For 109 years, the National Park Service (NPS) has stood as a guardian of wonder — protecting the mountains that touch the clouds, the forests that whisper history, and the valleys that hold our collective soul. 🌄💚

Since its founding in 1916, the NPS has carried a mission far deeper than preservation — it’s about connection. 🌿✨ From the gentle hum of Yellowstone’s geysers to the golden glow of the Grand Canyon, every park tells a story of resilience, unity, and awe. 🏞️🔥

💬 As President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired.” His dream lives on in every ranger, every visitor, and every sunrise over America’s wild heart. 🌅🤍

Today, we celebrate not just the parks themselves — but the spirit they awaken in all of us: to explore, to protect, and to cherish the land that binds us together. 🌍💫

🎂 Here’s to the National Park Service — 109 years young and still inspiring generations to find peace, purpose, and pride in the great outdoors. 🌲🏕️💖