Dare2Go Parks
D2R. A WAY OF LIFE
National Forests & Nat'l Parks! D2R in one different park every time! The are 423 National Parks & 154 National Forests to choose from!!!
“In wilderness is the preservation of the world.”
“Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life…Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.”
Meaning
This corner is all about the adventure of D2R by visiting these protected areas! Did you know there are in the US alone:
84 million acres of National Parks land protected
63 National Parks
424 National Parks Sites
193 million acres of National Forest land
155 National Forests
What is the difference between a National Park vs National Forest?
Today there are more than 6,000 national parks in nearly 100 countries that support wildlife conservation and ecotourism.
No matter where you are around the world, and as time allows you, try to plan visiting one national park or national forests at least one per year, or 2,3, or as many as you can! it will definitely be an unforgettable life experience!
National Parks & God
As you explore and D2R don’t forget to acknowledge the Maestro who created such master pieces! Each Park is unique on its own, so take the time to explore it and soak in all its beauty! Use all your senses and stand in awe and recognize the many different ways these parks represent His Creativity, originality and incredible diversity.
This has to bring us to examine our own lives! How He has created us with such unique features that nobody else in this world has! If you have ever felt like nobody cares, like you don’t really have any special gifts or talents just think again, and be in awe at the wonders of His love for you! How He took the time to create a unique being, filled with extraordinary gifts to bless everyone around you! Let His Love and Life bring you back to who you were created to be!
Goals & Gains
The main goal will be to D2R in a National Park or a National Forest.
Depending on your life situation try to set a goal to visit at least one national park per year.
The benefits will be to have the awesome privilege to D2R in one of these jewels that not everyone has the chance to visit.
Enjoy every minute of it.
Come out of it not only more knowledgeable about the facts of the park but also enriched in your spirit and soul!
First Steps /Logistics
My number one tip would be: you are in for a treat! so ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
Start at home! Visiting those parks around you! Do your homework and check what parks and national forests do you have near you to visit and enjoy!
Make sure to do the same as you travel to other states around where you live, or even around the world. The opportunities can be endless.
Remember in the parks you have a variety of Natural Wonders in terms of unique fauna and flora, from deserts to emerald lakes, volcanos, geysers, aurora borealis, to giant sequoias and redwoods and the list goes on and on so do your homework and choose one to start and NEVER STOP EXPLORING!
Make a list of things you want to see in each park and always bring your D2R journal with you!
Check the park website for all updates, hours of operation, alerts, etc.
Depending on the season and the terrain plan accordingly in terms of equipment and clothing needed for each park’s d2r adventure!
Once you decide to explore the National Parks, you can make good use of all the options and and passes to visit the parks, like an annual pass, etc
DARE2GO…Next Steps…
Once you have started to D2R on the regular bases, one hr a day, you will realize you want more!
That means you are ready to choose from all the other Dare2Go options :
- 1/2 a day D2R,
- Full day D2R
- Full CAMP OUT weekend D2R! 48HR AWAY FROM SCREENS CHALLENGE
- By yourself, with people you want to share with,
- Choose from our different places and seasons you want to go! As you practice the art of Disconnect 2 Reconnect you will come to realize that moving away from all electronics is a growing liberating fulfilling experience you will want to adopt for the rest of your life!
- SHORT, 1/2, LONG Term D2R style: 1 hike x month= 12 hikes p/year, 1 hike every 15 days= 24 hikes a year, 1 hike per week = 48 + hikes a year! Dare to D2R NOW