Peggy Sanders
Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738523064
- author:
- Peggy Sanders
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- History, United States
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years explores the fascinating history of this unique American treasure. The story begins with the discovery of Wind Cave in 1881, when brothers Jesse and Tom Bingham followed the sounds of the whistling wind to uncover its secrets.
The cave's significance was soon recognised, leading to its establishment as Wind Cave National Park in 1903 - the seventh national park in the United States and the first to focus on a cave. Over the years, the park has undergone significant development, including the construction of roads and buildings by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
This book provides an in-depth look at Wind Cave National Park's history, from its early discovery to its current status as a world-renowned destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. With over 100 miles of surveyed cavern passageways and 28,295 acres of diverse ecology above ground, the park is a true American treasure.
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