Stephen T. Mather & Horace Albright: Guardians of the Parks, Founders of the NPS: A Visual Tribute i

Step into the wild beauty of America's national parks and experience the inspiring legacy of two men who helped preserve them for future generations. This visual tribute honors Stephen T. Mather and Horace Albright, founding leaders of the National Park Service and passionate advocates for protecting the nation's most treasured landscapes.

Featuring 70 original paintings that capture the grandeur of parks such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, and Carlsbad Caverns, the book pairs stunning artwork with powerful quotes by and about Mather and Albright. These words are drawn from their personal writings, speeches, and historical tributes-revealing their vision, sacrifice, and the deep values that guided their work.

Perfect for nature lovers, historians, conservationists, and art enthusiasts alike, this collection is more than a celebration of scenery-it is a moving tribute to the people who made the parks possible. Through their words and through art, this book reminds us why the national parks matter, and why we must continue to protect them.