The Optimist: Grandmother and grandson visit 63 national parks on adventure of a lifetime

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Try four weeks FREE, then $4 every four weeks the next year  Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Cheryl Hutchison) Grandmother and grandson visit 63 national parks on adventure of a lifetime Joy Ryan, 92, had never seen a mountain. So her grandson decided to take her to every site that has "national park" in its name. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   The rules of flying like a decent human From reclining your seat to deboarding the plane, we've got your guide to flying etiquette. Advice ●  By Natalie B. Compton, Nathan Diller and Hannah Sampson ●  Read more »   His emotional support animal is an alligator. They sleep in the same bed. "When he turns his nose toward you, that means he expects a kiss," said Joie Henney. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   'Strong over skinny': Women powerlifters ditch stigma around bulking up These women see powerlifting — a slower version of weightlifting, often with heavier weights — as a physical and mental salve, and a strong source of community. By Samantha Chery ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   Frozen treats to beat the heat, including ice pops, sorbet and margs Celebrate summer with these frozen treat recipes, including desserts and drinks, to help keep you cool and bring a hint of joy. By Aaron Hutcherson ●  Read more »   An all-Black Little League team made history without playing a game In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA all-star team — called "the most significant amateur baseball team in history" — faced down racism on a journey to the Little League World Series. By Chris Lamb ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   It's time to appreciate domestic artistry like sewing and baking How much talent has gone uncelebrated because we feel entitled to women's work? Perspective ●  By Sólveig Eva Magnúsdóttir ●  Read more »   The new rules of workwear — as decided by our readers As more companies impose return-to-office mandates, some people are considering what it means to show up as their true selves. By Janay Kingsberry ●  Read more »   Beyond the keyboard: Fountain pen collectors find beauty in ink Defying modernity, fountain pen collectors find beauty beyond typing, texting and other ways of rendering words. From The Magazine  ●  By Eliza McGraw ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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