“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” ― William Shakespeare Parks change National parks aren’t static—they change right…
September 23rd is National Public Lands Day—a day to celebrate our amazing public land by getting involved in its preservation…
By Christen and Erik Phillips “I want to see Mount Rainier In person.” My wife and I started planning this…
Bret looking up at a Dawn Redwood (photo by Camden Stein) "The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create…
The following article reflects the personal beliefs of Bret. We respect all of our readers’ religious beliefs and this article…
Here at Slow the Parks, we love word games and wordsmithing. Over the years we have collected a healthy number…
A Dream is Born When I was 19 I moved to an apartment outside of Burney, California that was 1.09…
Last week week I moved from western Washington to northern Arizona. This was a bittersweet move. I am beyond excited…
"Paul, what size of shoe do you wear?" "Around a 9, why? It's two days into mine and Paul's 100-mile…
When I look back on the best days and moments I’ve ever had in National Parks there are several outstanding…