Every adventure is exciting but this one is exceptional. They are waiting – those remarkable women scientists and activists in the national parks – for their stories of protecting our parks to be told. I am simply excited about this opportunity to meet these women and to share their stories with the world. I packed everything I need for next six months in a backpack and in a suitcase, and left my home last night. As the plane was taking off, I kept my face so close to the window to catch a last glimpse of the San Francisco Bay area. I may not see my home for 6 months. As the plane was swallowed into the fog and the cities disappeared, I took a deep breath and sat back, thinking, “So, here I go again! I am taking off to a new adventure and a new chapter of this project! Cheers, everyone!”
Part II: Stewards of the Land: Native American Women in America’s Public Land
The part II of this project has explored the history of our public land through the eyes of American Indian women and how they continue to play a significant role as the stewards of the land to protect our parks’ natural and cultural resources today. I visited parks such as Olympic in Washington, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, Badlands National Park in South Dakota and Alcatraz Island in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California. Read the blog and learn the true history of our parks from the Native American women's perspective and how these women have changed me to make a difference in the world.-
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- Badlands National Park: Oglala Lakota women and buffalo
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I’m looking forward to following your journey on this blog and learning stories of more amazing women in part 2 of “If She Can Do It, You Can Too”!