domingo, 5 de junho de 2011

Exploring the National Park Service Website


The National Park Service website (www.nps.gov) helps organize all of the information that comes from trying to keep track of millions of acres of land in every state. The NPS is a government entity that is responsible for overseeing all of the national parks that are located in the United States.

The first option you notice on the National Park Service home page is the user-friendly map of the entire country and its territories. By running your mouse over the top of the State of your choosing, a small window appears providing general information of the parks located within the State.

When you click upon the State, the site brings you quickly to a state map detailing the national parks and monuments found within the selection. The level of information doesn't stop here.

By simply selecting the park of your choice, you will find yourself on the park's home page for you to peruse at your leisure. The information found on these United States national parks sites is thorough and seemingly endless.

If you look beyond the map on the home page, you will see sections on both the left hand side of the map and directly below the map. These links will guide you to detailed pages that describe the history of the NPS. You will also find an educational section for teachers and students.

The history of the National Park Service spans centuries detailing the origins of several notable museums, collection, libraries, national parks and monuments (such as Robert E. Lee's Memorial, and Lincoln's boyhood home in Indiana). You could spend centuries exploring this information.

The nature and sciences section not only breaks down what wildlife and geographical features within these United States national parks but it also tells about the science involved in protecting these environments to keep them untainted by civilization. Also, it provides information on contests (like the National Natural Landmarks Photo Contest) and challenges geared towards conserving nature.

The section for teachers and children on the National Park Service's website is one that anyone should look at, regardless of age. There is plenty of fun and entertaining information about the national parks and monuments in the country, and also class resources and curriculum for field trips - very handy for volunteers working with children!

Young people who visit this area can become WebRangers and play an online game to explore parks around the country or visit GoZone, fun activities children can take part in at certain parks. Whether you're young or old, the National Park Service website has something for everyone.








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