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  • Greetings from Padre Island National Seashore

    We visited Padre National Seashore in late February. Since birds typically migrate north on the Central Flyway much later, we doubted if we would see any exciting birding sights. We were pleasantly surprised we could observe interesting bird behavior in a serene and non-crowded setting. It was an ‘away from…

  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    Growing up in the bustling city of London, I’ve never been one to long for the long, peaceful hikes along trails of greenery and wildlife; watching David Attenborough narrate them on the TV had sufficed for me. Naturally, this meant that when an opportunity arose for me to join my…

  • Greetings from Yosemite National Park

    This is the view east from the tunnel. I went with my sister and it was absolutely stunning to see El Capitan and Half Dome from this angle and in this light.

  • Greetings from Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

    Because the Horseshoe Trail (which allows horses) cuts right through the Hopewell Furnace and preserved village, it is possible to 'ride through history'. It is spectacular in the fall during peak foliage time.

  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    I worked in Glacier Park for two summers, one at East Glacier and one at Many Glacier. One day at Many Glacier, the lodge nurse (Sue) and I decided to scale Grinnell Point, across Lake Josephine from the lodge. We chose separate paths, so I scrambled up the mountain alone.…

  • Greetings from Crater Lake National Park

    In 2019, my husband and I visited several of the national parks in the northwestern part of the country. While all of them were stunning in their own way, Crater Lake elevated nature's beauty to a whole different level. It was impossible to take a bad photograph from anywhere we…

  • Greetings from Olympic National Park

    Enjoying a soak in Sol Duc Hot Springs on a clear September morning! The springs get pretty crowded later in the day, but early is like having a private pool to yourself. So peaceful ....

  • Greetings from Glacier National Park

    After visiting numerous National Parks, this still remains as one of my favorites. It's truly a photographer's dream! Going-to-the-Sun-Road has been named as one of the most scenic drives in the world, and for good reason. Whether you only stop at the many scenic overlooks or hike part of the…

  • Greetings from Saguaro National Park

    My husband and I spent two months in an undersized RV, with two children, a dog, and a hamster traveling from coast to coast. This overzealous itinery could have been the premise for a bad Chevy Chase movie, but instead, we were rescued by the National Parks Junior Ranger Program…

  • Greetings from Zion National Park

    When we first visited Zion National Park, we only had time for a day trip. I guess when we asked a park ranger how best we could spend the few hours we had they suggested we visit the Narrows which we did. As was a tradition then, I purchased a…

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