In this course we will be exploring the amber fields of grain and purple mountains majesty offered by the United States National Park system, but from the perspective of someone who has NO desire to have to carry backpacking gear, granola bars, and wear a Camelbak hydration system. This is the LAZY GUIDE TO US NATIONAL PARKS.
Your instructor is a working woman, pushing 40 years old, who has a debilitating autoimmune disease that attacks her muscles, impacting her abilities to be active and engage in exploration. HOWEVER, this has not stopped her from still embracing her childlike sense of wonder about the vast, expansive space that is the United States. With an ever-growing bucket list of things to do and places to explore before entering the crematorium, one of the major staples of her goals has been and will always continue to be "visiting ALL of the US National Parks".
Currently, there are 63 recognized National Parks in the US (with a 64th waiting in the pipeline for approval). Your instructor has, thus far, visited 15 of them, with an additional 12 parks on the agenda to be visited in May of 2025.
In this course, your instructor will review the 15 parks she has already visited, giving you the BEST information possible to provide perspective and guidance on how to enjoy these National Parks without having to overexert yourself. She will provide background information on each park, tips, and give you an honest opinion on her experience there.
A follow-up course will be added this summer, discussing the same topics regarding the slew of parks she is slated to visit in May 2025.
So come along on a scenic, restful, humorous journey where we explore the wonders and sights of this beautiful nation together. We might just be planning your next big adventure.
Hi! My name is Leigha, and I will be your instructor for the LAZY GUIDE TO US NATIONAL PARKS. I'm named after Princess Leia from Star Wars, am in my late 30s, have 2 kids, a husband, a dog, a full-time job, etc. I also have a debilitating and rare autoimmune disease that attacks my muscles, limiting my ability (and willingness) to hike and be spectacularly active. It has not, however, limited my desire to get out and explore the world (when my budget and PTO levels allow).
