Being stalked by a deer, wearing rubber flowers proudly on your head, enjoying tin pants sliding, and using dolphins to water-ski are just some of the fun activities awaiting you in your summertime issue of Retroview. If you enjoy this quarterly e-newsletter, which provides glimpses of the past through the pages of ProQuest Historical Newspapers™, please share it with your friends and colleagues through Facebook, Twitter, or email.
The "Most Weighty" Question
President Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to make conservation a national issue. One of his lasting legacies is his role in creating 150 national forests, 5 national parks, and 18 national monuments.
In 1908, he organized the first conference of governors to discuss the conservation of natural resources. While land conservation brought up questions of states' rights and personal ownership, President Roosevelt stressed the importance of conserving natural resources so that they would be available to future generations. He tied conservation to the preservation of farming and country life. By appealing to a variety of audiences, Roosevelt successfully addressed "the most weighty question now before the people," and established a legacy of what we now call environmentalism.
A Walk Across the Continent
In 1884, Charles Lummis, a reporter from Cincinnati, Ohio, walked over 3,500 miles to take a job as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Along the way, he sent correspondence describing his experiences to the newspaper, which the Times shared with its readers.
During the journey, Lummis encountered extraordinary landscapes and brutal weather. He provided a vivid account of the Grand Canyon, remarking, "I could think of nothing else than that I stood in the street of some great city of the gods, the capital of all Olympus." Lummis also reported on the colorful people that settled in the West, and provided a unique glimpse into the daily lives of southwest Native American tribes.
Joys of Camping
In theory, camping is a great experience. Mother Nature. Getting in touch with one's roots. Pure relaxation. In theory....
Outfitted for the Outdoors
In order to enjoy the great outdoors, you need the right equipment and the right clothing. See what should be on your shopping list.
Places to Go, Things to Do
Resorts, ranches, spas, and more beckon the adventure seekers, the ailing, and the fuel conscious. Discover a world of summertime adventures captured in ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
Using Dolphins for Water-Skiing Isn't Easy
When we think of the great outdoors, our minds turn to the beach. And here, there are plenty of opportunities to laugh and learn under the summer sun. See what historical cartoonists had to say at the water's edge.
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