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  • Greetings from Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

    Lived in Maryland most of my life. Enjoyed many trips to Fort McHenry with family and hosting visitors. Thank you for the great care you take of this special space. You make a difference!

  • Greetings from Assateague Island National Seashore

    I became a junior ranger at 68 because one of your rangers insisted I do the booklet. It was the most fun part of my vacation. Thanks, Ranger.

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    My husband and I recently took a Road Scholar trip in Yellowstone National Park, and the focus was on viewing wildlife. We saw SO MANY animals (wolves, bears, moose, elk, bison, coyotes, a fox, eagles, and a badger!) Our guides from the Teton Science School knew where to find the…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    Sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain is a daily event. We have done it a couple times. There is such a sense of belonging to the land, sun, sky, and to all the people standing with you. We always send up a hopeful prayer that this land may always be…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    My wife and I have visited many national parks over the past several decades. Our most memorable experience was skiing thru the thermal basin at Yellowstone by ourselves, with no one else in sight. The entire winter experience in the park was exceptional, but this was the most outstanding.

  • Greetings from Virgin Islands National Park

    We honeymooned in Caneel Bay in 1972. It was magical, so serene, quiet beaches and delicious food. Bring back the cottages and lovely dining. Make it hurricane proof, maybe set the cottages a lot further back from the beach and allow the natural foliage to grow in, with paths leading…

  • Greetings from Virgin Islands National Park

    Caneel Bay is where my wife and I got married on May 25th, 1998. It was the most wonderful place in the whole world to get married (and spend our honeymoon). Truly magical and sorely missed!

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    Here's a shorter, more natural version: Acadia National Park has been one of my favorite national park experiences. I love exploring nature, and Acadia was the perfect place for it. From hiking along rocky coastal trails to watching the sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, every moment felt peaceful and refreshing. The…

  • Greetings from Zion National Park

    Just came back from a National Soccer tournament in Utah. It was a group of 18 year old's. Once the tournament was over, I took a group of 10 players and some parents to Zion National Park, and hiked the Narrows. It was a great bonding experience for all, but…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    There is nothing like the Beehive Loop Trail! Climbing up to the top and taking in the gorgeous ocean views is an incredible experience and a memory I will forever hold with my closest friends from Boston. Thanks for all the work you do preserving this National Park!

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