Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #24
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
2w ago
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all the stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 5 grand prizes! The hunt BEGINS on 3/14 at noon MST with Stop #1 at LisaTawnBergren.com. Hunt through our loop using Chrome or Firefox as your browser (not Explorer). There is NO RUSH to complete the hunt—you have all weekend (until Sunday, 3/17 at midnight MST)! So take your time, reading the unique posts along the way; our hope is that you discover new authors/new books and learn new t ..read more
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What it’s like to live in a national park
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
6M ago
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could live in a national park? Some parks offer housing to their seasonal staff, and you certainly can’t beat the location! I had the joy and privilege of living in the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier back when I worked as a seasonal park ranger. As a single 20-something, I thought I’d won the lottery. But what are some of the actual pros and cons of living in a national park? Pro: Location Seriously. LIVE in a national park? People pay thousands of dollars to stay a single night at some of these locations, and I get to stay the entire season ..read more
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Redwood National and State Parks: My Favorite Things
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
9M ago
Every national park has its own unique spirit and will impact visitors in different ways. Redwood National and State Parks? They will change you–almost down to the core of your being. My 21-year-old daughter and I visited recently for book research and to try out our new camper van. As I stared up at the ancient and giant trees, I was suddenly aware that the 50-odd years I’ve spent on this planet were but a tiny blip in the lifetime of these gentle giants. Even so, I felt welcomed. Does that sound strange? Maybe so, but I’m not sure how else to describe it. Here are some of our favorite thing ..read more
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New National Park Novels: You asked for them!
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
1y ago
New National Park Novels are on the way! You guys ROCK! You made this happen by . . . Purchasing Requesting Reviewing and Recommending my most recent book, When Stone Wings Fly, and my three other national park novels. My publisher took notice. And because you made your voices heard (loudly!), I’ve been given a contract with Kregel Publications for two more novels set in our beautiful national parks. The first of the books won’t release until 2024, but I think it will be worth the wait. This dual-timeline novel will feature two key eras in the history of Redwood National Park My wor ..read more
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Happy Birthday, NPS! Book Giveaway
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
1y ago
The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act. Now, 106 years later, our nation’s park rangers are still going strong. It was a huge honor for me to wear the green and gray uniform when I worked for the NPS back in the… well, a long time ago. Let’s celebrate with a book giveaway! You can enter using the form below. The grand prize winner will receive a signed copy of my newest national park novel, When Stone Wings Fly: A Great Smoky Mountains Novel. Three runners-up will each receive three (random) packets of national park l ..read more
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Busiest and Least Crowded National Parks of 2021
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
1y ago
The entire year of 2021 seemed crazy and unpredictable, but millions of people still looked for solace in nature, leading to some seriously crowded national parks. Are you curious which ones were the busiest? Which were the least visited? You might be able to avoid the crowds this summer, if you’re willing to trek to the Arctic, that is. Who’s up for an adventure? I’ve heard it’s stunningly beautiful! (These numbers are brought to you by the National Park Service, and I’m only including those NPS units officially classified as national parks, not monuments or other types of sites. The most vi ..read more
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“Hello, Weekend” Giveaway!
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
1y ago
Let’s imagine you’re sneaking away to a cabin for a weekend of reading novels, including Karen Barnett’s new Smoky Mountains novel, When Stone Wings Fly. Ahhh, nice!!! Now, enter the Hello Weekend Giveaway and make it the coziest weekend ever! (Sorry, cabin not included!) Entry form below. “Hello Weekend Giveaway” items include: Tote bag, a paperback copy of When Stone Wings Fly, buffalo plaid throw blanket and pillow, Naked Bee soap and lotion, “Don’t feed the bears” plaque, “My Heart Lies in the Woods” artwork, “The Mountains are Calling Me” artwork, bird figurine, bear figurine, Sweet Tea ..read more
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Excerpt: When Stone Wings Fly
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
1y ago
Nashville, TN. Present Day Four years of college and she was back to juggling plates? This was not how she pictured her life at twenty-seven. Kieran swung a purse over her shoulder and made for the diner’s rear door. “Can you use me on the breakfast shift, Ash? I need some hours.” Her friend, the owner and manager, hefted a stack of plates into a bin. “You practically live over at SeniorCo. Don’t they pay you for all your work there?” When the funding allows. “They’ll sort it out, but for now—” “Of course. We can give you a few hours tomorrow, but I’ve got some new girls coming in for the ..read more
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Visiting Mount Rainier: 7 Tips for a Great Trip
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
2y ago
As an author who has written a novel set at Mount Rainier National Park (and a former ranger there, too), readers often ask me for suggestions on visiting one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful parks. As I mentioned in my post about Yellowstone, these requests can be challenging. Everyone has different interests and goals when they visit a national park. Do you like difficult hikes, or is riding around in your car more your speed? Do you prefer deep forests or alpine views? Snowshoeing or gazing at wildflowers? So keep in mind that my favorites might not appeal to you, but I’ll do my b ..read more
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The Highs and Lows of Working as a Park Ranger
Karen Barnett Books
by Karen Barnett
2y ago
When readers learn that I spent several years working as a park ranger, I tend to get a lot of questions. “Where did you work? Was it the best job ever? How did you become a park ranger? What was it like?” I typically nod and agree, it was a dream job. But like any job, it came with good days and some days I’d rather forget. Every ranger’s experiences are different, so I’m only speaking from my own memories. I worked as a seasonal park ranger in the interpretation division at Mount Rainier National Park for two summers. It was enough for me to fall in love with the National Park Service, but ..read more
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