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Diamonds in the Rough Panel Looks at Past, Present and Future of National Park System in Urban Areas

Why have the so-called “crown jewels” of the National Park system (mostly large, rural areas in the western U.S.) received the majority of scholarly and public attention? How does looking at park units in a variety of settings, including urban areas, change perspectives on the system’s history, present condition and future direction? A panel considered these questions at the recent NCPH meeting in Baltimore, MD.

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Diamonds in the Rough Panel Looks at Past, Present and Future of National Park System in Urban Areas

Why have the so-called “crown jewels” of the National Park system (mostly large, rural areas in the western U.S.) received the majority of scholarly and public attention? How does looking at park units in a variety of settings, including urban areas, change perspectives on the system’s history, present condition and future direction? A panel considered these questions at the recent NCPH meeting in Baltimore, MD.

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