I remember when I was a kid in the late 40’s/50’s and, I believe it was Chevron or Shell, who gave large (14 × 16/18) colored pictures of all our National Parks. The photo images were both beautiful and engaging, cementing my interest there in forever! The first National Park I visited was The Grand Canyon West rim where I was as completely enthralled with the Hopi presence as I was with the Canyon itself, as I suppose most 9 year olds would have been. From this point forward I became a stalwart fan of our National Park system. Following visits to Yellowstone, Yosemite and others I finally purchased a Gold Card at the Olympic National Park entitling me to “free” admission going forward. It is a little more than troubling to witness the unnecessary compromising of these Treasures by our current misguided administration.
Sincerely,
Grand Canyon National Park
America’s Southwest is full of breathtaking canyons, but none as famous or as widely visited as the Grand Canyon. This world-famous landmark offers wondrous views, spectacular hiking, exhilarating whitewater rafting and countless adventures. One look across the enormous chasm confirms just why this inspirational place is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-see destination for so many travelers. The park also protects a wealth of biological diversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species and several rare ecosystems.
State(s): Arizona
Established: 1919
“Preservation of these lands from abuse in any form for now and the future. Harm to these lands SHOULD be constitutionaly protected from any and all attempts to degrade or re arrange their designated status from any sort of development be it commercial or other. No Congress or other governmental entity should be able to modify, other than maintenance, any of these public Wilderness set-asides.”
National parks represent the best of America. Why do you care about protecting and preserving them? Tell us why parks matter to you!
Success! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’ll be notified by email when your story is approved and added to the collection on the My Park Story homepage.
In the meantime, you can share your own story page with your family and friends — and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!
Here’s your unique story page link:
{{ storyUrl }}-
Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
Twelve years ago, my husband and I spent 3 days visiting the Grand Canyon. One of those days I suggested taking a hike down into the canyon on the South Kaibab Trail. It was amazing! You don’t realize the vastness of the canyon until you’re down in it, looking up,…
-
Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
I returned to the Grand Canyon a few months after my father passed away. I hiked solo down the crumbling switchbacks below Horseshoe Mesa and across the stark plateau to Hance Rapids. My dad introduced me to the Canyon; as a reluctant teenager we hiked down to Bright Angel campground.…
-
Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
We’re a family of four from South Carolina that includes a son in fourth grade and a daughter in college. A tradition of ours is to take at least one vacation each year to a national park. For Christmas 2021, we planned to visit Grand Canyon National Park and Saguaro…
Preserve Our Parks
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.
Donate Now