Hope Simons

What national park do you dream of visiting?

If I win this trip, I would love to see the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. It would be a once in a lifetime trip. If I had to stay in the Continental US I would want to see the Redwood National Park and Yosemite. I feel like I could see both of those in 10 days, and maybe even squeeze in the Grand Canyon! Ultimately, the Redwood would be my top choice because that has always been a childhood dream of mine. I think those huge trees are amazing and I want to walk through them myself.

What has been your favorite adventure experience?

I visited a friend in Colorado, and we did a little exploring in the Rocky Mountains! The sheer height and views of that beautiful place is so different in contrast to where I grew up in the Eastern part of the US. We hiked several miles in the woods, I walked in snow up to my knees, and even braved a frozen lake. I will always remember that trip! Any adventure outdoors is one I know I have loved. I've been exploring the outdoors sense I was old enough to walk with my Dad.

What would you do with $10,000?

If it was $10,000 I could use for anything (not involving the trip) I would most likely use it for improvements on my home. We are in the middle of remodeling and that 10k would be a boost to a few things we need done! Otherwise, maybe a small shopping trip and I'd use it to set aside some money for my future.