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ome of the greatest treasures in the world are in
America’s “backyards” - and all Americans own
them. In 1872 Yellowstone became the world’s
first national park; it was a uniquely American idea, a
physical extension of democracy in the Land of the
Free. There are now thousands of national parks in over
100 countries across the globe. But Yellowstone and
other extraordinary places - set aside in perpetuity -
were not fully protected until 1916 when the National
Park Service was created.
The National Park Service does an extraordinary job,
preserving and managing America’s most spectacular
landscapes and historically significant places. Without the
NPS, these incredible gems would not be as pristine as
they were 100 years ago... and will be 100 years hence.
These places not only speak to us of freedom, but
inspire us with expansive landscapes that echo in our
hearts and make us dream bigger, love nature more,
breathe deeper and live to its fullest. What we feel in
their presence - the tears at a sunrise, the gasp of awe,
the rush of exhilaration - has been a blessing for
generations past and will continue to be for
generations to follow. As President John.F.Kennedy
once said:
“It is the course of wisdom to set aside an ample portion of
our natural resources as national parks and reserves, thus
ensuring that future generations may know the majesty of
the earth as we know it today.”
Tears at Dawn
Celebrating 100 years of America’s National Parks with Tauck.