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Greetings from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Gotta start them young! This was actually this little lady's second Harpers Ferry excursion, but this time we brought the extended family, hiked up Maryland Heights, and enjoyed an incredible sunset by the river. We talked to her about the history of this incredible place and I showed her where…
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

I spent most of my childhood growing up in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. I have many fond memories of hiking and camping in the Smokies with my family. I was the kid begging my siblings to stop along the trail so I could rest. Hiking is hard…
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Greetings from Independence National Historical Park

Keeping visitors away from the birthplace of America for all those days was nothing less than a sin. To see Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell -- and to learn how we came into being -- are essential experiences that should not be denied to Americans or international visitors.…
Greetings from Hamilton Grange National Memorial

I'm a volunteer at the Hamilton Grange. I love it. The rangers are amazing and incredibly welcoming. The shutdown is hurting not only the park employees but also the visitors who come to Harlem to enjoy the beautiful St. Nicholas park that the Grange is located in. I hope that…
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Greetings from Glacier National Park

I was 40 years old when I discovered our National Parks. I was between jobs and went to a hiking camp in southwest Utah and fell in love with Zion National Park. I came home and bought my husband hiking boots and we've been hiking our way through the God's…
Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Honors College students from 11 different universities spent a week camping and hiking in GSMNP, learning about opportunities and challenges facing NPS staff and researchers trying to provide for visitors while preserving the environmental quality of the GSMNP. These Partners in the Parks projects are offered through NCHC and NPS…