Description
Book SynopsisAn intimate and candid account of our national parks detailing their strengths, vulnerabilities, and essential role in American life
Trade Review“
American Covenant is part historical review and part memoir. The authors . . . eloquently share their personal experience and ideas on how the preservation and enjoyment of national parks can be addressed in the 21st century.”—Susan Catherine Cork,
Conservation Biology“
American Covenant is a unique and personal contribution showcasing the hard-earned wisdom of two experts who know the National Park Service the best. Their stories and anecdotes illustrate why national parks are important for both individuals and our nation as a whole.”—Justin Farrell, author of
Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West“Michael Soukup and Gary Machlis offer a heartfelt, insightful assessment of our national park system complete with science-based recommendations for ensuring this magnificent natural heritage is passed along to future generations in an unimpaired condition.”—Robert B. Keiter, author of
To Conserve Unimpaired: The Evolution of the National Park Idea
