5 National Parks Tied to Asian American and Pacific History

5 National Parks Tied to Asian American and Pacific History

The National Park Service was founded in 1916 to protect America’s natural, historical, and cultural resources. Although the National Park Service is best known for safeguarding natural regions, it also works with local communities to conserve important historical locations. Many national parks recognize Asian Americans’ significant contributions to American history, from constructing the transcontinental railroad …