More Trouble in National Parks

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Bad drought then catastrophic flooding are taking a toll on our national parks in the Southwest.

Texas

Arizona

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

azgal · ‎03-09-2010

I have stayed at Jacob Lake Inn many times. When family comes from out of state we stay there then go to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

It's a beautiful place and has a wonderful restaurant and

bakery. I think it's been family owned for 75 years.

I hope it survives and everyone is safe.

“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” Abraham Lincoln

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

this really saddens me. Our National Parks are such a treasure. Such a respite for many, and a glimmer of beauty in a world that sometimes isn't at its best

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

azgal · ‎03-09-2010

The grand canyon lodge at the north rim has been destroyed. It's been there since about 1937. It was so beautiful. So sad. So far nobody has been hurt so that's the good news.

“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” Abraham Lincoln

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@azgal. I just read about the destruction of the hotel. Very sad to hear that it burned down.

My parents always thought the best view of the canyon was from the North Rim.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Kitty Galore · ‎03-16-2010

@shoekitty wrote:
this really saddens me. Our National Parks are such a treasure. Such a respite for many, and a glimmer of beauty in a world that sometimes isn't at its best

@shoekitty I so agree with you .....it's very sad 😞

azgal · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
@azgal. I just read about the destruction of the hotel. Very sad to hear that it burned down.

My parents always thought the best view of the canyon was from the North Rim.

I agree with your parents.

“We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” Abraham Lincoln

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 - DS worked at Big Bend one summer during college. He talked about the beauty of it and showed us the pictures he took.

They took the summer staff on a river raft trip and they ate lunch on an overhanging rock. When they got back on the river the staff member who was supervising asked them how many had been to Mexico? No one raised their hand. He then pointed to the rock where they ate and said, "You all have now!" DS was so excited!

You all are right - our state parks are our national treasures, and there are many I want to visit. It is sad to see these pictures.

Sammycat1 · ‎03-09-2010

@beach-mom wrote:
@Kachina624 - DS worked at Big Bend one summer during college.

You all are right - our state parks are our national treasures, and there are many I want to visit. It is sad to see these pictures.

Do you mean Big Bend....the national park (not a state park)? You and your son are right. It's extraordinary.

cody2 · ‎03-19-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
@azgal. I just read about the destruction of the hotel. Very sad to hear that it burned down.

My parents always thought the best view of the canyon was from the North Rim.

@Kachina624 My husband and I did too. National Parks were always places that we liked the best for vacations. Went to Grand Canyon more times than I can remember. I am so sad to see the devastation there. Lots of bad news with our National Treasures. Those lands are sacred. They need to be there for all of our citizens to enjoy. The tourists are often from all over the world. We have met and shared a table or bench or walk with many of them and they are always in awe. As am I.