A National Parks Family History
A writer in New York City shares the important role that national parks play in her own family story.

By:
Jennie Baird
Badlands National Park 1971
Our first campsite in a national park was at Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands, South Dakota.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial 1971
My brother and I met the presidents at Mount Rushmore.
Grand Teton National Park 1971
My brother navigates the Snake River with the help of a friend.
Yellowstone National Park 1971
My family joins the faithful at Old Faithful.
Grand Canyon National Park 1971
My brother and I experience the Grand Canyon with our dad.
Yosemite National Park 1971
We became Junior Rangers at Yosemite.
Sequoia National Park 1971
Tiny family or giant tree?
Golden Gate Park 1971
We enjoy the playground at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Golden Gate National Recreation Area protects a portion of this area, including an expansive view of the bridge.
Big Sur 1971
After traveling across the country and through many national parks, my mother makes it to the Pacific Ocean, a lifelong dream fulfilled.
Acadia National Park Circa 1980
Acadia National Park became our family's summer home. Here's my baby sister and me at Sargent Mountain.
Wedding at Acadia 1996
Acadia's Wonderland Trail was the perfect setting for my wedding. See more inspiring national park weddings.
Junior Rangers 2005
My own children became junior rangers, a family tradition.
Acadia 2015
My 17-year-old daughter pitches our tent at Seawall.
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