Your National Parks, with Detailed Information for Tourists

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Your National Parks, with Detailed Information for Tourists

by Enos A. Mills, Laurence Frederick Schmeckebier

EN·~9 hours·52 chapters

Chapters

52 total

YOUR NATIONAL PARKS BY ENOS A. MILLS

0:30

PREFACE

6:53

ILLUSTRATIONS

4:03

I THE YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - 1. A CAMP-FIRE THAT MADE HISTORY

1:00:32

II THE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

33:52

III THE SEQUOIA AND THE GENERAL GRANT NATIONAL PARKS

17:01

IV MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

19:50

V CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK

9:47

VI GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

12:57

VII MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK

13:22

Description

Step into the sweeping story of America’s wild heart, where the early explorers, trappers, and pioneers first charted the untamed terrain that would become our treasured national parks. The opening pages weave vivid portraits of Lewis and Clark’s legendary expedition, the daring feats of John Colter and Sacagawea, and the rugged lives of mountain men who opened the West to settlement. Alongside these historic narratives, the guide offers practical details—maps, trail tips, and essential visitor information—to help you navigate each park’s natural wonders.

Beyond the facts, the book captures the spirit of the frontier, reminding listeners that these protected lands still echo the daring adventures of the past. Whether you’re planning a road‑trip, a weekend hike, or simply dreaming of wide‑open spaces, the narration brings the parks to life, blending history, geography, and a love of wilderness into a compelling listening experience.

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en

Duration

~9 hours (554K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2013-03-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Enos A. Mills

Enos A. Mills

1870–1922

A sickly Kansas farm boy who found strength in the Rockies, he grew into one of the best-known champions of wild places in the American West. His writing and lectures helped build support for what became Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Laurence Frederick Schmeckebier

1877–1959

A prolific early 20th-century writer on American government, public agencies, and civic institutions, he turned dense administrative subjects into clear, practical books. His work also ranged into public health, national parks, and the history of federal offices.

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