In the early 70s I visited Glacier Bay (then, National Monument; now, National Park) in Alaska and fell in love with the thought of taking people into beautiful country to see and experience nature. I had so enjoyed my trip up into the glacier fields, seeing and being in that incredible beauty and wildness, I was determined to prepare myself to do just that once home. Well, as it often does, life just “got in the way.”
It might have taken me over 40 years to do it, but that long-ago dream has become my beautiful reality! I live and work in Yellowstone National Park!
I’ve now been here two months—almost half-way through a five-month contract. I live and work out of the Old Faithful area.
I’ve learned so much about our amazingly unique and majestic first National Park.
And I finally feel I’ve put together a pretty interesting and entertaining tour, but I’m always learning more—and probably always will be doing so, as there is much to learn about the “Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.”
Everyday I get to travel around this awe-inspiring, always special ecosystem sharing with others the stories and reasons its wildness and remarkable beauty must always remain.
Visit a National Park this year . . . come to Yellowstone. It truly is a “Wonderland.”
Melinda, you’re an incredible inspiration! How wonderful that you’re getting to live your dream. Knowing you, your tours are the best ones – interesting, informative, and most of all, fun. 🙂 I’m not able to visit while you’re there this year, but you gave me a great reminder to put this on my bucket list. Thanks for taking a break from your full and happy times to share.