Land of the Giants (Reel 1)

The film chronicles the establishment and preservation efforts of California's state parks, focusing on significant landmarks like Yosemite Valley and California Redwood State Park. Initially, Yosemite Valley became a state park in 1865, later incorporated into Yosemite National Park in 1890. The conservation movement gained momentum, leading to the creation of California Redwood State Park in the early 20th century, preserving vast redwood forests. The Save the Redwoods League played a crucial role, advocating for state park bonds, which were approved in 1929, funding parks encompassing diverse landscapes from mountains to deserts. The film highlights ongoing development efforts by the Civilian Conservation Corps, ensuring park accessibility and preservation of natural beauty through trails, bridges, and fire prevention measures. **Keywords:** - California state parks - Yosemite Valley - Yosemite National Park - California Redwood State Park - Save the Redwoods League - Conservation movement - Civilian Conservation Corps - Park development - Redwood forests - State park bonds RR48 32 R 1 LANDOFTHE GIANTS We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.