Priceless places,
priceless memories.
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Even before my family and I reached the Smokies, I was in awe of the scenery around me. Tennessee’s vibrant forests framed the road on either side, and we drove along a glimmering creek that threaded through the trees. Later, after hiking up to Clingmans Dome, we watched the fog…
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Standing at the top of Clingman's Dome, being enveloped in one of the endless clouds, I was at the halfway point of my trip from childhood to adulthood. In August of 2021, my mother and I took the final drive away from my birthplace and home of central PA to…
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Greetings from Mount Rushmore National Memorial
I stopped in many places during a 1993 US road trip. My visit to Mt Rushmore had particular meaning because I have a BA in American History and have read several presidential biographies. I think the current historical trend, to explore both the negative and positive aspects of America’s history…
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Greetings from Capitol Reef National Park
This was taken in front of the Capitol Dome Rock in 1993. After seeing the arid environments of Arches and Canyonlands, I remember being very surprised to see the fruit trees here. I recently read an article in my National Park magazine about the ongoing efforts to save the orchards…
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Greetings from Arches National Park
My parents were eager to get me and my brother out of the house and visit some national parks. We woke up early one Sunday morning and headed to Moab, Utah. My older brother sat contentedly staring out of the window, watching the scenery change while I sat bored until…
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Greetings from Lincoln Memorial National Memorial
I’m lucky enough to have cousins who live DC and Baltimore so have been lucky enough to tour DC many times. This was taken in the fall of 1991. I am always awed by the Lincoln Memorial and the engraved words of Abraham Lincoln. 
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Greetings from Natural Bridges National Monument
In the spring of 1993, after living in CO for ten years, I decided to move home to OH. My dad had been diagnosed with cancer and 1300 miles just seemed too far away. But my sister Kim gave me great advice. She said, “He’s doing fine. Before you head…
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Greetings from Rosie The Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park
My Grandmother Marie Mitchell Willis worked as an Electrician on Minesweepers doing the degaussing electrical. She worked at Associated Shipbuilders Shipyard in Seattle, Washington, 1943 to 1946. During her time there, she put together a scrapbook. I have the scrapbook, in it, it has pictures, cards for crews of ship…
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Greetings from Sequoia National Park
My family has resided in Visalia CA for over 37 years. A couple of the children have relocated to other parts. Before relocating to this San Joaquin Valley, we intently wanted to learn about the area. Our decision was driven for the love the area, which at that time, it…
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Greetings from Theodore Roosevelt National Park
I have been visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park for over 30 years. Most years twice a summer. I, like so many others, look forward the most to sighting the wild horses. Now I hear that they are considering removing wild horses from the park --- permanently. If this is done…
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