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  • Greetings from Grand Teton National Park

    I visited Grand Teton National Park after graduating high school in 2021. Having graduated during the Covid crisis, my friends and I drove from CT to WY to climb Grand Teton. I cannot describe to you the dumbfounded awe our first views of the park induced. That trip inspired us…

  • Greetings from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Stop to look at the waterfall.

  • Greetings from Gateway National Recreation Area

    Born and raised in Brooklyn NY and I have visited Gateway National Park many times growing up. I've also been to Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park.

  • Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park

    Such a beautiful and memorable experience at Rocky Mountain National Park! The lake views and trails were absolutely amazing. Special thanks to park ranger for suggesting some great trails and viewpoints that made the experience even more special. Definitely a place worth visiting!

  • Greetings from Yosemite National Park

    For a few days, I got to step away from the usual routine of being indoors and completely immerse myself in the outdoors. From the moment i arrived, i could tell the air was crisp, and the scenery was incredible. We only spent 4 or 5 days there as part…

  • Greetings from Everglades National Park

    Everglades National Park was the first national park I visited, and its stunning views made the experience unforgettable. I also saw many crocodiles and alligators, which is especially remarkable because the Everglades is one of the few places where both species coexist.

  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    Born and raised in Montana, Glacier and Yellowstone are frequent visits. Just yesterday my mother sent a photo of a Momma black bear and her two cubs on our cabin porch in lower Saint Mary, Glacier. I am so grateful that we have such a beautiful place to visit and…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    My husband and I have been to Yellowstone twice and can't wait to visit again! On our first visit, we entered through the South entrance after driving through Grand Tetons, another amazing park! It had just started snowing and suddenly a great grey owl swooped across the road, just in…

  • Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park

    I am amazed with the park beauty . It’s beautiful from every angle I travelled across the park. Most amazing thing was about the maintaining a comfortable drive across the park be it trail ridge road or pikes peak. Seven seas is amazing and my list could go endless. Thanks…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    Traveled to Yellowstone with my family! Absolutely beautiful.

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