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A National Park Love Story, 63 Parks, 15 Years, One Dream FROM HEARTBREAK TO HIKING TRAILS - A LOVE STORY ACROSS AMERICA! Some journeys begin with a single step. Theirs began with a click! Two middle-aged divorcees connect online, never expecting that a spontaneous getaway would set the course for a timeless love story spanning fifteen years and 63 national parks. What started as whimsy became a mission, one that carried them across mountains and deserts, forests and canyons, through laughter, tears, and every shade of life in between. Along the trails they hiked and the vistas they embraced, they also faced life's fiercest climbs: blending families, battling cancer, nearly losing a child, and rediscovering the joy of living and loving fully. From an unexpected first trip to one final, unforgettable adventure, theirs is not just a travel story - it's proof that second chances are worth taking. But through it all, one truth echoed louder: In chasing sunsets and summits, we found second chances and forever! HEALING LOVE STORY ETCHED IN STONE, SKY, & SECOND CHANCES! More than a travel memoir, our book of love is a breathtaking testament to love, resilience, and the healing embrace of nature, truly inspired by the national parks. Poignant, uplifting, and unforgettable, this travel adventure romance book stands as a testament to the beauty of second chances and the way nature can write the greatest stories of all. If you've ever longed for healing, hope, or a horizon worth chasing, this travel memoir book will take you there! GRAB THIS BOOK NOW!

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""This book absolutely captured my heart from the very first page! A National Park Love Story is so much more than a travel memoir; it's an inspiring story of resilience, second chances, and the healing power of nature. Chris and Jeff take you on a breathtaking journey across 63 national parks, weaving together stunning landscapes with the raw, emotional realities of love, loss, and new beginnings. What makes this book so special is the honesty and vulnerability behind the adventure. It's not just about hiking trails and chasing sunsets; it's about facing life's hardest challenges, blending families, overcoming heartbreak, and learning to embrace joy again. I found myself laughing, tearing up, and feeling deeply moved all at once. The writing is vivid and heartfelt; you can almost feel the crisp mountain air, hear the rustle of the forests, and see the golden glow of desert sunsets. But even more powerful is the love story itself, which proves that it's never too late to find forever. If you've ever dreamed of exploring America's national parks, or if you simply love stories of hope and second chances, this book is an absolute must-read. Truly unforgettable and one I'll be recommending to everyone!"" ""Literally, awe-inspiring! Navigating together, Truxell and Crum celebrate America and beer as they co-conspire to answer the call of the wild, tenaciously engineering the ambitious logistics to ""see the 63."" Truxell's voice intimately narrates a passionate pilgrimage from sea to shining sea. Readers are immediately aware that these two enthusiastic explorers are ""extremely happy in one another's company"" -operating in a united state as they research and travel the United States. Truly, this is a gratitude journal --a scenic love story of the glory and grounding power of appreciating a relationship."" A National Park Love Story is an amazing love and life story set against the backdrop of America's spectacular National Parks. This book chronicles a couple's journey from meeting to their quest to experience all 63 National Parks. An inspirational story of love, travel, and overcoming obstacles, along with vivid insider details of each of the parks. This book shares in living color how nature and shared experiences can bring people closer than ever. Chris Truxell's memoir is beautifully written. It is a MUST READ."" ""This memoir is a true testament to the pure, unadulterated love of travel and human connection. I love how each chapter weaves together the story of the authors' love for each other and their blended family. With each new chapter, they grow stronger as a couple and get better at traveling. They teach their children invaluable lessons about the world, and learn so many things about each other, their kids, and other people and exotic places. It was fun to read about the places I have already been to, but even more exciting to read about the places I have yet to visit. So much of what is written here is so incredibly relatable, and the narrative is just so real, incorporating true, everyday life stories, good and bad. This book illustrates this couple's incredible journey through their second chance at life and love! ""As an avid hiker and traveler, I found this book relatable and inspiring. To view traveling through different eyes was a great experience! And I have added some wants to my travel list!""

Author Information

Chris is a debut author whose lifelong passion for books extends to co-leading two spirited book clubs alongside friends, family, and her local library. After a successful 25-year career owning a marketing research firm, she now enjoys semi-retirement, dedicating her love of learning and life coaching skills to the next generation as a substitute teacher. Beyond the classroom and her latest read, Chris embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying workouts, hiking, and biking. She also treasures time with her family and the simple joy of a sunset. Jeff's lifelong passion for the outdoors blossomed despite an urban upbringing in Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood. As a boy, he fished the Monongahela River and explored the city's wooded hills. Cherished family vacations-week-long cabin stays in Pennsylvania's state parks-further deepened his love for nature as he and his three brothers fished and hiked in Penn's Woods. In his teenage years, Jeff and his brother Fred developed a shared, self-taught interest in hunting. This ignited Jeff's obsession with bird dogs, especially English Setters. He went on to excel in field trials, not only as a competitor but also as a respected judge and reporter, with his work featured in The American Field Sportsman's Journal and Crossbow Magazine. Today, Jeff applies his writing talents as a safety professional for a Fortune 50 company, crafting safety communications and serving as a technical writer for company standards.

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