You may have heard the buzz in the media this week, and it’s our buzz too. Our firm and industry are connected with the outdoor world. We thank our “conservation president”, Theodore Roosevelt, for having the foresight to establish the United States Forest Service in 1901. This led to the 1916 establishment by President Wilson of The National Park Service, which is celebrating 100 years this year. What is your favorite National Park? If you don’t have one, get out there and find one! It’s free admission this week! Happy National Parks Week 2016.
You may have heard the buzz in the media this week, and it’s our buzz too. Our firm and industry are connected with the outdoor world through our work on lands where people recreate and experience physical and emotional benefits from our natural spaces. We thank our “conservation president”, Theodore Roosevelt, for having the foresight to establish the United States Forest Service in 1901 with the goal of protecting public lands and wildlife.
Do you know how many National Parks are in Colorado and when they were established?
1906 Mesa Verde
1915 Rocky Mountain
1999 Black Canyon of the Gunnison
2004 Great Sand Dunes
9News recently aired an awesome series these gems. Check it out!
What is your favorite National Park? If you don’t have one, get out there and find one! It’s free admission this week! Happy National Parks Week 2016.
Fun Fact: During Roosevelt’s Presidency, he protected approximately 230 million acres of public land. The current National Park System includes 411 areas covering more than 84 million acres in every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
