The Women of Mount Rainier National Park

March 8, 2017By Karen Barnett No Comments
The Women of Mount Rainier National Park

In celebration of Women’s History Month (March) and International Women’s Day (March 8), it seems like a fitting time to talk about the amazing women who impacted the history of Mount Rainier National Park. While writing my upcoming novel, The Road to Paradise, I was inspired by the incredible stories of women who both challenged themselves … Read More

Happy 100th Birthday, National Park Service!

August 25, 2016By Karen Barnett No Comments
Happy 100th Birthday, National Park Service!

Many of you know that I’m a H-U-G-E fan of our National Parks, and that I used to work as a seasonal park ranger. But did you know today is the official 100th birthday of the National Park Service? On August 25, 1916 President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill into law to create the National Park … Read More