110 years ago today, the National Park Service was created in the US. Guardians of 64 extraordinary places which documentarian Ken Burns called "America's...
110 years ago today, the National Park Service was created in the US. Guardians of 64 extraordinary places which documentarian Ken Burns called "America's best idea" the NPS is among the most identifiable and appreciated of all government services. Famous for their wide-brimmed hats, patches, and friendly demeanor, about 20,000 citizens work in the service, which manages 433 units covering over 85 million acres across all 50 states, plus several US territories and Washington DC. READ more about the NPS' history... (1916)
