It’s fair to say my story is somewhat the opposite of many who visit and support the park. Instead of legacy generational vacationing here as a child, I never was able to visit a national park until I became an adult, because my family never had the time or money to take vacations. Therefore, this park — and all national parks — are resources I believe are especially important to all the citizens of this nation and should remain accessible to those who work the hardest and, thus, most deserve an opportunity to visit a place of beauty, respite, and tranquility.
Don Faxon, program participant