And the Award Goes To… (Part II) – The Park Pilgrim

And the Award Goes To… (Part II)

And the Award Goes To… (Part II)

June 16, 2017March 12, 2019

Every park that I’ve been to is special in it’s own way. The diversity found within the natural areas of our country is truly astounding.

That being said, some parks piqued my interest a little more than others.

Introducing my favorites…

(1) Best Hiking: Redwood Forest

jelly beans 1 — Tall trees, lush greenery, coastal views peeking through the trees… can’t get much better than this.

(2) Best Desert Park: Joshua Tree

calendar — Everything about this place captivated me. The rocks were unique, the sky was gorgeous, and the wildflowers were in full bloom.

(3) Best Lil’ Town: Bar Harbor (outside of Acadia National Park)

20170605_145814 — An overlook in Acadia with Bar Harbor nestled neatly off in the distance. This town boasted excellent lobster, fun shops, and an overall non-touristy feel.

(4) Best Exploration: Channel Islands

20170411_120849 — This piece of paradise was chock-full of fun places to discover. There were rocky coasts, sea caves, and historical ranches.

(5) Best Views: Glacier

20170526_134602 1 — Those mountains. That sky. *sigh*

(6) Most Isolated: Isle Royale

20170602_122538 — In the middle of Lake Superior. I commuted 3-hours via ferry to experience this wonderful wilderness.

(7) Best Waterfalls: Yosemite

20170420_101804 — One of the many waterfalls in the Valley. The heavy winter snow resulted in a tremendous amount of falling water.

(8) Best Forests: Sequoia

20170416_090957 1 — I enjoyed walking through forests full of these giants. The crisp spring air and snow-clad floor made the atmosphere peaceful and fresh.

(9) Best Pure Fun: Lassen Volcanic

20170427_114204 — Snowshoeing and looking at geothermals was a grand ol’ time.

(10) Best Overall: Olympic

20170517_140433 1 — Beaches, forests, mountains, and more!

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Denise Toupin
June 16, 2017 at 7:56 am
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Congratulations!

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