National Parks and Poppy

 

Several years ago my nature-loving father decided that he wanted to visit every National Park.  He and my mom have made good headway on this journey and are adding more and more parks to their "seen" list each year. (Stamps in the book to your park people.) Last week we spent three days at Shenandoah National Park together.

 It reminded anew that we are truly blessed to live in a country that sets land apart for conservation and enjoyment.  Our visit to Shenandoah was a perfect reminder of our family devotion this month, studying the story of creation.  What an awesome Creator we have. 

What a wildly wonderful world, God!

 You made it all, with Wisdom at your side,

made earth overflow with your wonderful creations. – Ps 104:24 msg

 With a National Park in every state except Delaware (poor Delaware), there is a National Park within driving distance of most Americans. (okay this is an edit: Poppy has corrected me, all states except Delaware have a National Park or National Monument but not all have National Parks.  Further evidence we should appreciate them right!)   What an amazing gift.  Entrance fees are a fraction of the cost of going to a big amusement park, with all of the attractions pointing to the handiwork of our amazing God. 

If you are so lucky as to have one, take a Poppy with you.  Nothing could be better makings for great summertime memories.

What National Parks has your family visited?  I would love to hear your stories or suggestions as our family plans our next park visit.