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  • Greetings from Manzanar National Historic Site

    Over the years, I have visited over 50 of the National Parks and numerous other NPS sites. I have found all of them to be beautiful, historic, inspiring. However, perhaps the one place that left me most affected was Manzanar National Historic site, one of the sites where Japanese Americans…

  • Greetings from Shenandoah National Park

    The view was absolutely breathtaking! So happy my friends and I got to see it while in Virginia.

  • Greetings from Zion National Park

    I grew up amongst the oak trees and eternal sunshine of the South, with no interest in the rest of America, and especially the West, whatsoever. But as the canyon walls of The Narrows closed in, my perspective grew wider. I left Zion with a new passion in my heart,…

  • Greetings from Grand Teton National Park

    A winter trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone allowed us to see these unique parks with the crowds gone and their splendor revealed in a different season. An early morning trip brought us to the Tetons as the sun cast its glow upon these jagged peaks. I will never forget…

  • Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park

    My wife and I had heard of Point Sublime on the North rim from our pastor. So we decided to visit there. The trail in September was quite rugged and took 1 1/2 hours to traverse, but the views, peacefulness and beauty were beyond description. We camped overnight so saw…

  • Greetings from Acadia National Park

    This park has been in our family for generations. I remember going when I was a kid. Exploring the vast wilderness. Driving through smelling the pine and clean air. Hiking to bubble rock. Being able now to take my kids and see the excitement on their faces. Exploring in our…

  • Greetings from Zion National Park

    I am 57 years old and have always enjoyed camping, hiking, and the great outdoors. Last year I went on the most amazing trip with my best friends. (I am the one in the blue t-shirt). We hit Zion, Bryce, Arches, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, and lastly, Sedona.…

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    Greetings from Big Bend National Park

    When people ask me about Big Bend National Park I say the place is overwhelming in all of its beauty. From the highest peaks to the shoreline of the Rio Grande River, one can find diversity as nowhere else. The birdlife and mammals, the setting sun at the base of…

  • Greetings from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

    Spent Tuesday at Gila Cliff Dwellings. Perfect, gorgeous drive out there. Met several dedicated volunteers. It is a 2 hour drive to the store, no cell service. They are special people. It was very unique in that visitors can actually go inside the dwellings. That is rare these days. Thank…

  • Greetings from Mount Rainier National Park

    Had a great day hiking in August 2017. Luckily had a smokefree day since many fires this year

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