In this episode, we explore the origins and establishment of the U.S. National Park System, tracing its roots back to the 19th century. We discuss the pivotal role of naturalist John Muir and early conservationists, who advocated for the preservation of America's wilderness. We highlight the top 5 most popular national parks and tell you why they were even created in the first place. The episode also delves into the contributions of Theodore Roosevelt and a few other key Presidents, who played important roles and helped expand the park system and create the governing bodies who protect it today. Finally, we give you some “know before you go” tips and a few fun facts for the road.
