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The Path to Preservation:
From his home here in Martinez, John Muir fought for the creation of a nationwide system of parks to preserve America's treasures and to assure that they remained protected for all people to enjoy. Shortly after his death, the National Park Service was created for that very purpose, and hundreds of national parks have followed. Each national park tells a story or preserved a place that has national significance. he parks also tell stories for those dedicated people who devoted themselves to saving a precious place that they loved. These people have put their mark upon the American landscape for generations to come. The reminded us all of the importance of participation, and in doing so, they have realized the full meaning of American Democracy. |