Priceless places,
priceless memories.
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Greetings from Fort Stanwix National Monument
My Boy Scout Troop just did volunteer service work at Ft. Stanwix National Monument in Rome, NY. We cleaned the old straw bedding out of the Soldiers' Barracks. We learned that each wooden platform would hold 12 - 14 soldiers, and the straw provided their bedding, We filled seventy-two 42…
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Greetings from Cape Hatteras National Seashore
I retired in April 2014 and some of the folks I worked with gave me a National Park Pass. Over the past 2 years Parks have been a huge part of my retirement. Last week I went to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore/The Outer Banks and volunteered for the Beach…
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Greetings from Isle Royale National Park
In 2004 I stepped off a boat from Cooper Harbor at Isle Royale National Park. That visit changed my life. I have been back every year since as a student, volunteer, teacher, paddler, backpacker and moose bone collector. The peace I find on the Island is overwhelming. I sleep well…
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Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park
As volunteers in amazing Mt Rainier Park for over 10 years now, we are very aware of the backlog of needed work not funded by the government. Joining the National Parks Conservation Association we hope will be a way for us to further help the park we love so much.
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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 Olympic National Park
I am so impressed with the Elwha dam removal and the collaboration between the Park and the tribes. The dedication by the Park for conservation and restoring tribal rights is the right thing to do. I like the opportunity the project has to teach youth about conservation and joining fellow…
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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.…
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
My first visit to Yellowstone National Park was part of a program run by Ecology Project International. Attending the program was one of the best decisions I’ve made, especially after spending my life in the suburbs. Being able to enjoy nature without the distractions of technology proved invaluable to me.…
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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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