Monthly Archives: September 2011

Plans for the weekend? Go to a National Park (for free!)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

The National Park Service announced today that this Saturday, September 24th, will be a fee-free day – meaning that you will not have to pay any entrance fees when going into a National Park. Septmeber 24th was specifically chosen since … Continue reading →

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Alaska: Land of the Midnight Sun or Land of National Parks?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Alaska is on my mind. Dave is in Alaska for a conference and it’s his first time visiting the state.  He is, understandably, absolutely awed by the majestic surroundings and, therefore, I have been receiving frequent texts from him harking … Continue reading →

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Yosemite Makes the New York Times for Unfortunate Events

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

New York Times Headline: “At Yosemite, 18 Reminders of Dangers of the Outdoors” Although the high number of deaths in Yosemite this past year has been all over the news, an additional death that occurred over Labor Day weekend sparked … Continue reading →

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Department of the Interior – It Gets Better Project

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

In 2010, in response to a rash of bullied students taking their own lives, Dan Savage and his partner (husband in Canada), Terry, made a video to inspire LGBT youth and let them know that it will get better. The … Continue reading →

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