The Parks Podcast
The Parks Podcast
Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)
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Stephanie Harrison & New Happy

Episode Guest

Stephanie Harrison 

Creator of The New Happy

Author of “New Happy

New Happy Stats

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  • Dedicated to creating accessible tools for anyone to learn how to journey towards New Happy
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Speed Round

What is your earliest park memory?

Lying in a park in my hometown on a blanket, seeing the beautiful oak trees and willow trees, seeing the leaves float over my head.

What made you love the parks?

The peace.

What is your favorite thing to do in a park?

Watch nature. Just sit there and witness.

What park have you yet to visit but is on your bucket list and why?

Yosemite, I’ve never been there.

What are three must-haves you pack for a park visit?

Water. Snacks, I get hungry very frequently. And always need, something to snack on. And a book.

What is your favorite campfire activity?

Storytelling.

Tent, camper, or cabin?

Cabin

Hiking with or without trekking poles?

Without. Though probably I should do with moving forward.

And what is your favorite trail snack?

Mixed nuts, like almonds and stuff like that.

What is the best animal sighting that you’ve had?

A moose.

What is your favorite sound in the parks?

Wrestling leaves.

What is the greatest gift the parks give to us?

Recognition that we’re not alone in the world.