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  • Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park

    We planned a three-day trip to Mount Rainier National Park after a business trip to Seattle. I was especially excited because, the last time we visited Seattle, I had seen the gorgeous view of Mount Rainier in the distance from my hotel room. Ever since then, I had wanted to…

  • Greetings from Rocky Mountain National Park

    I grew up enjoying Rocky Mountain National Park. I experienced school trips, Girl Scouts, family camping, day trips, hiking, skiing, rafting & many vacations in our Colorado mountains. I love it all. I learned the importance if staying on trails, pack it in pack it out & leave it better…

  • Greetings from Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

    Crescent Bay on Lake Roosevelt can be quiet and calm for a relaxing walk and also filled with picnicking families cooling off in the refreshing waters on a hot day. Anglers also come early to catch the fish. Across the way is a boat launch for those more adventurous. We…

  • Greetings from Yellowstone National Park

    I've never been there. In fact, the only National Park I've ever visited was Acadia when I was very young. My wish & goal is to see a few before I pass this life. That is why I love park so much. I've read about and studied so many in…

  • Greetings from Cowpens National Battlefield

    Great & proud history!!

  • 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.

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