less than HR greater than Phoenix after 37 years of dedication and Adventure Daryl and Kathleen tkin an Arizona couple have achieved an extraordinary feat visiting every single one of the 430 units managed by the National Park Service that is NPS their Journey which began in 1987 with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park in New Mexico has taken them across the country and to the farthest reaches of US territories the tkin adventure began as a casual exploration of national parks but evolved into a full-fledged Quest when they decided in 2004 to see all 430 NPS units these units include not just national parks but also national monuments historical sites Recreation areas and more from Alaska to the US Virgin Islands their travel spanned over 100,000 M by car plus an additional 100,000 M by plane helicopter and sea plane their Journey aling also included countless hours of hiking paddling and biking through these diverse landscapes in August 20124 the tkin visited their final destination St CA Island International National Historic Site in Maine marking the completion of their remarkable Quest their achievement is even more notable considering the number of NPS units increased from 396 to 430 during their Journey due to new designations and additions Kathleen's favorite sites include the Maggie L Walker National Historic Site in Richmond Virginia and the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in vincen Indiana which she finds particularly inspiring barell on the other hand holds a special place for anak chak National monument and Preserve in Alaska one of the least visited yet most remote units the tkin journey was not without its challenges they nearly missed their goal when a new NPS unit was announced just a week after they completed their travels fortunately they had already visited this new addition ensuring their accomplishment remained intact the couple's motivation stemmed from a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and historical significance of the places they visited as Kathleen humorously puts it never give my husband a list yet their exploration was driven by a genuine desire to experience and appreciate the vast and varied Landscapes of the United States now that they have completed their Quest the tkin look forward to revisiting their favorite spot and exploring new units as they are designated their Journey has not only fulfilled a personal goal but also highlighted the rich tapestry of America's natural and historical Heritage for those inspired by the tkin story their website offers detailed accounts of their travels and the experiences they've cherished along the way their Journey underscores a remarkable commitment to exploring and preserving the diverse and beautiful places that make up the national park services vast portfolio congratulations to darl and Kathleen tukin on an incredible achievement that showcases the spirit of Adventure and the love for our nation's natural Treasures stay subscribed for more videos