our nation’s parks, natural wonders, burial grounds and sacred spaces. for more than one hundred years our country has had the good sense to preserve and protect the natural places, the plant and animal species and the unique areas carved by millions of years of weather. millions upon millions have had a chance to enjoy these spaces, and we are a better people and country because of it. we escape to national parks for renewal. we need to support them because they support us, no matter what year it is or who is in office. the day to day is something else entirely. the day to day shapes us and 