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We visited a number of years ago, but have vivid memories of the last season snow that had fallen and the fun folks were having building snowfolks and such. The on duty Rangers were working hard to assure our safety that day. Being from Minnesota we had to laugh as we traveled all the way to California for snow. Memories of our first retirement road trip in 2014.

Hello, I have had the good fortune of visiting Yosemite twice. The first time in 1974, I was nine years old. My fourth-grade teacher took our class on a three day camping trip. We climbed up to Vernal Falls. I froze in my sleeping bag, as a bear visited our campsite one night. The adults didn't have to tell me twice not to move! My husband took me to stay at the Ahwahnee for my birthday in November 2019. We almost had the park to ourselves. We walked the meadow, looked at rocks by the river, and loved the Ahwahnee's history.

Hello! Back in 1978 when I was twelve, our family of seven visited five national parks; Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton. We camped at HOAs and had endless bologna sandwiches my Mom slapped together on our tailgate. After visiting Bryce Canyon, Zion was a most welcome relief. There were trees! And shade! And cool canyons with flowing water. It was an awe-inspiring visit that stayed with me ever since. I hope to visit again some day soon! Thank you for all you do to protect and preserve our parks! Wendy Richardson

Hello! Back in 1978 when I was twelve, our family of seven visited five national parks; Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton. We camped at HOAs and had endless bologna sandwiches my Mom slapped together on our tailgate. My favorite was Grand Teton. Our campsite was by a stream. While there was snow on the mountains in July, I was still shocked with how cold the flowing water was! There was a meadow full of wildflowers.

Hello, Thank you to everyone who cares for Acadia. My husband and I had the opportunity to visit New Hampshire and Maine in October 2018. We experienced so much beauty over those ten wonderful days that I cried when the trip was over. The fall foliage, the state parks, the coast, the blueberries...everything was beautiful! We love mushrooms, and had taken photos of various types since the first day of our trip at Robert Frost's home. In Acadia, I took a photo by the side of the road of the largest mushroom I have ever seen. It was larger than my shoe!

Hello! Back in 1978 when I was twelve, our family of seven visited five national parks; Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone, and Grand Tetons. We camped at HOAs and had endless bologna sandwiches my Mom slapped together on our tailgate. When we arrived at the entry to Bryce Canyon, my five-year-old brother Bryce leaned out of our station wagon and asked the ranger if there was a McDonald's in the park. When the ranger responded in the negative, one of my family members said that there should be a Wendy's then. My name is Wendy.

You are my second family, and I am grateful and humbled to have passed 42 years working with you, meeting you, telling you stories, and hearing your adventures. It's an ongoing odyssey!