Dear Friends,
“There is nothing so American as our national parks…The fundamental idea behind the parks…is that the country belongs to the people, that it Is in process of making for the enrichment of the lives of all of us.” ~President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How many have you enjoyed in person? Which are your favorites?
My son Ryan Dugan and I played “Before Spring" at the Walnut Valley Festival a couple of weeks ago. My new song had won the instrumental category in the NewSong Showcase!
"If your family loves the enchanted lands of our national parks, this series will take you to hidden places and into breathtaking landscapes. If you enjoy movies like National Treasure and Uncharted or mystery adventures like the Hardy Boys and Gary Paulsen’s survival story, Hatchet, you’ll love this first installment of the National Park Mystery Series.
Illustrated by the author, this page-turning adventure is designed to capture the imagination of even the most reluctant of young readers. Parents looking for a delightful read-aloud adventure will find it hard to put down. (Word of Caution: readers frequently note that this is a “Please read just one more chapter” book)."
National Park Mystery Series link
“As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.
Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is rooted in a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens from all walks of life took action to establish and protect our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission is to directly support the National Park Service.”
Check out the humorous National Park posters with sayings like:
“Didn't Even Get To Touch Lava” ~Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
“A Hole. A Very, Very Large Hole.” ~Grand Canyon National Park
Hope to see you out there at a National Park!
Joy
Joy Zimmerman is a folk and acoustic roots singer-songwriter who creates community through music. Her latest album, Where the Light Lives, debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, adding to a growing list of accolades and awards. A multi-instrumentalist with a rich, clear voice, Joy blends insightful songwriting, fiddle tunes, and storytelling into performances that leave a lasting impact. Dani Goodband of Lakeside Music calls her “a show any host would line up to present.” joyzimmermanmusic.com