Hey, it’s been some time, hasn’t it? I don’t suppose I’ve written a weblog submit in a yr or so. I hope you’re all doing effectively in these loopy occasions. As all the time, thanks for studying.
I’ve a query: What’s your favourite U.S. Nationwide Park?
Over the previous two years, I’ve fallen in love with them.
Earlier than the pandemic, I had solely visited a handful of them, largely by chance. However as soon as the pandemic hit, and it was protected sufficient to road-trip, I drove throughout the nation visiting them.
Now I’ve seen 15 out of 63. And sometime, I’d prefer to see all of them.
First, there was Redwood Nationwide Park, with its towering timber and black-sand seashores…
Then Indiana Dunes, with its sprawling views of nuclear reactors…
Then Utah, house to a number of the greatest nationwide parks within the nation: I visited Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion.
After Utah, I visited Mammoth Cave (Kentucky) and Sizzling Springs (Arkansas), on the best way to Austin, which is the place I dwell now.
Then there was Large Bend, Texas. The evening sky is unbelievable there! You possibly can see so many stars.
Adopted by Petrified Forest in New Mexico…
And most not too long ago, Glacier (Montana) and Grand Teton (Wyoming). Glacier Nationwide Park jogged my memory of Switzerland with its alpine valleys, purple wildflowers, and jagged mountains. I even noticed mountain goats.
I really feel so fortunate that I’ve gotten to see a lot of our stunning nation previously few years.
Once I was youthful, I targeted solely on worldwide journey (this weblog isn’t referred to as Ashley Overseas for nothin’). However over the previous two years, I’m glad to report that I’ve gained a newfound appreciation for my very own yard.
It seems you don’t must fly midway world wide to go on an journey.
As for my favourite? It’s a two-way tie between Redwood and Large Bend.
What number of nationwide parks have you ever visited? Do you will have a favourite?
(Right here’s an entire listing in case you’re curious.)
