American Covenant

“American Covenant is a unique and personal contribution showcasing the hard-earned wisdom of two experts who know the National ParkService the best. Their stories and anecdotes illustrate why national parks are important for both individuals and our nation as a whole.”—Justin Farrell, author of Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West

"Michael Soukup and Gary Machlis offer a heartfelt, insightful assessment of our national park system complete with science-based recommendations for ensuring this magnificent natural heritage is passed along to future generations in an unimpaired condition.”—Robert B. Keiter, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­author of To Conserve Unimpaired: The Evolution of the National Park Idea
 

“This outstanding book speaks eloquently and powerfully to the importance of science-based decision making in the preservation, management, and public use of parks. A must read for all those who care about national parks.”—Bob Stanton, 15th Director of the National Park Service