{"product_id":"an-exaltation-of-parks-john-d-rockefeller-jr-s-crusade-to-save-americas-wonderlands-paperback","title":"An Exaltation of Parks: John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s Crusade to Save America's Wonderlands - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Kemp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncovering the partnership that saved America's natural treasures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e America's national parks are facing unprecedented challenges. With visitation pressures mounting and the National Park Service struggling to keep up, author and former park ranger Steve Kemp looks toward one exceptionally effective historical example of conservation philanthropy and park building--the collaboration between John D. Rockefeller Jr. and NPS legends Stephen Mather, Horace Albright, and Arno Cammerer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Exaltation of Parks\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the inspiring story of this collaboration, showing how the partnership transformed some of America's most cherished national parks, including Acadia, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. It recounts Rockefeller's lifelong dedication to conservation, digging into his own pockets and toiling as a volunteer to achieve his goals for converting private land into public use. Bringing to life the history and significance of America's most magnificent landscapes, this volume is both a tribute to past conservation victories and a call to action for the future, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance to preserve these national treasures for generations to come.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Kemp\u003c\/b\u003e is a former seasonal ranger in Yellowstone and Denali and served as publications director for the Great Smoky Mountains Association. He has written for \u003ci\u003eNational Parks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSmokies Life Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eTrees of the Smokies\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGreat Smoky Mountains Simply Beautiful.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53418498720077,"sku":"9781647692247","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/Cr1M-30hmr9781647692247.webp?v=1771908882","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/an-exaltation-of-parks-john-d-rockefeller-jr-s-crusade-to-save-americas-wonderlands-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}