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Outdoor Travel Series: National Parks One Year One Quest

2025-10-13 18:00:00 2025-10-13 19:00:00 America/New_York Outdoor Travel Series: National Parks One Year One Quest Local resident Tom Wright shares his journey of visiting all 428 of America's National Parks in one year. Learn how he accomplished this daunting task and how you can plan your own adventure! Norton Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, October 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-13 18:00:00 2025-10-13 19:00:00 America/New_York Outdoor Travel Series: National Parks One Year One Quest Local resident Tom Wright shares his journey of visiting all 428 of America's National Parks in one year. Learn how he accomplished this daunting task and how you can plan your own adventure! Norton Branch Library - Community Room

Norton Branch Library

Community Room

Local resident Tom Wright shares his journey of visiting all 428 of America's National Parks in one year. Learn how he accomplished this daunting task and how you can plan your own adventure!

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.825.7800.

You are invited to visit the world of America’s National Parks, presented by Tom Wright of Uniontown, Ohio. In 2023, Tom visited all 428 national parks. Yes, all of them. His “One Year... One Quest” adventure was one for the record books, logging 125,000 miles to experience America’s heritage at its front lines. From Independence Hall to Yosemite National Park to Alaska’s 23 parks — and every park in between — come learn about the cultural, historical, and natural jewels that make up America’s fabric, preserved in its parks.

If you have ever dreamed of trekking to these landmarks, Tom will provide insight on how to reach them, even the most remote, found in Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the six parks above the Arctic Circle. Hiking poles, sunscreen, and boots are not required to attend, but be prepared to learn and ask plenty of questions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Travel |

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Norton Branch Library

norton@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.825.7800
Branch manager
Tori Berger

Hours
Mon, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 Closed

About the branch

The Norton Branch Library supports the informational and entertainment needs of many different communities including Barberton, Copley and Doylestown. It is strategically located on South Cleveland-Massillion Road in the heart of Norton. The Library’s collection is rich with books, magazines, music, and movies that match the needs and interests of all the patrons it serves. The branch conveniently offers computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning and faxing. A large children’s area complete with toys and puzzles encompasses half of the library while the teen and adult collections fan out across the rest of the building. The Library also boasts an attractive outdoor NatureConnect reading garden for observation, events and enjoyment.

The Norton Branch hosts a variety of classes and events to engage and entertain all age groups. Some of the branch’s recurring programming includes pre‐school story time, school age programming and activities for tweens and teens. Adult programs include book clubs, lectures, musical performances and hands-on computer training.

The Norton Branch Library staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and can always be counted on to find information or recommend a fantastic read. The Library is invested in the community it serves and partners with a variety of organizations throughout the year including the Norton Cider Festival and Norton Local Schools. The Norton Branch Library truly is at the heart of Norton.

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