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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
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America's Best Idea
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The National Parks have been called "America's best idea." The nearly 400 unit National Park System preserves the crown jewels of the American democracy. From Yellowstone to the White House, to Acadia and Pu'ukohola Heiau, Americans and visitors from around the world are drawn to these special places.

Please help us make America's best idea even better!

Attention Educators! If you would like resources that will help you use the PBS series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" for your classroom, visit the PBS National Parks website for educational resources, including lesson plans, day trip activities and more.

If you would like to find out more about what you can do to help "America's Best Idea" become even better, please contact the Park at (808) 882-7218 or by  Email.

Learn more about "America's Best Idea."
John Young  

Did You Know?
The British sailor John Young had a very interesting mid-life career change. In 1790 he became stranded on Hawai'i Island on his 46th birthday. He spent the next half of his life in the service of the Kamehameha dynasty and served as a high chief (ali'i nui). He went on to live to the age of 93!
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Last Updated: October 08, 2009 at 21:26 EST