August 25 is the birthday of our National Parks...and Kenny, what are the odds?! In this episode, Bonnie and Kenny talk about the history of the parks (including the not great parts), delve into interesting park facts,  and have a special guest chat! Our family loves the national parks, Kenny is trying to make it to all of them before he's 35, our mom taught about them and connected kids with park rangers as an elementary school teacher, and our famed Aunt Shannon, who we have mentioned in previous podcasts even worked in two of them. We have Shannon join us to talk about the parks and all things dope about nature. Highlights include:Dope Park Links:(see Anchor page for easiest to read formatting)General Info:Quick NPS History59 Fun Facts National Geographic Park FactsPark Visitation NumbersObama's Every Kid in a Park ProgramRacist roots, lack of diversity haunt national parksHistoric Park Figures:Tina Short Women of the Park ServiceSpark RangerPlaces Shannon Mentioned:Acadia National Park Gateway Arch National Park Battle Creek Outdoor Education CenterHow to help the parks:6 Ways to Give to National Parks that Actually Make a DifferenceGet Involved with NPS