Priceless places,
priceless memories.
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Greetings from Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Aloha! In 1978 I discovered the Boston Harbor Islands and life hasn't been the same since. Over the years I have been a day visitor, overnight camper, and worn many professional hats including being a seasonal(state park) island manager, National Park Service ranger and founder of Friends of the Boston…
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Greetings from Yellowstone National Park
Looking past the neon orange “Watch Your Step” sign, I leaned against the flimsy, chipping wooden fence to get a closer look at the serene, steaming geyser lying a few feet away from where I stood. Just one day prior, my family and I had landed at the Yellowstone Regional…
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Greetings from Pinnacles National Park
As I unboarded the school bus, my shoes unevenly hitting the gravely road, I stretched my legs and looked around curiously. "This bus ride had better be worth it," was my only thought during the two-and-a-half hour journey from my school, where we left at 6:00 am, in the cold,…
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Greetings from Acadia National Park
With only two half days to spend during a spontaneous summer season trip, I wasn’t expecting much on my most recent visit to the rugged shorelines and beautiful coastal mountains of Acadia National Park. However, it’s not hard to fall in love in a place as mesmerizing as Acadia. The…
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Greetings from Yosemite National Park
Entering Yosemite National Park, I looked up through the sunroof to see The Nose, a wall climbing route on the world-famous summit El Capitan, and a path once thought impossible to scale, yet conquered since by a select few individuals. At that moment, I recalled Connor Herson, the youngest person…
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Greetings from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
How much would a person be willing to sacrifice for a brand-new opportunity despite uncertainty and a foreign environment? Standing by the majestic square-rig sailing ship Balclutha, I could imagine this incredible vessel filled with passengers sailing from Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, to the United States East Coast a century…
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Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We revisited Great Smoky Mountains National Park in spring. We had vivid memories from our last visit, of its greenery, dreamy mountains, and a hike of many steps to reach a scenic spot. This time, we hoped to see waterfalls, gushing with rain water, and black bears, from a safe…
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Greetings from Point Reyes National Seashore
Time seemed to slow to a halt as I stepped onto the sands of Point Reyes National Seashore. Amidst the vibrant wildlife that thrived here, I found myself reflecting on a quote by Oscar Wilde, "Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses…
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Greetings from Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon is known for it's incredible views. It is critical that we protect these views. Southern Utah's industry threatens these views and the health of our Southern Utah communities.
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Greetings from Carlsbad Caverns National Park
In the photo, there is a clear, teal blue pond. this pond is located under the mountains which the Carlsbad caverns are located.
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