Lassoing the Sun

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

I opened this today because it was within reach, even though I‘m in the middle of two other nonfiction books. Thought I‘d read the prologue and get back to it later. But wow. I‘ll need to finish this first. If you believe in National Parks and find your spirituality in nature, you‘ll want to reach this. #AllTheFeels

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Rachel.Rencher

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

First book of 2022! I always hated camping as a kid, but I really want to do it now. This book is inspiring to pack up and go see the national parks like tomorrow. 🏕

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Suet624

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

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A good book to listen to while I was ironing the sheets and pillowcases for the Airbnb. 😀 Woods writes of his trips to and history of a select group of National Parks during a one year period of time. He writes of his family as well. It definitely made me want to stop ironing and hit the road. I loved his appreciation of those who continue to protect the beauty and solitude of the parks. 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

saresmoore Sue, ironing sheets and pillowcases is what I call, “above and beyond!” Although, I will confess that I once steamed a dust ruffle for my in-laws. Never again! 7y

Suet624 @saresmoore I know. But no matter what I do, the sheets come out of the dryer all wrinkly! I want the guests to enjoy a smooth sheet. 😂😂 7y

Jeg Can I ask— where is your Airbnb? 7y

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Suet624 @Jeg in Vermont, minutes from Stowe. 7y

Jeg That‘s good to know. I was actually born in Keene NH . But most of life spent here in Australia. It‘s been over 8 years since I‘ve been back. I‘ll be in the Carolinas in October and was thinking of visiting. I‘m guessing that is a very busy time for you with Fall . 7y

Suet624 @Jeg born in Keene!! If you want to chat about it you could email me at Suet624 at gmail. 7y

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Alicia

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

Late post for #junebookbugs! This prompt was hard! I don't have any books with #insects in the title. So I improvised. These are all books where there are likely insects in them because they are about nature! I heard Dan White and Mark Woods talk at TFOB bc I couldn't get into another panel and I was blown away by how amazing their books sounded! I can't wait to read them.

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Bookwormjillk

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Great book about the National Parks. I love the examination of what the parks mean to families. Truly America's best idea. Recommend to anyone who has ever spent hours in the back of a station wagon as a kid wondering if "we're there yet?" Double recommend if you turned around and did the same thing with your kids. (Pick: looking across to Cape Cod National Sea Shore in April)

britt_brooke Gorgeous! 8y

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Bookwormjillk

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

Sick as a dog, but my little girl was sweet enough to bring me coffee in bed. Glad it's Mothers Day and I can just stay here. Have a good one all.

CherylDeFranceschi Feel better! Happy Mothers Day! 8y

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Bookwormjillk

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

Cold and rainy outside. I'm under a blanket doing some armchair travel.

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Sonnie

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

"In a matter of a few days, I was starting to feel comfortable there, and starting to feel very fortunate to live in a time when we not only have cell phones but also have places where we lose cell phone service." #yesthis #wanderlust #nps100

Jennie748

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Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Inspiring.

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Sonnie

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

Enjoying an excellent talk by Mark Woods at my library!

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andymcgrath

Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks | Mark Woods

Every generation of Americans faces moments when we must choose between the pressures of the now and the protection of the timeless. Today, we know that we can no longer afford turn our backs on... iconic landscapes like the grand canyon.