We started out not having a clue about what national park we wanted to research. We browsed around for awhile before coming across this beautiful park, located in Washington.
I found it very interesting that there was such an abundant amount of information online about this national park. What I think I found most interesting was that the park doesn't charge an admission fee! The park makes money from the campgrounds and other tourist attractions. Even more interesting is that almost all of the money the park makes goes back into the park to make it an even greater place!
I really liked this activity, especially after our field trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. It allowed me to look at another national park and compare it to our local one, as well as other parks I have visited such as the Great Smoky Mountains and Mammoth Cave. Studying this beautiful national park has inspired me to visit more national parks. I have always wanted to head out west to see some of the beautiful parks out that way such as Yosemite.
I have definitely been inspired by our field trip and this project. I would love to be able to take my students on a field trip to explore the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as well as do a mini research lesson on different national parks. I would also want to spend time talking about how it is our responsibility to take care of and protect these beautiful places.
To learn more about national parks and explore the national parks around our country, click here.
Social Studies Blog Post #7
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