You know, we're so competitive (who, us?), this totally makes sense. It's a passport booklet that lists every national park, designated historic site, recreational area, national preserve, national monument, etc. And as you visit those places, you can get a stamp that ticks it off the list. There are more than 400 sites in the US. I guess that means we have some work to do.
At the same time, we joined Alaska Geographic. Our membership helps add revenue to the parks system, and for every dollar we spend in visitor centers around the country, monies are set aside for parks, monuments, and historic sites, their upkeep and their staffing. It's an awesome thing.
So next year, as we plan a road trip or vacation in the US, we'll be sure to include a stop at the many choices our great country has preserved just for us.
Oh, we also slept in, drank some beer, shopped, did some porch sitting, and watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics. it was a good day!
And...dayyum that's a big raven.
I guess everything's bigger in Alaska
Almost poodle-sized.
Addendum to yesterday. Another hand signal: waving your hand back and forth like you're fanning the air after someone farts...that means a bird - like an eagle - is in the area.
And we had a little fun doing the Antler Dance at Toklat Station in Denali yesterday.
Tomorrow is our last day in Denali...not sure what's on the agenda, but I'm sure it will have something to do with wildlife and drinking.
You know. You could make one tough room with that moose.
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