In case your wondering, it was President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt that had the forethought to set aside lands for conservation. In addition, my bruises are healing nicely. The shades of purple and blue are now replaced by yellow and pink. Speaking of colors...great pictures. I would definitely buy these as postcards, and I can't imagine that the postcard business is anything like the teacher business. Molly
Okay, I know that TR was a major conservationist, but Yellowstone was the first national park, established in 1872, 20-25 years before TR became an activist.
Okay...I did my research (from the National Parks Service)...
Supported by railroad companies, and with assistance from members of the Washburn expedition and others, Ferdinand V. Hayden promoted legislation in Congress in 1871 and 1872 to protect approximately two million acres of the land "lying near the headwaters of the Yellowstone River". On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the law declaring that this area would forever be preserved: "dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." The world's first national park had been born!
All right smartypants...sorry for my history blunder. I did some research myself, and found that Teddy Roosevelt was a true conservationist, which you mention. Although Yellowstone was Grants (sorry, I got confused and thought that you were at Yosemite), Roosevelt did a lot as far as conservation in the West. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/tr/envir.html Molly
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Beautiful pictures, Amy and Tim! Glad you are having fun!
Real cool pictures!
I like the picture of the yellow bus?
Stunning photo! Do I hear postcard contract????
The picture is incredible. I'm sure it is breath taking in person!
I went to Target today. I'll show you the pictures when you get back. (Oh well...)
The girls are in Iowa this week so they'll have some catching up to do when they get back. They'll love the baby pictures as much as Tim does!
In case your wondering, it was President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt that had the forethought to set aside lands for conservation. In addition, my bruises are healing nicely. The shades of purple and blue are now replaced by yellow and pink. Speaking of colors...great pictures. I would definitely buy these as postcards, and I can't imagine that the postcard business is anything like the teacher business. Molly
Okay, I know that TR was a major conservationist, but Yellowstone was the first national park, established in 1872, 20-25 years before TR became an activist.
Okay...I did my research (from the National Parks Service)...
Supported by railroad companies, and with assistance from members of the Washburn expedition and others, Ferdinand V. Hayden promoted legislation in Congress in 1871 and 1872 to protect approximately two million acres of the land "lying near the headwaters of the Yellowstone River". On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the law declaring that this area would forever be preserved: "dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people." The world's first national park had been born!
There you have it!
@ Carla:
What pictures? What did I miss?
All right smartypants...sorry for my history blunder. I did some research myself, and found that Teddy Roosevelt was a true conservationist, which you mention. Although Yellowstone was Grants (sorry, I got confused and thought that you were at Yosemite), Roosevelt did a lot as far as conservation in the West.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/tr/envir.html
Molly
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