Postcard from Yellowstone: Roosevelt Arch
Once upon a time, I worked in Yellowstone—at the Old Faithful Inn Gift Shop, where I spent part of each day restoring the great wall of postcards. These days, the postcard wall is smaller, which makes me sad. Postcards are more than souvenirs. They’re a way of looking at the small stuff, of noticing and sharing why a place matters. With that,
a postcard from Yellowstone: Roosevelt Arch
Hi there ! This is Roosevelt Arch. I always thought it was named for President Theodore Roosevelt to honor the support he gave to the national park idea and to Yellowstone, but no. Turns out he just happened to be in the area when the arch was to be dedicated. Even–maybe especially–in Yellowstone, nothing is as obvious as it seems. There’s generally more and better information to be had, so it’s wise to keep an open mind. True on the trail. True in Yellowstone. True in life. take heart & happy trails ~ Natalie 🥾
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