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nooks and crannies, and venture out
into new places, too. As you do, think
about these lands together and their
histories that go back long before us
and our own cultures. Think about the
generations of folks that have worked
in these parks, and about all of us and
our diverse citizenry as stewards of
these lands today. And perhaps most
importantly, consider your own story
in these cherished places and imagine
the new memories that are waiting to
be made. Go explore. They are there
waiting for you to fi nd them.
N
A Sandhills sunrise spotlights
wintering waterfowl and eagles
feeding in open water on the upper
reaches of Calamus Reservoir State
Recreation Area in 2017.
