Month: November 2018

“Never forget that every time we move onward, the whole of Humanity does so with us. Let us walk on into the life that is real, the one that is not limited to our own, nor to the time that we have in this incarnation; let us walk on into that infinite space where everything becomes possible. In the life that is “real,” we have unlimited access to a great universal power. Once we become aware of what this “real” life is, we are holding the key that gives access to all the answers we are looking for, as well as to happiness.” Christian Bernard

The Rangers at National Park Service Units are very helpful and knowledgeable, so we need to know the right questions to ask before visiting. After visiting 386 of our NPS units, tent camping along the way, my list of questions include: where the Passport Stamps are located, is there a video (usually there is and most are very good), are there any Dark Sky programs (Great Basin and Theodore Roosevelt NP had great ones), what State Parks or campsites are close by that have hot showers and perhaps electric, are there any current trading stamps or Share the Experience postcards available, are there Junior Ranger booklets (for grandchildren), is there WiFi available (some units do have WiFi), are there any hot/warm mineral springs close by, are there any rockhounding locations close by, and is there an Aldi Market or Wal-Mart nearby? Please bring your empty water bottles and fill them up at NPS units to save plastic from harming Mother Earth (most all units have bottle refill stations). You’ll get the most from your visit by asking these questions! If you’re a Senior, get your lifetime pass and enjoy the adventure, as admission is free for your carload and camping is half-price using the card. Did you find your Park yet?

For those who’ve been following my adventure, you may be interested to know that there is a National Park Travelers Club which I discovered in February 2018. They are reasonably priced in their dues at $10 for first year and $5 per year thereafter. They have an abundance if useful information and are very helpful and supportive. If you think you might like to “Find your Park”, joining would be beneficial. Once you’re a member, you can record your visits and gain Passport Stamp info on their stampad site, too. I earned my Gold award having been to 386 NPS units! It’s fun!

Received this beautifully motivational writing today and want to share it with all of you:

At birth we board a train and meet our parents. We believe they will always travel by our side. However, at some station, our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.

As time goes by, other people will board the train, and they will be significant – siblings, friends, the love of your life, children, and many others. Some will step down and leave a permanent vacuum. Others will go so unnoticed that we won’t realize they vacated their seats.

The train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, good-byes, and farewells. A successful ride requires having a good relationship with all passengers. We must give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is, we do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life. Reap success and give lots of love. More importantly, thank God for the journey.

Lastly, I thank you for being one of the passengers on my train.