Back during Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, the conservation of our forests, lakes, oceans, and nature in general was a large aspect of Roosevelt's policies. With the help of John Muir, a naturalist, explorer, and fellow conversationalist, Roosevelt was able to establish the National Park System throughout all of the United States. This weekend, August 25-28, all National Park's admissions will be free, in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the National Park System. Iconic parks like Yosemite in Central California, Yellowstone in Wyoming, and King's Canyon in the Sierra Nevada will go from $20-30 per person to being free. These parks hold a very special place in America's history, however, some republicans are calling for the shutting down of these parks. Nick Kristof stated, "It's sad to see today's republicans hostile to continuing federal stewardship of these lands, since it was republicans like Theodore Roosevelt whom we most owe for this exceptional heritage." Therefore, the debate arises over what is the right thing to do with this land. I personally believe that National Parks are a critical element of this country. They provide us with the beauty of nature and remind us how important and special the outdoors truly is. Not only do I feel like we should do everything in our power to protect these parks, but I also think that we should take measures in order to create new nature reserves. National Parks are the perfect way for Americans young and old to see into the past of our country and honor the legacy that the icon Theodore Roosevelt created. http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/08/24/time-to-follow-teddy-roosevelts-advice-drop-politics-and-enjoy-a-park/
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