In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Act into law. This act would protect the United States’ natural wonders for visitors to enjoy both presently and in the future. Then, following in 1891, the Forest Reserve Act to allow presidents the ability to establish permanent forest reserves within public land - this legislation would lead to the establishment of national forests. And following that in 1906 was the Antiquities Act, which gave presidents the ability to preserve sites that hold historical significance. Then, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act that would create the National Park Service. With the invention of the car and the road tripping fad of the 50s and 60s, soon came the iconic park signage and visitor’s centers we still see today. And since, visiting each of the 63 major national parks has continued to be one of America’s favorite pastimes. NAtIONAL PARKS Rules and regulations of the Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park, Department of the Interior. Washington, D. C. May, 4, 1881. National Park Service’s arrowhead logo. source: parksandtrips.com 1951 1952 1968 2000
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