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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/the-spiritual-and-cultural-significance-of-national-parks_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/the-spiritual-and-cultural-significance-of-national-parks_html_html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:13:45 -0400 The Story of America Itself http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/the-story-of-america-itself_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/the-story-of-america-itself_html_html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:15:06 -0400 Scenery and Science in U.S. National Parks http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/scenery-and-science-in-u_s_-national-parks_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/scenery-and-science-in-u_s_-national-parks_html_html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:16:49 -0400 Parks Can Change a Nation http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/parks-can-change-a-nation_html_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://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/parks-can-change-a-nation_html_html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:28:51 -0400 U.S. Parks: The Timeline http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/u_s_-parks-the-timeline_html_html A summary of notable events affecting national parks over more than 130 years. http://www.america.govhttp://america.amgovcms.iip/publications/ejournalusa/national-parks-national-legacy/the-national-spirit/u_s_-parks-the-timeline_html_html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:11:50 -0400