Unlike Parker, Nat is a very "citified" bear. That's why he was thrilled to take the eastern United States for his portion of the bears' National Park Service tour. His stops were mostly (though not entirely) east of the Mississippi River. The parks there are often historic homes and urban parks. Perfect for a genteel and sophisticated bear like Nat!
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brecksville, Ohio
Week of May 6, 2002
Fall here must be beautiful! Enjoying my visit. Wish you were here! See you soon, Nat See Nat's Cuyahoga Valley photo journal. See the Cuyahoga Valley website.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Oyster Bay, New York
Week of May 20, 2002 Hi! It's a beautiful day here in Oyster Bay and I'm enjoying my visit to Sagamore Hill. I'm sitting on the piazza overlooking the hill that's covered in daisies. I learned today that TR received a bear cub as a gift and let his children keep him as a pet. His name was Jonathan Edwards and he roamed the grounds here at Sagamore Hill. What a neat place! Love, Nat See Nat's Sagamore Hill photo journal. See the Sagamore Hill website.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site Hyde Park, New York
Week of June 3, 2002
See Nat's Home of FDR photo journal.
Women's Rights National Historical Park Seneca Falls, New York
Week of June 17, 2002 See Nat's Women's Rights photo journal. See the Women's Rights website.
Homestead National Monument of America Beatrice, Nebraska
Week of June 24, 2002 Had a glorious time out here in the Midwest! A wonderful celebration was in progress. I got to dance with some lovely Victorian dancers. Cheerio, Nat See Nat's Homestead photo journal.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site Cincinnati, Ohio
Week of July 1, 2002
Nat is having a great time! He told us that WIHO [William Howard Taft NHS] was his FAVORITE park! He hopes that all is well back at THRI [Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural NHS] and that he'll be home soon. Eric Patterson, WIHO Park Ranger & Nat's Secretary
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Kinderhook, New York
Week of July 8, 2002
Arrived here July 1 and am receiving VIP treatment. Looking forward to spending the 4th with interpretation rangers here. Van Buren was a distant relative of TR! Send my Hawaiian shirt - the tux is rather hot. Nat See Nat's Van Buren photo journal.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Springfield, Massachusetts
Week of July 15, 2002 I am so excited! I have just arrived at the Springfield Armory NHS. Tonight I will be appearing on stage with the "Valley Swing Orchestra," tributes to "Frank Sinatra," and "The Andrews Sisters." I will be the only dancing bear at the concert. Nat See Nat's Springfield Armory photo journal. See the Springfield Armory website.
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Brookline, Massachusetts
Week of July 29, 2002
See Nat's Olmsted photo journal.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Brookline, Massachusetts
Week of August 5, 2002 8/7/02 Hey everybody!! The folks at FRLA [Frederick Law Olmsted NHS] took me to JOFI [John Fitzgerald Kennedy NHS] today & I got to have my picture taken with JFK's bear. Can imagine ... me ...Nat.. in the Kennedy birthplace, in the Kennedy bed, with the Kennedy teddy bear!! I'm having a GREAT time. Nat
Weir Farm National Historic Site Wilton, Connecticut
Week of August 12, 2002 To my THRI family - 'Twas a long and arduous journey to the rural hills of Connecticut. Ranger Cliff was taking a leave of absence, so my first few days here were in total darkness. However, now that I find myself out of the box, I can duly recover from my rough ride here. I look forward to an exciting weekend at Weir Farm. So far I have been recuperating in the visitor's center with Ranger Mike and Ranger Tal. They have promised to take me to the studies with an art class after lunch. Should be a jolly good time! Especially the lunch part! Ho, ho, ho (chuckle). Hopefully this letter finds you in good spirits and good health. Nat See Nat's Weir Farm photo journal.
Federal Hall National Memorial New York, New York
Week of August 19, 2002
See Nat's Federal Hall photo journal.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site New York, New York
Week of August 26, 2002 Hi! I'm having a wonderful time at Manhattan Sites. Today I visited Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace. See you soon. Nat See Nat's TR Birthplace photo journal. See the TR Birthplace website.
Castle Clinton National Monument New York, New York
Week of September 2, 2002
See Nat's Castle Clinton photo journal. See the Castle Clinton website.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Buffalo, New York Week of September 9, 2002
"I'm homesick. I need to come home and visit my friends for a few days." After a whirlwind journey of eleven parks and over 3,700 miles, Nat decided that it was time to come home and visit his friends. Plus he was a little homesick and needed some TLC before heading out on the road again. See Nat's photo journal for his home visit.
Edison National Historic Site West Orange, New Jersey
Week of September 16, 2002
See Nat's Edison photo journal.
Steamtown National Historic Site Scranton, Pennsylvania
Week of September 30, 2002
See Nat's Steamtown photo journal.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Week of October 7, 2002
Hello Everyone, Having a great time at Harpers Ferry. It's beautiful! Learning a lot of history to tell Parker. Marsha, one of the rangers, will send you some digital pics. She also took others that I'll bring home with me. John Brown, Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, W.E.B. DuBois, Frederick Douglass, and many more famous people have been here. Wow! Love, Nat See Nat's Harpers Ferry photo journal. See the Harpers Ferry website.
George Washington Birthplace National Monument Virginia
Week of October 28, 2002 See Nat's George Washington Birthplace photo journal. See the George Washington Birthplace website.
Booker T. Washington National Monument Hardy, Virginia
Week of November 4, 2002
See Nat's Booker T. Washington photo journal. See the Booker T. Washington website.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Buffalo, New York December, 2002
Nat decides to go home to the TR Inaugural Site for the holidays! See Nat's photo journal for his home visit. New River Gorge National River Glen Jean, West Virginia
Week of January 13, 2003
See Nat's New River photo journal. Everglades National Park Homestead, Florida
Week of February 10, 2003 Hi All - Hello and greetings from the Everglades. I actually watched the sunrise at Hidden Lake Environmental Education Camp. This is the way to start a day. I am enjoying myself. Seeing lots of gators and birds at the Anhinga trail. I love it here. Having a great time. The weather is absolutely beautiful. Take care, Nat See Nat's Everglades photo journal. Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg, Mississippi
Week of February 24, 2003
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