My first degree was in history, but it was unfortunately a case of “really good at Jeopardy – can’t get a decent job”; so I went back to school for accounting. In the fall of 1999, I still needed to pass one section of the CPA exam. I quit my job to focus on that last test and listened to CPA study tapes as I drove all over the US – camping and hiking in National Parks. It wasn’t as awful as it sounds because when the tapes made me sleepy (every half hour or so, because you know… accounting : ) I’d reward myself with a short hike, or a nap in my car.
The visit to the park named after TR felt like a great way to pay tribute to his sense of adventure and the way he liked to challenge himself.
Sincerely,
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Long before Theodore Roosevelt became America’s 26th president, he spent years as a rancher in the rugged lands preserved by this national park.
State(s): North Dakota
Established: 1947
National parks represent the best of America. Why do you care about protecting and preserving them? Tell us why parks matter to you!
Success! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’ll be notified by email when your story is approved and added to the collection on the My Park Story homepage.
In the meantime, you can share your own story page with your family and friends — and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!
Here’s your unique story page link:
{{ storyUrl }}-
Greetings from Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Bison & Wild Horses Under Aurora Borealis— I was born in North Dakota during the blizzard of 50/51. Since I’ve never been back to Riverdale, I decided to take my wife to see the sites of my home state. “You want to take me to North Dakota in March?!” Well…
-
Greetings from Theodore Roosevelt National Park
TRNP was my 84th park when I visited it in September 2021. The golden cottonwood trees, rolling hills, and the angry sky made for a moment I'll never forget.
Preserve Our Parks
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.
Donate Now