For many RVers, the year 1916 should go down as a date of celebration. That was the year the National Park Service got its start. For you park trivia fans, you'll already be able to name the first of the nation's parks [pause for head scratching]: That's right! Yellowstone. In fairness, Yellowstone was recognized as a park back in 1872 when the federal government took steps to protect it, but the Park Service had to wait a while for its own birthing.
From small beginnings, the National Park System has expanded, and today, America holds title to 58 "National Parks," but really, counting National Monuments and other holdings, the service manages affairs on about 409 different "units," comprising 84 million acres. Across those 84 million acres there are only 8,500 miles of roadway, meaning to really get out and see these great treasures, a lot of us would have to get out of our rigs and do the walkabout.
Obviously, it's not possible for a lot of us to do that. So what's the next best thing? Walk or roll into an IMAX theater next year, and celebrate 100 years of the parks watching the movie, National Parks Adventure. Not only will you get out on the trails of some of the most magnificent protected areas of the U.S., in many cases you'll get an eagle's eye view through some great aerial shots.
To whet your appetite, take a look at the trailer for the upcoming show.
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