Happiness Quote by Edward Abbey "Desert Solitaire

“If the park can be reduced to a single cultural indicator, it is that of optimism. Contained within the evolution of the park idea…

— Karen R. Jones & John Wills

“Only when we get sufficiently rich can we afford the relative luxury of caring about the environment.”

— Bjorn Lomborg

The establishment of the National Park Service is justified by considerations of good administration, of the value of natural beauty as a National asset,…

— Theodore Roosevelt

Parks contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities and are an important resource for all people, including those with special needs.

— Roy Cooper

Enjoying outdoor recreation is not only good for physical health, but also for improving mental health, and I encourage everyone to explore some of…

— Ned Lamont

“every successful person needs a park bench—”

— Jeffrey A. Barnes

“A handicap parking permit is not a reward for a lifetime of poor eating habits...”

— T. Rafael Cimino

National parks are the best expression of social equity that there is. It's like paying our rent for living on the planet.

— Douglas Tompkins

Our parks are a major part of the state's tourism industry, and this will allow us to make them even more attractive to in-state…

— Jim Justice

“No matter how few possessions you own or how little money you have, loving wildlife and nature will make you rich beyond measure.”

— Paul Oxton

I do not think this makes a lot of sense, and I think we should rely on the Park Service to implement the regulations…

— Don Sherwood