Migratory species have existed here long before human science. We need to leave things be.
Sincerely,
Chiricahua National Monument
This national monument in southern Arizona is a fantasy world of extraordinary rock sculptures created by the forces of nature over millions of years. Visitors can experience these hoodoos and other geologic wonders, enjoy mountain views, and see some of the rich animal and plant diversity in the park by exploring the eight-mile paved scenic drive and 17 miles of hiking trails, among other attractions.
State(s): Arizona
Established: 1924
“It’s a home to wildlife and wildlife is proof of a healthy biome. ”
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
My mother from Hannibal, MO met my father from Red Lodge Montana at Yellowstone when she was a tourist and he was a tourist bus driver. He watched her through his rear view mirror as she cavorted with her friends. He asked her to a dance, and the rest became…
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Greetings from Indiana Dunes National Park
Before it was a national park, it was my personal playground. I grew up exploring the dunes and interdunal ponds adjacent to my home town on Lake Michigan’s south shore. Thanks to the involvement of my mother and others, especially our neighbor Save the Dunes Council Founder Dorothy Buell, these…
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