Teddy Roosevelt Archives - Adventure Patches

2 Nov 2014

Gratitude 2014 – It’s All About the People: National Parks Pioneers

by kevinearl | posted in: National Parks, Thanksgiving | 1

I’ve just finished Ken Burns’ multi-part PBS documentary about the National Parks that tells the story of “America’s best idea,” which happens to be the story of America itself over the last 150 years. I genuinely got emotional during parts … Continued

5 Jan 2013

Tonto National Monument & the Apache Trail

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Historic Site, National Monument, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel | 3

New Year’s Day 2012 I spent on a bamboo raft in some of China’s most spectacular scenery, so this year I wanted to do something awesome again. This year I spent the day experiencing something that President Teddy Roosevelt called … Continued