Protecting the Desert

National parks are for all of us to enjoy. Let’s learn about one park.

Minerva Hoyt

Minerva Hoyt lived in California long ago. She loved the desert. She wanted to protect it by making a national park. Her idea worked! The park opened in 1936. Many people still enjoy it today.

What Do You Think?  Are national parks important? What makes you think that?

Photo Credit: NPS/Robb Hannawacker