Embrace Your Parks

07/30/2018

View from Sunrise, Mount Rainier National Park (WA), July 2018. Photo by Jennifer Leynes.

03/21/2018

Planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest this summer, targeting Mount Ranier, Olympic, and San Juan Island National Parks. Any followers with experience in these parks? Advice welcome!

In the meantime, enjoy this summertime view of the Grand Tetons. Photo by Andy Leynes, July 2010.

01/01/2018

Happy New Year! We're weathering the cold in the Northeast by reflecting on summer adventures at Niagara Falls State Park (NY). Photo by Jennifer Leynes, July 2017.

12/09/2017

Reflections on Weston Lake, Congaree National Park (SC). Photo by Jennifer Leynes, December 2016.

11/19/2017

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park (ME), June 2013. Photo by Andy Leynes.

07/09/2017

Thinking of my happy places... This gorgeous meadow in Sequoia National Park is one of them!

06/04/2017

In celebration of National Trails Day on June 3rd, a list of favorite hikes in the national parks. How many have you done?

Explore the 20 best hikes in the national parks, with insider tips and maps, selected by the experts at National Geographic.

05/29/2017

On this Memorial Day, remembering those who died in defense of our freedom. May their sacrifice never be forgotten. Valley Forge National Historical Park (PA).

05/21/2017

National parks preserve architectural treasures and, in some cases, created them to serve their visitors. Built in 1903-4, Old Faithful Inn was constructed with local logs and stone and has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

05/14/2017

In honor of Mother's Day, a tribute to the pioneers who made do with so much less than we have. Built in 1882, this tiny cabin was home to a family of 10. Capitol Reef National Park (UT), photo by Andy Leynes, July 2014.

05/09/2017

Historic preservation celebrates ALL of our stories. Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty National Monument (NJ/NY).

05/04/2017

Historic preservation isn't just about grand houses! At Thomas Edison National Historic Site (NJ), American ingenuity is on full display.