Priceless places,
priceless memories.
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Greetings from Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
I worked in many different positions for the National Park Service, starting with Bent's Old Fort NHS. I was a seasonal Interpreter, then as a permanent Museum Technician, later as a Museum Curator and once again as the Chief Ranger, a job in which I did both Interpretation and Law…
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Greetings from Fort Stanwix National Monument
We were on our first extended trip around the country in our new RV, when we made it to Fort Stanwix in New York in July of 2021. We discovered that this is a dog friendly park so we brought our cockapoo “Ricky” along for the tour. When we entered…
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
Without a doubt, the ranger-lead hikes are simply "the BEST!" On 2 family vacations, we were a part of several of these adventures. Our son was in middle and high school at the time and a Boy Scout with camping experience including a trek at Philmont. He was fascinated by…
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Greetings from Virgin Islands National Park
Our extended family had an amazing Reef Point Hike experience with Ranger Karin in February 2025. She was a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional ranger and a great representative of National Park staff. We truly enjoyed our guided hike through the historical sites and viewing the petroglyphs. It was sponsored by…
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Greetings from Death Valley National Park
The rangers at Death Valley National Park were super supportive and helpful when we were planning our trip up to Panamint City through Surprise Canyon. Their advice prepared us for the roads and camping conditions near the trailhead, making this hauntingly beautiful ghost town scene possible.
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Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
Part of our family trip ended at the North Rim. How glorious until I got stung by bees. There on the top of the trail was a ranger who gave me a swab to take away itch and sting. Oh and then he was able to give my 8 year…
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Greetings from Acadia National Park
How do you compare sitting in a meadow under the stars looking for constellations with binoculars under the direction of one of the park staff? I learned so much about the night sky that evening and the magic of it remains with me.
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
We did the little train tour there and for over 2 hours, we got facts, history, and interesting tidbits on Yosemite for our first visit there. Our ranger was so funny and passionate about what he did. We still talk about it frequently! I can't imagine our parks without the…
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Greetings from Glacier National Park
A couple years ago, my husband and I hiked the Highline Trail and stayed overnight at the Granite Park Chalet. The National Park staff on-site were super knowledgeable and welcoming. We listened to stories about the park's history and wildlife and got a chance to connect with other travelers. The…
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Greetings from Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
I visited Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park for the first time when I was around 7. It seemed like a magical place: glimmering gold statues, small reflecting pools with tiny frogs, a view from a beautiful porch... I couldn't have asked for more as a 7 year old. I have gone…
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