Despite some conservative opposition—a chorus that skewered the legislation as a pork-barrel land grab—the measure also establishes thousands of acres of new wilderness areas . Congress passed major parks and wilderness legislation . The first national park was established in the Pacific Northwest, Yellowstone National Park ( now ). While the bill had bipartisan support , it underwent some turbulence by conservatives .
Congress passed major parks and wilderness legislation . The first national park was established in the Pacific Northwest, Yellowstone National Park ( now ). While the bill had bipartisan support , it underwent some turbulence by conservatives .