As Yosemite National Park stands in grave danger of fire, it is time again to enjoy Ken Burns’ The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. I never tire of the National Parks and the genius of making America own them. How many countries have these kinds of parks available to the common man? Most beautiful spots are owned by the rich and elite in other spots around the world. Yellowstone National Park was the very first (1872)and it just happens to be my favorite. It isn’t the prettiest by far but the animals and geysers and geological uniqueness make up for what it lacks in beauty. Perhaps the best thing about it is that the American buffalo was preserved and kept from extinction.
