I am writing this sitting on a bench at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas. The gift shop is currently under renovation, which is a shame as they just lost money on my inability to shop. My husband is out hiking the preserve looking for buffalo, so I figured I would write a blog entry.
We just spent several days in Kansas. The view driving through Kansas was wind turbines (another blog) and farm land. Not until we got to the preserve did we see the native tallgrass that used to cover the prairies of Kansas and the other midwestern states of the United States.
Why are preserves like this one important? What purpose do they serve? Why are the US National Parks important, or national preserved areas in other countries? What is the history of the National Park system?
Create a brochure or map for a National Park. Create a model or diorama of a National Park. Write an advertisement for a Park or Preserve.
Propose a new National Park. Contact your local or state/territory government about a need for a new park. Who knows – you might end up creating something new! It doesn’t get anymore authentic than that! And if you have a gift shop let me know…I’ll be there!
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