Meg's Updates

Exploring Pine Lake State Park

I Am A State Park Ambassador Because: As a child, I spent every minute of the day outside. Whether it was swimming, biking, rollerblading, skiing, camping, climbing trees, exploring, digging in the dirt, or going on nature hikes, my curiosity has always urged me to explore. There are far too many distractions in the average American's life, especially for American children, and I feel that these people are missing out dearly on many valuable lessons and experiences by avoiding nature. I have learned so much from being outside and I want others to experience this enthusiasm I have for the outdoors. What better way than promoting beautiful and exciting destinations within my own statewide community? I look forward to learning more about Iowa's state parks as an ambassador!

Schools Attended: Iowa State University

First State Park: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, CA

Favorite State Park: Dead Horse Point State Park, UT

Park I Am Dying To Visit: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA

I've Visited State Parks In: California, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Utah

Coolest Thing I've Seen In Parks: The shining and shooting stars in the clear night sky while camping Utah

Interests: Jazz, reading, hiking, biking, swimming, soccer, glassblowing, drawing, adventuring & exploring

Music Played At My Campfire: Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, funky bluesy stuff

What Not To Miss In My State's Parks: Beautiful colors of leaves changing in the Fall and quiet hidden landscapes in the sparkling winters

Who I Would Go On A Hike With If I Could: David Attenborough

This Sums It All Up For Me: The sun is warm and the world is a beautiful place - Edward Monkton