# @emilyventures on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm594g9HiYJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/14159509-emilyventures-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2018-08-25T14:46:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emily A Hart (@EmilyVentures) — https://gondola.cc/EmilyVentures

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Happy 102nd birthday National Park Service! I’ll be celebrating (of course 🤗)⁣
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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. 👆🏽⁣
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One day maybe I’ll make it to all 417, but for now this is a satisfying challenge. ⁣
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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. ⁣
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“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, it’s riches or its romance.” #theodoreroosevelt (and Emily 💜)⁣
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What’s your favorite nps site?? ⁣
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