Topics: Parks Last updated Apr 7, 2009 National Marine Sanctuaries
Locate information about our thirteen national marine sanctuaries. This site offers links to the individual sanctuary sites and important governing information and descriptions of each sanctuary. Also find visitor access and staff contact information. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Mammals, Parks Last updated Jun 20, 2007 National Parks in England, Wales & Scotland
Official website for Britain's national parks. Features details about visiting and preserving parks such as the mountain zone of the Cairngorms, Loch Lomond, the Lake District, and the Yorkshire Dales. Also includes photos, news, and links to individual park websites. http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk Topics: Parks, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jun 12, 2006 The National Parks: America's Best Idea
Website for this Ken Burns film series (scheduled to air on PBS in September 2009) that "traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years." As of summer 2009, website features email postcards, park badges for Facebook and MySpace pages, wallpapers and widgets, filmmaker chat details, and Q&A's and other background about the series. History, park profiles, and other material will be added in September. http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/ Topics: Parks Last updated Jun 22, 2009 Parkitecture in Western National Parks
Review of early 20th century rustic design and naturalism in architecture in national parks in western states. "Architects, landscape architects and engineers combined native wood and stone with convincingly 'native' styles to create visually appealing structures that seemed to fit naturally within the majestic landscapes." Includes images of gateways, transportation systems, hotels, and more in parks such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Denali. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/exhibits/parkitect/ Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jul 11, 2007 |
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