North Atlantic Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks As of the summer of 2026, I have not visited any of the states featured in the North Atlantic Region of the Passport to Your National Parks book. Acadia NP is at the top of my bucket list for this region, as well as just visiting MA, as … Continue reading North Atlantic Region

Mid-Atlantic Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks Within this region, the most well-known is Gettysburg NMP. On our way back from the 8th grade Washington D.C. field trip, my school stopped by Gettysburg. It was surreal to think of the history that took place there. I have not visited anywhere else in this region, but … Continue reading Mid-Atlantic Region

Midwest Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Park From the nose of Nebraska out west to the far reaches of Lake Erie, the Midwest Region has a ton of amazing parks, memorials, & more to see! Illinois Lincoln Home NHS Pullman NM Indiana George Rogers Clark NHP Indiana Dunes NP Lincoln Boyhood N MEM Iowa Effigy … Continue reading Midwest Region

Southeast Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Park The most famous in this region is the Great Smoky Mountains. Vastly different from the Rocky Mountains I’ve grown accustomed to here in CO. The Smoky Mountains have a round and majestic vibe that makes it feel like a nice, relaxing day in the mountains. Alabama Birmingham Civil … Continue reading Southeast Region

Rocky Mountain Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Park Now that I live in Colorado, I frequently visit Rocky Mountain National Park. I was excited to also excited to finally cross off the Great Sand Dunes this summer. I've also stopped by the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons. I have an excellent opportunity to … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks

I love history and love to learn about history! I think we can learn so much about history to either see what worked or what changed and why and how to avoid the same events in the future. The National Park Service provides outstanding sites throughout the US where history is preserved and celebrated. In … Continue reading Tracking My Passport to Your National Parks