I’m in complete agreement with our Challenge host, Egidio, when he says that being in the great outdoors is his favorite destination. And his photos of Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park inspired me to re-visit my favorite adventures immersed in America’s Best Idea.
“National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” – Wallace Stegner, 1983
In 2017, I took a trek through western U.S.A. and visited eight National Parks. You can read about my American Adventure in the blog posts under that heading above, or click HERE. This year, I am eligible to get a Senior Lifetime Pass, meaning that for the price of one annual pass, I can visit National Parks and Monuments and Forests for the rest of my life without paying any additional fee. What a fantastic birthday present!
My first visit to a National Park was to Acadia in Maine. I was only three years old. I made my trip up to Angel’s Landing in Zion 45 years later. Now I’m 62, and my next Park visit will be to Crater Lake here in Oregon. I’ve had many other Park experiences in between. Here are some highlights!
Left to right, by row: Olympic National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Bandelier National Monument, Badlands National Park (top and bottom), Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Dinosaur National Monument, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Mesa Verde National Park.
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Priscilla, thanks for joining the challenge with these amazing photos. What a treat to see so many beautiful sights of America’s Best Idea! I even recognized a few of them from my personal visits. The great outdoors is lots of fun!
P.S.: Welcome to the park’s senior pass privileges!
Thanks! I’m glad so many share my idea of fun and support our park system.
That looks really fun! I would love to be in that place someday.
I agree! The National Parks are fun places to be!
I so agree with you Priscilla – our National Parks are SUCH a treasure. I loved your choice for the week.
Thanks!
So much fun in our national parks, Priscilla! I am ashamed to admit that I waited far too long to discover their attraction.
Better late than never! 🙂
National parks are the joy of any country and definitely treasures. Wonderful photos this week!
Thanks, Sofia! I have not been to a National Park in any other country, actually, but conservation and preservation of natural places around the globe is hugely important, and I’m so glad they get national support!
Wonderful images of our wonderful NPs Priscilla. Whenever we travelled, we visited our National Parks and monuments. When we took our trailer across country and camped in Acadia, everyone was amazed that we drove across country.
There’s so much to explore in the NPs, and they’re so diverse. 🙂
We love our NPs too. Great images.
Thanks!
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