I have an addiction - to National Parks.  All of them.  I love them.  Cannons, forts, rivers, rocks, battlements, mountain, old houses, wooden markers: all of them.   I am lucky enough to live in a country that has such an extensive, fascinating, and varied system of historical parks, battlefields, memorials, recreation areas, monuments, and  scenic rivers and trails. ... http://www.squidoo.com/tenbestnationalparks Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:20:42 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:49:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/tenbestnationalparks I have an addiction - to National Parks.  All of them.  I love them.  Cannons, forts, rivers, rocks, battlements, mountain, old houses, wooden markers: all of them.   I am lucky enough to live in a country that has such an extensive, fascinating, and varied system of historical parks, battlefields, memorials, recreation areas, monuments, and  scenic rivers and trails.  I always had a passing appreciation for the wonder of the parks-- but in 1993 that changed.  I was at the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona and a wonderful ranger there was taking the time to explain the area and the park to my mom and I.  He also showed me what would soon become a constant traveling companion of mine for future trips.  The National Parks Passport.  So, take a minute and let me show you my favorite parks and maybe spark an interest (or begin an addiction) in you. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:49:28 -0600