Cheers and Jeers is a weekday post from the great state of Maine.
“The Best Idea We Ever Had...”
Happy National Park Week. Yellowstone was #1 in 1872 (Thank you, U.S. Grant), and we've been adding 'em ever since. And you know what else we've added? Our first Native American Secretary of the Interior, who’s logging some impressive mileage during her tenure:
You can follow Secretary Haaland’s travels on twitter here, and keep up to speed via the Interior Department’s press room here.
Badlands National Park—South Dakota
"The establishment of the National Park Service is justified by considerations of good administration, of the value of natural beauty as a National asset, and of the effectiveness of outdoor life and recreation in the production of good citizenship."
— Theodore Roosevelt —
Acadia National Park (w/ Bass Harbor Lighthouse)—Maine
"The parks do not belong to one state or to one section. The Yosemite, the Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon are national properties in which every citizen has a vested interest; they belong as much to the man of Massachusetts, of Michigan, of Florida, as they do to the people of California, of Wyoming, and of Arizona."
— Stephen Mather, NPS director 1917-1929 —
Glacier National Park—Montana
“Every national park has its own unique story to tell, yet so much of our nation’s shared heritage can be found in the towering forests and vast desert expanses that make up our National Park System. The outdoors has also proven to be a welcome refuge during the past year of the pandemic. I encourage everyone to enjoy the beauty and wonder of our national parks safely and responsibly.”
— Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland —
A few more pics here. Please note that the C&J kiddie pool is not considered an official national park. But the paperwork has been submitted. Now comes Step 2: convincing Kos to stop un-submitting it.
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