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Texas National Parks
Texas is home to 8 National Parks that highlight the natural beauty of wild Texas. Find out more about these amazing parks on the National Park Service web site.
Texas National Historic Sites
Rich in history, Texas features 5 fascinating historical sites and monuments, including the San Antonio Missions. Find out more on the National Park Services Web Site.
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U.S. National Park Service
From Acadia to Zion, the National Park system offers up a taste of the great diversity that is the United States of America. Through the NPS's efforts, sites both natual and historical have been preserved so that future generations can see and enjoy them. Get out and explore the world within the National Parks of the U.S.
Favorite Books
Our National Parks - by Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was peerless in capturing the beauty of the National Parks in photographs. Out-of-print and unpublished Adams letters, speeches and writings accompany the photographs and provide a complete picture of this artist and fervent lover of nature.
The Official Guide to America's National Parks
Fodor's presents this definitive guide to visiting the National Parks. It's the only guide endorsed by the National Park Foundation.
The Geologic Story of the National Parks and Monuments
Beneath the beauty of the National Parks is a world of change. Learn more of the natural forces at work that create such sites as Yellowstone's Old Faithful geyser.
Roosevelt the Explorer: T.R.'s Amazing Adventures as a Naturalist, Conservationist, and Explorer - H. Paul Jeffers
Theodore Roosevelt's signing of the Antiquities Act of 1906 was a significant step in the growth of the National Park Service. Learn more about Roosevelt's legacy and his passion for the great outdoors and its preservation.
Web Sites of Interest
For information about the National Park Service and those who support it, check out the following links.
- National Park Service
The National Park Service cares for the nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the United States. - National Park Foundation
The National Park Foundation is the national charitable partner of the National Park Service. - American Hiking Society Explore the 200,000 miles of our national trail system. The American Hiking Society has resources for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The US National Parks and Places Group - Flickr
Historic Trails in Texas
Many settlers heading west or traveling between the US and Mexico crossed through Texas on one of these National Historic Trails. Learn more about them on the National Park Service web site.
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