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Greetings from Natural Bridges National Monument

In the spring of 1993, after living in CO for ten years, I decided to move home to OH. My dad had been diagnosed with cancer and 1300 miles just seemed too far away. But my sister Kim gave me great advice. She said, “He’s doing fine. Before you head…
Greetings from Rosie The Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park

My Grandmother Marie Mitchell Willis worked as an Electrician on Minesweepers doing the degaussing electrical. She worked at Associated Shipbuilders Shipyard in Seattle, Washington, 1943 to 1946. During her time there, she put together a scrapbook. I have the scrapbook, in it, it has pictures, cards for crews of ship…
Greetings from Sequoia National Park

My family has resided in Visalia CA for over 37 years. A couple of the children have relocated to other parts. Before relocating to this San Joaquin Valley, we intently wanted to learn about the area. Our decision was driven for the love the area, which at that time, it…
Greetings from Theodore Roosevelt National Park

I have been visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park for over 30 years. Most years twice a summer. I, like so many others, look forward the most to sighting the wild horses. Now I hear that they are considering removing wild horses from the park --- permanently. If this is done…
Greetings from Statue of Liberty National Monument

In 2012, my partner Keith and I got a NYC 3 day pass. We used that thing like we were getting paid for it! And had the sore feet to prove it. But what a great trip to an amazing city. We could probably get a few more 3 day…
Greetings from Katmai National Park & Preserve

This was actually from Misty Fjords National Monument in Alaska. My sisters and I took our Dad on an Alaska cruise. From Ketchikan we took a sea plane excursion into Misty Fjords. It was amazing!
Greetings from Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

In 2011, my two sisters and I took our Dad (84 at the time) on an Alaska cruise. This is the view of the bay from our ship.
Greetings from Zion National Park

My daughter Alex took a walk straight down the Narrows
Greetings from Yosemite National Park

Retired California State Parks Ranger have spent many years visiting Yosemite N.P. from childhood through adulthood. Currently there is a program by the park's management to clear cut critical endangered species and other wildlife's critical habitats. I have spent decades trying to fight heartless and greedy corporations like Sierra Pacific…
Greetings from Glacier National Park

The crystal waters of a river stream, the blinking of a night sky sprinkled with stars, and the quiet hoot of an owl in the dark. Natural parks are wonders of our world. As a city boy raised in Hong Kong, I am constantly surrounded by highly urbanized landscapes and…