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The Beauties of the United StatesThe Beauties of the United States
By: Students of the Power and Production of New Glarus High School
2003
National Park Location
• Yellowstone National Park Wyoming
• Rocky Mountains National Park Colorado
• Mammoth Cave National Park Kentucky
• Death Valley National Park California
• Badlands National Park South Dakota
• Mesa Verde National Park Colorado
• Everglades National Park Florida
• Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
• Yosemite National Park Nevada
National Park Date Established
• Yellowstone National Park March 1, 1872
• Rocky Mountains National Park January 26, 1915
• Mammoth Cave National Park July 1, 1941
• Death Valley National Park October 31, 1994
• Badlands National Park November 10, 1978
• Mesa Verde National Park June 29, 1906
• Everglades National Park December 6, 1947
• Grand Canyon National Park February 26, 1919
• Yosemite National Park October 1, 1890
• Denali National Park 1980
Most wild life is generated towards the geography of the area
Such animals include:
Bears Buffalo/Bison
Snakes Elk
Species of cats Mountain Goats
Birds-bald eagles, vulchers, falcons…
Reptiles Deer
Coyotes Fox
Our Class has put together a presentation of several power points of the national
parks
Which includes:
• Yosemite
•Yellowstone
•Badlands
• Death Valley
• Everglades
• Grand Canyon
• Mammoth Cave
• Denali-Alaska
Yosemite National Park
By: Tom Sherven
Located Here
Indian People have lived in the Yosemite region for as long as 8000 years.
The Native people of Yosemite developed a complex culture rich in tradition, religion, songs, and political actions.
The first sighting of Yosemite Valley by non-Indian people was by the Joseph Walker party in 1833.
James Hutchings became the first entrepreneurs
Yosemite was the first section of land set aside by the government in 1864, but not yet a national park.
Picture of Mountains in Yosemite
Continued History
John Muir’s struggles against the destruction of the subalpine meadows surrounding the Yosemite Valley resulted in the creation of Yosemite National Park on October 1, 1890.
By 1954 over one million people had visited the park
By 1976 over two million had visited.
And by the mid 90’s the visitation amount was at over 4 million people.
Yosemite is famous for the amount and size of Waterfall
Yosemite Maps
How the mountains and valleys were formed
At least four glaciers formed the walls of Yosemite Valley and helped to create the spectacular cliffs and waterfalls.
The snow from the Sierra Nevada mountain melted and followed the Merced River through Little Yosemite Valley.
Black Bears are very common and can cause great damage to campers and campers’ vehicle.
in 1998 black bears caused 630,000 dollars in damage to vehicles and campsites.
Wildlife of Yosemite
Continued Wildlife of Yosemite…
More than 180 species occupy the forests and valleys of Yosemite National Park.
They contain many birds, including several rare birds, a total of 247 different types of birds.
The park also calls home to coyote, jay, mountain lion, falcons, and ringtail cats.
Yosemite contains two endangered species
Bald Eagle Perigrine Falcon
Facts of Yosemite
Size: 747,956 acres of national park.
highest point: 13,114 feet above sea level.
Trails: 840 miles of trail
Number of visitors per year: 4.1 million
4th most visited among National Parks.
Plants: Fir, oak, pine, and sequoia trees.
Activities to do at Yosemite
Auto touring
Backpacking
Biking
Bird watching
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Hiking
Camping
Rafting
Photography
Skiing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Tours
Wild life viewing
Sequoia Forests
Yosemite is famous for the large Sequoia trees and forests.
Some of the Sequoias stand more than 200 feet tall and over 30 feet in diameter.
They may range from 2,500 to 3,000 years old
Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park
By: Aaron Ruegsegger
History/ Info.History/ Info. In 1795 Yellowstone was
opened for the first time. In the year 1895 the yearly
visitor counts was up to 5,438 visited
1903-1904 the most famous structure in Yellowstone was built- The Old Faithful Inn
1988- fire outbreak that nearly burnt down Old Faithful Inn.
1916 President Woodrow Wilson signed into existence a new government agency, the National park Service forever changing the administration of our national parks
The location of Yellowstone National Park is in Wyoming
This park has a total 2,200,000 square Acres
This is also the Eight largest National Park.
Many AttractionsMany Attractions
One of the famous geysers. Old Faithful.
Yellowstone National Park is home to 10,000 thermal features, over 500 are that of geysers.
Much of Yellowstone sits inside an ancient volcanic calderas
WildlifeWildlife
Biking/ HikingBiking/ Hiking
In Yellowstone there are many trails to either hike or for biking. The trails average from 2 to 9 miles of trails.
CampingCamping
There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park. Seven of these campgrounds are operated by the National Park Service.
Which are Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Mammoth, Norris, Pebble Creek, Slough Creek and Tower Fall.
Camping in Yellowstone is a very unique and interesting visit, with all of the different animals to see and observe.
FishingFishing
Yellowstone National Park is managed as a natural area to protect plants, wildlife, geology and scenery.
None of the fish in this park are stocked, and populations depend on sufficient number of spawning adults to maintain natural reproduction.
Wildlife out of controlWildlife out of control
Although watching the animals, you do not want to stand very close incase it suddenly gets spooked.
Statistically animals rarely get out of control unless they feel endangered.
BadlandsBadlandsBy: Tyler Beutler
Location and SizeLocation and Size The Badlands are located in the South-western
part of South Dakota. The badlands national park consists of 244,000
acres of land. It is blended with the largest, protected mixed
grass prairie in the United States. The wilderness area covers over 64,000 acres.
The Weather & ClimateThe Weather & Climate
The Badlands experience hot, dry summers with occasional violent thunderstorms.
During the winter, they are typically cold with 12 to 24 inches of snow.
Extremely high winds are common year-round.
Badlands during the Winter
Badlands during the Winter
The Badlands in the summer
The Badlands in the summer
Wildlife in the BadlandsWildlife in the Badlands
Bison Black-footed ferret Bighorn sheep
DesignationsDesignations
The National Monument was established on January 25, 1939.
The National Park was established on November 10, 1978.
Important People to the park
Important People to the park
President Franklin Roosevelt issued a proclamation on January 25, 1939 that established Badlands National Monument.
In the late 60's, Congress passed legislation adding more than 130,000 acres of Oglala Sioux tribal land, used since World War II as a U.S. Air Force bombing and gunnery range, to the Badlands to be managed by the National Park Service.
An agreement between the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the National Park Service governing the management of these lands was signed in 1976.
History of the BadlandsHistory of the Badlands The Stronghold Unit is co-managed with the
Oglala Sioux Tribe and includes sites of 1890s Ghost Dances.
The national monument in 1939, and then redesignated “National Park” in 1978.
The national park contains the world’s richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds, dating 23 to 35 million years old.
More Pictures of the Badlands
More Pictures of the Badlands
Death Valley Death Valley
By:Jason Campbell
Photos Death ValleyPhotos Death Valley
Black Mountains
Funeral Mountains
Panamint mountain RangePanamint mountain Range
Death Valley National Park was established on February 11, 1933.
It covers over 3,000 square miles, which is larger than Yellowstone National Park.
The Floor of the Valley is almost 300 ft. below sea level, which is known as the lowest point in the western hemisphere.
Pictures Pictures
Climate weather data for Death Valley
month Average high temp. Average low temp.
Climate weather data for Death Valley
month Average high temp. Average low temp.
January 64.6 39.1 March 80.4 45.6 May 99.3 70.7 June 109 80.3 August 113.2 85.5 November 75.7 48.1 December 65.1 39.4
Why it is called Death ValleyWhy it is called Death Valley Death Valley was named
by gold seekers some whom died crossing the valley during the 1849 California gold rush.
Death Valley had the highest temperature in the United states, with a temperature of 134°
Death Valley terrainDeath Valley terrain
Death valley is a vast terrain of high mountains like Telescope Peak (11,049) in the Panamint range and low points like Death Valley, which from Telescope Peak is about 2 miles below.
Death valley was formed by powerful forces of water, wind and gravity.
History of AreaHistory of Area This area was inhabited with Panamint Indians
when pioneers arrived in 1849. In 1851 Silver was discovered in the area and
49ers came to the area to mine the silver The first wagon party had 30 men in it. By the
end only 18 survived. Most died from starvation and to the elements because of the little rainfall and the harsh climate.
Famous PeopleFamous People
The best known prospector was Death Valley Scotty. He was a colorful personality whose tales help publicize the
valley. He was also involved in the Harmony Borax works. Which
in the 1880’s a 20 mule team hauled their borax loads a grueling 165 miles to a railroad in Mojave.
On this trip they would take about 46,000 pounds of borax at a time.
Pictures of death ValleyPictures of death Valley
Animal lifeAnimal life Desert shrew Silver haired bat Desert cottontail Coyote Badger Bobcat Mule deer Desert big horn sheep
Plant lifePlant life Desert lily Death valley blazing star Desert dandelion Desert Peach Chia
Recreation activitiesRecreation activities
Biking Hiking Camping Sight seeing
The best time to visit death valley is in the spring when most plant life blooms.
Size of Death ValleySize of Death Valley Death valley National
park is about 3.3 million acres.
EvergladesEverglades
By: Griffin Rostan
Where?Where? Spanning the southern tip of the Florida
peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park is the only subtropical preserve in North America.
Everglades National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance.
What’s in it?What’s in it? It contains both temperate and tropical plant communities,
including; Sawgrass prairiesmangrove and cypress swamps pinelands, and hardwood hammocks
marine and estuarine environments The park is known for its rich bird life;
roseate spoonbill wood stork great blue heronvariety of egrets.
It is also the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side
HistoryHistory 1916
Royal Palm State Park, on Paradise Key, was created as the first protected area of the Everglades
1923Efforts to campaign for a national park are underway
1928Ernest Coe and other organized the Tropical Everglades park devoted solely to the creation of a national park in south Florida
– Coe, an architect made the everglades park his life work
HistoryHistory 1929
U.S. Congress authorized an investigation into the feasibility of a national park in south Florida
May 30, 1934An act was passed authorizing a park of 2,164,480 acres to be acquired through public and private donation
1944Congress Authorized the establishment of a wildlife refuge
1946Congress appropriated $2 million for the purchase of private lands in the everglades
1947Park is Established
NumbersNumbers 1947
460,000 acres 1950
1,228,500 acres 1958
1,499,533 acres 1989
1,509,533 acres
Total Visitation 1,080,250
Budget$13,604,000 for 2003$13,604,000 for 2002$13,437,000 for 2001$13,172,000 for 2000
ActivitiesActivities Biking Bird Watching Boating Camping Fishing Hiking
FactsFacts The Largest designated wilderness, east of the Rocky
Mountains The Largest Continuous stand of sawgrass in North
America Most significant breeding grounds for tropical wading
birds in N. America A nationally significant estuarine complex in Florida Bay Significant ethnographic resources, revealing 2,000 years
of human occupation Has the largest mangrove forest in N. America
AnimalsAnimals
The Great Blue Heron
AnhingaAnhinga
Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon National Park
John Lahey
FactsFacts The Grand Canyon is one of
the most studied geologic landscapes in the world.
The canyon averages 4,000 feet deep for it’s entire 277 miles.
The Canyon itself has formed only in the past five or six million years.
It is 6,000 feet deep at it’s deepest point.
15 miles at its widest. The park contains several major
ecosystems. The oldest rocks on the canyon
bottom are close to 2000 million years old.
In 2002, the total recreation visits was 4,319,586
LocationLocation The grand canyon is
located in the northwest corner of Arizona.
The Colorado river runs through the grand canyon, but the feature we know as the Grand Canyon lies entirely in Arizona.
SizeSize The park includes
1,218,376 acres or 1,904 square miles.
The Grand Canyon itself is 277 miles long.
If you took a walking trip to the bottom of the canyon and back, it would take two days.
HistoryHistory Professional believed that 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, the
desert Archaic people lived within the grand canyon. Pictographs of many cultures are widely found in the region. By the 1880’s, a number of livestock companies were
developing in the grand canyon area of Arizona. By the 1890’s, there were over 100,000 head of cattle, and
more than 200,000 head of sheep grazing the land.
Plants & AnimalsPlants & Animals The park is home to rare and specially protected
plant and animal species which include:Over 1,500 plant355 bird89 mammalian 47 reptile9 amphibian17 fish species
FunFun Looking at the beautiful views of
the canyon is the number one activity for most of the visitors.
Other activities include:HikingRafting TripsBackpackingMule RidesHorseback RidesCampingScenic Air Tours
PhotosPhotos
The North RimThe North Rim
Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave
Chase Legler
HistoryHistory
Over 12,000 years ago PaleoIndians discovered the cave
They used the cave for shelter. Mammoth cave was established as a national
park July 1, 1941.It was recognized by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
History ContinuedHistory Continued During the war of 1812,
Mammoth Cave was mined by slaves for saltpeter
Saltpeter is a key ingredient in gunpowder.
Which they needed during the war.
Buy the 1800’s the cave was used as a tourist attraction.
Though no one knew quite how large it was.
An early survey, in 1908, revealed 45 miles of passages.
The actual length is around 600 Miles
Animal lifeAnimal life Most of the animals in
mammoth cave are reptiles such as
SnakesToads Frogs
There are also bats in the cave along with some fish in the streams.
LocationLocation The Mammoth cave is
found in Kentucky.
Activates Activates There are many activates to do at the Mammoth
cave national park.CavingHikingCampingFishing Horse back ridingTrail finding
Inside and outside the CaveInside and outside the Cave
Floyd CollinsFloyd Collins Floyd explored Mammoth
cave and got trapped under a rock. Eventually he died but people were looking for him and while looking for him discovered Mammoth Cave.
Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National ParkBy Michael Dahlk
HistoryHistory
Established in 1906 to preserve prehistoric Indian cliff dwellings
Contains hundreds of 13 century old pueblo ruins
Cliff Palace is the largest pueblo ruin Cliff Palace was excavated in 1909
Location & SizeLocation & Size Located in Southwestern
Colorado Near Cortez and Mancos 52,085 acres
DesignationsDesignations
National Park- June 29, 1906 Wilderness- October 20, 1976 World Heritage Site- September 6, 1978
WildlifeWildlife
Golden Eagles Coyotes Mountain Lions Tarantulas Bullsnakes
Recreational ActivitiesRecreational Activities
Skiing in the winter Camping Hiking Sightseeing Horseback riding Whitewater Rafting
PicturesPictures
FactsFacts Mesa Verde means “Green Table” For 1,300 years, Agrarian Indians have occupied
the mesa and surrounding regions Over four thousand archeological sites are in the
Mesa Verde National Park 600 are cliff dwellings Some dwellings have been badly damaged by
looters before it became a national park
Facts ContinuedFacts Continued You can ONLY enter
cave dwellings if a Park Ranger is accompanying you
Mesa Verde National Park seeks to protect and preserve the ancient cliff dwellings
Things To DoThings To Do
Go to evening campfire programs that are given daily from early June to September, in Morefield Campground
During the summer see non-denominational religious services
Things To Do ContinuedThings To Do Continued
At Far View and Chapin Mesa, exhibits illustrate the arts and crafts of both the prehistoric and historic Indians of the region.
Wayside exhibits throughout the park interpret the cliff dwellings and other archeological remains.
ROCKY MOUNTAINSROCKY MOUNTAINS
Researched and CreatedBy Jesse Saunders
Quick FactsQuick Facts
Located in Estes Park and Grand Lake, CO
Gross Area Acres – 265,765
Total Recreation Visits – 3,005,524
Annual Budget (2003 Fiscal Year) – $10,082,000
HistoryHistory Evidence shows man
10,000 years ago Major Stephen H. Long
Came because of governmental expeditionSummer 1820
Joel EstesFirst settler1859
History ContinuedHistory Continued Within a year Estes
holdings became a Welshman
Griff EvansAdded an extra cabinBegan to take in guestsThe first tourist accommodation in Estes Park
Peaceful Park Windham Thomas-Quin
Fourth earl of DunravenCame December of 1872Wanted some “sport” and huntingCame again in ’73, ’74…By ’77 owned much land and built Estes Park Hotel
More HistoryMore History More famous people
came throughHorace FergusonAbner SpragueElkanna J. LambThe JAMES family
Gold and Silver Fever1880’s
Beginning of TourismBeginning of Tourism Boost in tourism when
F.O. Stanley came to help health issues in 1903
Decided to invest:Built a first class hotel
– Stanley Hotel
Built an electric plantDonated money for road improvement
Also transported people via Stanley Steamer Busses
Due to efforts of F.O.Estes Park Protective and Improvement Association was established in 1906 for the purpose of protecting the wildflowers and wildlife and improving roads and trails
The grander viewThe grander view Enos Mills
born in Kansas, but came when he was 14Colorado Snow observerAppointed Government Lecturer on ForestryBought the Longs Peak Inn
1909 proposed National Park and Game Reserve
Rocky LeadersRocky Leaders F.O. Stanley-Stanley Steamer Co.
C.H. Bond
Abner Sprague
Denver Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Mountain Club
What it took to beginWhat it took to begin
Next few yearsMills fulfilled many speaking engagements, wrote many articles and worked to gain support
Envisioned a huge national park
Business interest opposed but over ruled
InceptionInception Park bill drafted and
passed through senateOctober 9, 1914The house January 12, 1915Signed by President Wilson
January 26, 1915
What the Park has to Offer 2003What the Park has to Offer 2003 Auto Touring Backpacking Biking Bird Watching Camping Climbing Cross Country Fishing
Hiking Horseback riding Interpretive Programs Mountaineering Nature Walks Snow Skiing Snow Shoeing Stargazing
Denali National Park
Location and Size
Located in Alaska
Denali covers over 6 million acres
Visitation number: approx. 400,000 visitors per year
1917: Mount McKinley National Park was established
1980: Denali National Park was established
The park was originally established to protect its large mammals, not because of majestic Mount McKinley. Charles Sheldon conceived the plan to conserve the region as a national park. Naturalist, hunter, and conservationist, Sheldon first traveled here in 1906 and again in 1907 with a packer and guide named Harry Karstens. (Karstens later made the first ascent of Mt. McKinley's south peak and would serve as the park's first superintendent.) Sheldon devoted much of his 1907 travels to studying boundaries for the proposed national park that would include territories suitable for a game refuge. When Sheldon returned to the East in 1908, the Game Committee of the Boone and Crockett Club, of which he was chairman, launched the campaign to establish a national park. Largely due to these efforts, Mount McKinley National Park was established in 1917. Its population of Dall sheep and other wildlife were now legislatively protected. However, Mount McKinley itself was not wholly included within the boundaries.
HistoryHistory
Continued HistoryContinued History The North peak of Mount McKinley, the true summit was reached for the first time in 1913 by three American climbers. Harry Karstens, the park’s first superintendent was one of the three to complete the climb.
Plants and AnimalsPlants and Animals Denali National park contains many species of animals.
They include: Dall Sheep, Caribou, Grizzly Bears, Gray Wolves, Moose, and 32 other smaller species.
Birds: 159 species, including gyrfalcons, hawk owls, goshawks, golden hawks, golden eagles, and artic terns
Mount McKinleyMount McKinley
Denali National Park is famous for Mount McKinley
CreditsCredits This PowerPoint was put together by our power and production class in New Glarus, Wisconsin. Our class was made up of Tyler Beutler, Jason Campbell, Michael Dahlk, John Lahey, Chase Legler,Griffin Rostan, Aaron Ruegsegger, Jesse Saunders, and Tom Sherven.