Comments on: Celebrating Mother Nature’s garden, the National Parks

By: Digging » Our National Parks: A bloggers’ celebration

Digging » Our National Parks: A bloggers’ celebration — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:13:39 +0000

[...] week I invited other bloggers to post their favorite stories or pictures of a national park they’ve visited. I’d just [...]

By: Susan Tomlinson

Susan Tomlinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:16:15 +0000

Okay, I’m in. I’ve got a photo from Big Bend that will knock your socks off.

I can’t wait to see it, Susan! —Pam

By: Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com

Kathryn/plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:40:37 +0000

This is a lovely idea that will undoubtedly foster even more care and concern and awareness of our National Park System. Good for you, Pam. I’m looking forward to seeing some of your past trips. And may you see many more! 58, huh? Wow. I had no idea! xoxo

Fifty-eight is a lot of parks, isn’t it? Even if one were able to visit one each year…well, it would take a long time to see them all. Virtual visits, as I hope next week will turn out to be, may be the ticket to seeing many of them. I hope you’ll join in, Kathryn. —Pam

By: Loree/danger garden

Loree/danger garden — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:08:39 +0000

Fun idea Pam! I think I am the only loser who doesn’t have a love affair with the National Parks, not that I don’t like them, I’m just not that passionate about them. Kind of a neutral thing I suppose. I’ll be enjoying your posts though!

Oh, Loree, you’re not a loser if you aren’t in love with the National Parks. Maybe you’ll want to do a post about being tortured by being dragged along on a National Park vacation—ha! That would be fun. —Pam

By: Katina

Katina — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:46:01 +0000

haha, how funny! The husband and I will be backpacking in Big Bend most of next week. :) I’d love to participate, but I don’t know how much I’ll be able to manage with only being in town for one day during the week.

And watching that Ken Burns miniseries did make me want to visit all the national parks, too.

Wow, that sounds great, Katina. Maybe you’ll have time to participate after you get back. It’s OK to send the link in later. I’d love to see it. —Pam

By: jodi (bloomingwriter)

jodi (bloomingwriter) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:59:43 +0000

Been to a few Canadian national parks, no American ones. But I share your sentiments about supporting them, for sure.

I’d love to read a post about your favorite Canadian national park, Jodi. I hope you’ll join in! —Pam

By: Chookie

Chookie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:47:38 +0000

Good timing — we’re midway through school holidays here atm, so I’ll see what I can organise!

Wonderful, Chookie. I look forward to hearing about Australia’s national parks. —Pam

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:45:50 +0000

Great idea. If my broken hand will cooperate, I will post about my favorite – Big Bend National Park.

I hope your hand cooperates, Caroline. I’d love to see your post about Big Bend. I still haven’t been out there yet, to my regret. —Pam

By: jocelyn/the art garden

jocelyn/the art garden — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:31:47 +0000

Oh, Oh, I want to play, too! I’ll be thinking about all my park visits over the years (Mesa Verde is #1!) and link it through. Fun idea, Pam!!

I’m glad you want to play too, Jocelyn! I haven’t seen Mesa Verde but would love to; it’s not that far away from Austin…comparatively. I look forward to your post! —Pam

By: Frances

Frances — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:30:41 +0000

Great idea, Pam. I haven't watched the TV series yet, but have the whole thing on DVR, to have the luxury of watching when the time is right. I did a couple of posts last year about visiting the park closest to where we live, Nothing But Good> and stopping for a short hike on the Appalachian Trail, Appy Trails To You . I have not been to any of the big parks, or have photos from the many trips to the Smoky Mountains for some reason. Next time. :-) Frances I remember well your Appalachian posts, Frances, and I appreciate your adding the links come Sunday. I look forward to reading them again, but I'll save it until next week. ---Pam