William Cronin says national parks intended for the masses are a 19th century American invention. James Mills investigates the Buffalo Soldiers and looks into the issue of why so few African-Americans visit the national Parks today. Mark Dowie provides examples of conservation projects involving native peoples that actually work. Richard Nelson hikes through the Alaskan wilderness recording sounds you can't hear anywhere else. Nevada Barr writes mystery novels that are set in a number of different National Parks.

