Tuning Into Nature: Slowing Down with the National Parks

Did you know this week (April 19–28, 2025) is National Parks Week?

I almost missed it too! But in the spirit of a slower, more intentional life, it felt like folly to let the chance to connect with nature — even in small ways — pass us by.

Taking a hike in the woods, watching a waterfall tumble down a mountainside, or simply taking in the broad vista of open skies… our national parks have often called to me. These revered spaces tend to be grounding and refreshing for my psyche. Living this lifestyle allows me to weave these beautiful places into my travels.

The 2025 National Park Week theme is “National Park Playlist.” As a musician, this idea thrills me. Intertwining the land with music is like combining the physical with the ethereal.

The National Park Service has curated several playlists to suit a wide range of musical tastes. You can check them out — and find ways to celebrate National Parks Week — here:

👉 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm

I’d love to hear what your National Park Playlist would sound like — and which park you’d want to explore while listening.