In this video, I'll introduce you to the philosophy of monumentalism, which has been one of the dominant forces shaping our National Parks since their inception. Through this lens, we can understand why certain National Parks were even created in the first place, what size they were, and what was allowed inside of them. Even today, your perception of the "best" and "worst" National Parks has probably been influence by ways of thinking that can be tied directly back to... monumentalism.

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Sources and Resources:
"National Parks: The American Experience" by Alfred Runte

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