Happy 102nd birthday National Park Service! I’ll be celebrating (of course 🤗)⁣ ⁣ I’ve visited a few new parks since the last time I shared my checklist, and I only have 18 Parks left! And before anyone tells me, “but what about ______” — I know :) You see, the nps oversees 417 units (monuments, historic properties etc) but only 59 (60 including the gateway arch — but it had a name change after I created this book + I’ve been there a million times so 🤷🏻‍♀️) are designated National Parks. 👆🏽⁣ ⁣ One day maybe I’ll make it to all 417, but for now this is a satisfying challenge. ⁣ ⁣ People ask why I chose parks as a goal. And beyond the obvious beauty — it’s about the experience. I can tell you a story (many stories) about every one of these green boxes. Stories I felt free to experience in a place that feels wild and safe all at once. Protected and sacred. Historic and free. ⁣ ⁣ “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history an...