"National Parks of the Midwest," 1968 | State Historical Society of Iowa

The National Parks of the Midwest was created by the National Park Service to highlight different regions of the country, and to encourage travel to those regions.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, "National Parks of the Midwest," National Park Service, 1968

Description

The "National Parks of the Midwest" article and map was created by the National Park Service to highlight different regions of the country, and to encourage travel to those regions. The document includes a description and brief history of the region, as well as a map with recommended places to visit in each state.

Transcript of "National Parks of the Midwest"

Source-Dependent Questions

Which two sites are highlighted for visitors to see in Iowa?
Which states are considered part of the Midwest at the time of this publication?
What are some of the places that are highlighted in the description section?
Do you suppose the author considers the Midwest to be beautiful land? What evidence is there in the text to support your claim?

Citation Information

"National Parks of the Midwest," National Park Service, 1968. Courtesy of Library of Congress