The National Spirit http://www.america.govpublications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit.html.rss The Spiritual and Cultural Significance of National Parks http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080630161601cmretrop0.3615381.html The U.S. national parks are more than landmarks and geologic wonders. They represent a piece of the American soul. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080630161601cmretrop0.3615381.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:13:45 -0400 The Story of America Itself http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080630161932cmretrop0.7440149.html Two documentary filmmakers are finishing a television series showcasing U.S. national parks and the stories they tell about the land, the people, and democracy. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080630161932cmretrop0.7440149.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:15:06 -0400 Scenery and Science in U.S. National Parks http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715161648cmretrop8.552188e-02.html The National Park Service struggles to protect the spectacular scenery of its sites while preserving the most humble life forms that share the parks with human visitors. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715161648cmretrop8.552188e-02.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:16:49 -0400 Parks Can Change a Nation http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715140030cmretrop0.6007654.html The creation of a national park system and its efforts to protect Costa Rican biodiversity changed Costa Rica’s perception of its natural resources. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715140030cmretrop0.6007654.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:28:51 -0400 U.S. Parks: The Timeline http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715171510cmretrop0.6113855.html A summary of notable events affecting national parks over more than 130 years. http://www.america.govhttp://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2008/July/20080715171510cmretrop0.6113855.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:11:50 -0400