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The Creation of Yosemite National Park

The Creation of Yosemite National Park

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Grand Canyon, Floating the River

Grand Canyon, Floating the River

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The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp

The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corp

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George Melendez Wright

George Melendez Wright

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Grand Tetons

Grand Tetons

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Great Nature

Great Nature

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New Land

New Land

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Ranger Baker

Ranger Baker

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Roosevelt and The Grand Canyon

Roosevelt and The Grand Canyon

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Mr. President Goes to Yellowstone

Mr. President Goes to Yellowstone

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The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)

The Scripture of Nature (1851-1890)

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The National Parks Season 1

The Last Refuge (1890-1915)

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The National Parks

For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People

At the entrance to Yellowstone National Park is a stone arch inscribed with the words: "For the Benefit and enjoyment of the people". Listen to park ranger, Shelton Johnson, as he discusses his arrival at Yellowstone and what those words mean to him.