Shared Stories
Welcome to our Shared Stories section, where visitors to our parks and NPCA donors have chosen to share their thoughts and stories regarding our National Parks! Thank you to all who have shared their story with the rest of us!
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appalachian trail area, northern NJ
Casey Potenzone , February 15, 2013
Northern NJ around the appalachian trail area / stokes state forrest. Not a national park but still amazing and must be protected!
Casey Potenzone , February 15, 2013
Northern NJ around the appalachian trail area / stokes state forrest. Not a national park but still amazing and must be protected!
Sunset in Mojave
Meg Voigtschild , February 15, 2013
We are on a mission to visit as many national parks/historic sites as we can. We were on a business trip to L.A. and decided to add a few days and drive over to Mojave National Preserve. We absolutely loved the majesty of mountains, desert and...
Meg Voigtschild , February 15, 2013
We are on a mission to visit as many national parks/historic sites as we can. We were on a business trip to L.A. and decided to add a few days and drive over to Mojave National Preserve. We absolutely loved the majesty of mountains, desert and...
Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace in NYC
Ann Cannon , February 15, 2013
This picture was taken outside Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace NHS in NYC. The day we were there they had a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator so we got our picture taken with him. This is a great historic site to visit if you are ever in NYC.
Ann Cannon , February 15, 2013
This picture was taken outside Teddy Roosevelt Birthplace NHS in NYC. The day we were there they had a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator so we got our picture taken with him. This is a great historic site to visit if you are ever in NYC.
On Top of the World
Mary DeVane Hertrich , February 15, 2013
Two good friends standing atop Triple Divide Pass in Glacier National Park.
Mary DeVane Hertrich , February 15, 2013
Two good friends standing atop Triple Divide Pass in Glacier National Park.
Brothers at Acadia
Beverly Burtzlaff , February 15, 2013
My three sons relaxing after climbing on rocks in Acadia National Park
Beverly Burtzlaff , February 15, 2013
My three sons relaxing after climbing on rocks in Acadia National Park
O-H-I-O
Beverly Burtzlaff , February 15, 2013
My husband and sons making doing the famous O-H-I-O cheer at the top of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, in July 2011.
Beverly Burtzlaff , February 15, 2013
My husband and sons making doing the famous O-H-I-O cheer at the top of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, in July 2011.
CANYONMAN!
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
My friend Gary, aka Canyonman for his love of the Grand Canyon. Taken on Clear Creek Trail, just above the Phantom Ranch area.
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
My friend Gary, aka Canyonman for his love of the Grand Canyon. Taken on Clear Creek Trail, just above the Phantom Ranch area.
HIKE
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
We hiked many short trails this day, mostly to waterfalls. We estimated our 4 year old hiked about 3+ miles in total!
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
We hiked many short trails this day, mostly to waterfalls. We estimated our 4 year old hiked about 3+ miles in total!
First Visit
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
My son's first visit to the Grand Canyon!
Craig Zwiebel , February 15, 2013
My son's first visit to the Grand Canyon!
Stepping UP
Dieter Kreckel , February 14, 2013
Taken with Canon 7D with 17-55 lens. Had my son pretend he was going to walk on top of the Dome.
Dieter Kreckel , February 14, 2013
Taken with Canon 7D with 17-55 lens. Had my son pretend he was going to walk on top of the Dome.
