Stephanie McCullough, Author at The Ranger Desk

Wild And Precious: How People Misinterpret Mary Oliver’s Most Famous Line

“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” The line is not a call to action, but a call to inaction. A call to be free.

A massive circular volcanic cone, Diamond Head is the most iconic natural landmark in the state of Hawaii.

Mammoth Cave is renowned as the longest cave system in the world, over twice the length of the second largest cave system.

Mount Olympus is one of the most famous mountains in the world, owing to its significance in Greek mythology as the home of its ancient gods.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park oversees a whopping ten percent of the world’s total coral reef ecosystems and is the size of Japan.

Play: it’s not just for kids–it’s for adults, too. Research shows that play combats depression. Discover ways to add play to your life.

Lincoln Park is Chicago’s largest park, spanning over 1,200 acres and over seven miles along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Craters of the Moon is known for its ancient lava formations, including some of the largest open rift cracks in the world.

At nearly 45,000 sq km, Wood Buffalo National Park is larger than Switzerland and the second largest national park in the world.

Independence National Historical Park is made up of several sites important to the founding of the United States.