150 Years of National Parks- A Vision Rooted in Romanticism

A vision for important lands to “be held for public use, resort, and recreation” grew out of the period of Romanticism, when artists and writers were influencing public interest in the unspoiled beauty of landscapes, wildlife, and nature.  This public interest inspired local legislative…

The Value of Land

“We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”― Aldo Leopold Land is a resource that has cultural, economic, and…

The Power of Water

The power of water is evident in the Tennessee Valley.