Protecting National Park Soundscapes

by National Park Service, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, National Academy of Engineering

America's national parks provide a wealth of experiences to millions of people every year. What visitors see--landscapes, wildlife, cultural activities--often lingers in memory for life. And what they hear adds a dimension that sight alone cannot provide. Natural sounds can dramatically enhance visitors' experience of many aspects of park environments. In some settings, such as the expanses of Yellowstone National Park, they can even be the best...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309285429
• ISBN13: 9780309285421
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 60 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"