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  • Greetings from Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    Coming from out of state I had forgotten about the time change so was too late for the last tour of the day. A ranger redirected me to the various displays, the theater, and a ranger presentation that was going to happen soon after I arrived. It was still a…

  • Greetings from Yosemite National Park

    Being alone in a crowded place like Yosemite Valley is to really feel alone. Traveling solo has its advantages in that there are no arguments over timetables, schedules, meal choices and the like. On the other hand, our species tends toward gregariousness—sharing is fundamental. My attempts at being friendly at…

  • Greetings from Saguaro National Park

    I love national Parks. I live in Tucson near Saguaro national Park. The Rangers are vital and we couldn't do without them!

  • Greetings from Big Bend National Park

    Have been going and hiking at Big Bend for over 20 years and have never had a disappointing trip. Have hiked most every trail and all have always been well maintained and safe. Entire staff has always been great. Facilities are well kept and clean.

  • Greetings from Mammoth Cave National Park

    This place is magnificent. The rangers and cave guides brought it alive. This is a bucket list place. It *must* be preserved for all to experience. The rangers obvious love of the history and grandeur of this place is freely and eagerly shared. They will protect and share it with…

  • Greetings from Poverty Point National Monument

    When my husband and I arrived at the park in February, there were no other visitors and we headed to the visitors center. A Park Ranger greeted us at the door and apologized that the power was out which might minimize our experience to see the displays of artifacts. There…

  • Greetings from Joshua Tree National Park

    This is where I did my first backpacking trip 50 years ago at the tender age of 6. I’ve spent my life exploring and enjoying our public lands all throughout our nation. As an educator I brought students out into some of those places and saw the joy nature and…

  • Greetings from Crater Lake National Park

    I live near this beautiful sacred space. If it’s open to mining corporations and more industrial logging and such it would destroy the heart of this area. We are already set upon my multitudes of ecologically devastating corporate fronts. This place is a refuge for millions of animals including humans.…

  • Greetings from Sequoia National Park

    I remember going to Junior Ranger sessions while camping with my grandparents as a kid. We dissected owl pellets and learned about forest fires and wildfire fighting, and I remember a special session about how to not get lost in the wilderness and what to do if you are. Those…

  • Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park

    I'll never forget my first visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. My wife and I absolutely love the National Park system but living in Pennsylvania we had only experienced parks that were on the East Coast had never been to any locations out West. We decided it was time to…

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