Soundscapes of National Parks

Audio Report on May 31, 2010 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Environment, Radio

Many Californians will be spending summer traveling to their favorite getaway spot. Some of the most popular tourist destinations are national parks. But we can love them just a little too much. Too many hikers crowd trails, exhaust from automobiles clouds park air, and as Craig Miller reports, we can also have a big impact on one of the most treasured aspects of a park, its sound.

Additional Links

• National Parks Service
• NPS Soundscapes Project
• Reporter's Notes: Soundscapes of National Parks

Educator Guides

• National Parks Supplemental Guide