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  • Greetings from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

    Just read Rock of Ages article in the Fall 2026 issue. The musical stones found reminded me of Ringing Rocks County Park in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have always wanted to take my hammer and enjoy tapping the boulders there. It is in Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. Open daily…

  • Greetings from San Juan National Historic Site

    I regularly visit with my family on weekends. My daughters love to fly kite at the park.

  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    Thank You for an Unforgettable Experience at Glacier National Park. My gratitude to everyone who works so hard to preserve and operate Glacier National Park. My recent visit was truly unforgettable, and I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the incredible effort that goes into protecting…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    Parks like Acadia with its beauty and mystery are truly a wonder- so unique, rare and awe inspiring especially for someone born abroad. Thank you for all you do to preserve and let these parks thrive.

  • Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    As a native Tennessean, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your service at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies have always held a special place in my heart. From the rolling mountain vistas and mist-covered ridges to the rich history, wildlife, and trails…

  • Greetings from Pullman National Historical Park

    We happened to come upon the (at the time) recently opened Pullman National Historical Park on our way home from Chicago, so of course we had to stop and check it out. I remembered seeing some Pullman train cars back home in Texas, at the Railroad Museum in Galveston, so…

  • Greetings from Gateway National Recreation Area

    My family often takes walks on the beach at Sandy Hook, which is part of the Gateway National recreation area, and this is a picture of our dog Boswell. Sandy Hook combines a beautiful seashore atmosphere and it's great to view the crabs and sometime fish that are right off…

  • Greetings from Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

    Had a great summer outing with my work colleagues on Boston Harbor Islands. Great views of Boston Harbor and the Boston City Skyline.

  • Greetings from Badlands National Park

    I'll never forget the first time I saw the majestic Badlands. It was dusk and the scope of that landscape brought tears to my eyes.

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Acadia National Park with my family. We were truly amazed by the natural beauty surrounding the park, especially the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, which is known for offering one of the first sunrise views in the United States. We also…

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