Bliss Quote by Robert Smithson

National Parks are a part of the American experience. They evoke memories of childhood vacations and pride in the beauty of our national landscapes.…

— Will Hurd

National parks are cathedrals of spirituality and emotion, and unfortunately, they are being loved to death by many of the same people who enjoy…

— Michael Frome

The spiritual uplift, the goodwill, cheerfulness and optimism that accompanies every expedition to the outdoors is the peculiar spirit that our people need in…

— Herbert Hoover

The national park idea has been nurtured by each succeeding generation of Americans. Today, across our land, the National Park System represents America at…

— George B. Hartzog Jr

“If the park can be reduced to a single cultural indicator, it is that of optimism. Contained within the evolution of the park idea…

— Karen R. Jones & John Wills

If I wished to see a mountain or other scenery under the most favorable auspices, I would go to it in foul weather, so…

— Henry David Thoreau

There are some delightful places in this world which have a sensual charm for the eyes. One loves them with a physical love. We…

— Guy de Maupassant

Cherish sunsets, wild creatures, and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth!

— Stewart Udall

Its the idea that people living close to nature tend to be noble. Its seeing all those sunsets that does it. You cant watch…

— Daniel Quinn

Parks and gardens are the quintessential intimate landscapes. People use them all the time, leaving their energy and memories behind. It's what's left behind…

— Michael Kenna

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.

— John Lubbock

There is a serene and settled majesty to woodland scenery that enters into the soul and delights and elevates it, and fills it with…

— Washington Irving