September is National Wilderness Month. The dictionary describes wilderness as: an uncultivated, uninhabited and inhospitable region. For a lot of places in the world, that definition fits perfectly.

It’s a great time to get out and explore any of our 424 national parks. Did you know that the work of surveyors was instrumental in the establishment of these parks?

Surveyors are natural explorers, so they appreciate and enjoy the beauty and infinite variety of nature every day. Unless you choose a profession that includes the outdoors, people must intentionally plan a trip to a county, state or national park. Most people aren’t aware that surveyors were instrumental in the creation of our National Parks, including our first – Yellowstone National Park.