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National Parks - Playgrounds of the People  | 5

National Parks - Playgrounds of the People | 5

FromAmerican History Tellers


National Parks - Playgrounds of the People | 5

FromAmerican History Tellers

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1914, America’s National Parks had a problem: no one was using them. And those few that were faced unmaintained roads, trails strewn with garbage, and a lack of amenities that made it hard for the average American to enjoy themselves. One man had enough, and went to Washington on a mission: establish a new National Parks Service, and transform these neglected, magic spaces into clean, approachable, fun vacation destinations.But in taking the reins, mining tycoon and marketing genius Stephen Mather would face many challenges: wolves, bears, fires, and his own internal torment.If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: 1-800-826-3632Support us by supporting our sponsors! ZipRecruiter -  You can try ZipRecruiter for FREE by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/AHTQuip - Visit GetQuip.com/TELLERS to get your first refill pack free with a toothbrush!
Released:
Sep 12, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life -the words you speak, the ideas you share- can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We’ll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we’ll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind Tides Of History, Fall Of Rome and Dirty John.