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  • Greetings from Zion National Park

    Everything in the park is so well preserved and organized. I was lucky to get a "ticket" to hike Angels Landing. A Ranger was checking the "tickets" and make sure that the hike is not overcrowded and gave us tips for the hike. The fact that this amazing individual was…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    My parents took me on a road trip there when I was around 12 years old. One memory that has stayed with me ever since was turning a corner in Lamar Valley and suddenly seeing what felt like an ocean of bison stretching across the landscape. Having never seen a…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    I went to Acadia with some family friends and had an amazing time walking the trails and taking in the nature scenery. We went biking, explored bar harbor, and enjoyed a lot of blueberry snacks. My fondest memory is watching the sunset from the top of Cadillac mountain! Thank you…

  • Greetings from Natural Bridges National Monument

    Learning the history and preserving the parks story it tells

  • Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    My Mother and Father took us to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park several times when I was young. My husband and I have in turn taken both of our children along with several other family members to the park to continue the tradition. We appreciate all the hard work…

  • Greetings from Everglades National Park

    I've been to Everglades National Park several times and always love seeing all the different animals and helping remove Burmese Pythons which are invasive. Special thanks to all the park rangers who preserve Florida's unique ecosystem.

  • Greetings from Gateway National Recreation Area

    Gateway National Recreation Area (Sandy Hook) is in my backyard as I live about 4 miles from there! Sandy Hook provides a venue for my family for the beach, the nature, the school, the revitalization taking place there etc. Our favorite part is seeing the seals on the rocks in…

  • Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    I have very fond memories visiting the Great Smoky Mountains with my family growing up. We would go with my grandparents and spend the week in a Cabin and then time relaxing, enjoying the peaceful environment and wildlife, and going on hikes. Thank you for keeping the Great Smoky Mountains…

  • Greetings from Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

    I went a couple times with my family. I recall the last time better. We went with my dad, nephew, and brother. My dad was a teacher and big history buff. He was dealing with Alzheimer's later on in life, but he loved Sagamore Hill. We had an amazing time…

  • Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Grew up going to East Tennessee taking in the smokies. Nothing better than the foliage of the trees in the fall.

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