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  • Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    When, I was young growing up in eastern Tennessee, my family went camping every weekend except holidays. At that time, camping was allowed in almost every area that is now picnic only. My memories of Chimney Rock are awesome! We had Park Rangers give talks around a campfire, the visitor’s…

  • Greetings from Arches National Park

    We reported to a ranger and showed a picture of a visitor taking rocks from the park. I was so happy to have the ranger there to protect the park. We need the rangers presence in our parks to protect us and the park. Anytime I had trouble with my…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    I started camping at Blackwoods Campground in 1950 as a child. Our family spent at least a week there every summer until I was a junior in high school. I continued through my adult years and my husband and I spent our honeymoon there and many trips during the 40…

  • Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park

    I took a sunrise tour and walk along the south rim with one of the Rangers and she pointed out the most amazing things that I never would have noticed on my own. Plus she was able to add a little history here and there. We cannot lose our Rangers…

  • Greetings from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

    I was met by a ranger in the welcome center who gave me an in-depth explanation of the fossil beds and all the things I was about to see while exploring within the park boundary. Because of her knowledge and enthusiasm, I was able to enjoy my experience that much…

  • Greetings from Tuzigoot National Monument

    The folks in the museum there are so helpful and welcoming. I bought my passes in advance because I wasn't sure if it would be staffed, but was so happy to see them there. The museum was presented in a respectful way which seemed to take into consideration the many…

  • Greetings from Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

    Back in 2011 my husband was just finishing up chemotherapy. As part of his recovery we decided to purchase a small camper and go on the road to explore the National Parks and be surrounded by nature. When we were leaving the campground at the Great Sand Dunes National Park,…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    On our honeymoon, a forest ranger held a class on the elk mating season. The bugle of the elk (we heard real ones that trip) was unforgettable.

  • Greetings from Gettysburg National Military Park

    For many years my family and I have visited Gettysburg, during the winter, spring summer or fall. On every occasion I visit the visitors center just to meet with and listen or join one the amazing informative tours. Every summer THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE along PCN -PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY NETWORK -…

  • Greetings from Everglades National Park

    The ranger was so enthusiastic about his job and getting my grandchildren interested in the wildlife at his park. They were minimally interested at first but he got them involved by giving them a paper to complete and a drawing of their choice. After our tram tour they decided to…

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