The contrasting quiet and inspiration of park soundscapes is important to you. Part of the National Park Service mission is to protect soundscapes so you can hear sounds as a park's founders intended. Both the sounds of the wild and the sounds meaningful in historic settings are protected in the National Park System. In sites where music, language, and history help people understand our national heritage, park soundscapes may include jazz music, battlefield sounds, or the songs of indigenous people. Listening Tips A captivating world of sound exists at Curecanti and all national parks.
Some areas stir with orchestrations of birdsongs.
Others remain so quiet you can hear your heart beat. Find a place to appreciate natural sounds on your visit and try to understand how your presence affects natural sound environments. Wear clothing made without noisy synthetic fabrics, Velcro, or snaps. Ties and buttons make less noise. Dress warmly enough to stay still comfortably.