This got me to thinking about all the beautiful places that United States has to offer. When I was a kid - I remember visiting the Four Corners and camping outside of Chimney Rock near Durango, Colorado and driving through Chaco Canyon. It was a once in a lifetime trip that had me travelling all over the American Southwest.
You assignment this week is to listen to the 3 minute podcast from NPR on Chimney Rock and read the article that goes along with.
http://www.npr.org/2012/09/21/161583836/chimney-rock-becomes-newest-national-monument?ft=1&f=1007
Podcast http://www.npr.org/programs/all-things-considered/
Leave a comment on whether you believe the government should be involved in the preservation and conservation certain areas.
Also give me a personal comment on which parks you have visited and/or which parks(national monuments) you think you might like to visit. (many of you will be going to Washington DC next month and there are many National Monuments and National Historical Sites.