National Parks Bucket List

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Growing up, my parents were extremely adventurous, so whenever we had a free weekend we would visit National Parks on the west coast. If weather permitted, we were outside. There are photos of me as a toddler playing in a stream near Yosemite. Because of my upbringing in the outdoors, I have consistently viewed the National Parks in a positive light. About two years ago, I set the goal to visit every National Park during my lifetime. I do not count the parks I visited as a small child because I do not remember those trips. As a young adult, I reset the count at zero and began planning my trips. I saw the Grand Canyon as a freshman in high school. In October, I made a day trip to Shenandoah with some friends. Over winter break this year, I flew out to Las Vegas to start a road trip with my dad. We saw Death Valley, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef. Every time I arrive at a National Park, I hike part of it that way I get the full experience. I am completely content to continue spending my vacation time at these parks for the foreseeable future.