super cool that youre into national parks i heard folks go for a lot of wildlife viewing. im sure the great outdoors are really appealing to you
Yeah, I got a geology degree so I could work outside. National Parks are a great way to see and experience things that most people in American aren't normally able to. Is there a park you've always wanted to visit? 
not particularly. i figure it would be an interesting experience though. is your mug collection on display or is it more of an informal thing
I guess it would be considered informal because I drink out of them. However, they have filled up my cabinet and now I have a row of them sitting on my counter. Do you have any collections or things you want to start collecting in the future?
i bet you drink a lot of coffee.us americans love our caffeine.id maybe like to start a money collection. only partially kidding, but in terms of my own collection. im not sure. any national parks youd recommend?
I'm drinking coffee right now lol. That would be really cool! Some countries have amazing artwork on their money. I would definitely recommend most parks in the Pacific Northwest or the Western United States. I am in love with the Tetons and have been several times Glacier is breathtaking. Then in California Yosemite is great and so are the Redwoods. Utah also has the largest collection of National Parks of any state, so you could see several if you ever visit.
ive heard of the tetons before. had no idea it was in wyoming. 
Yep! It actually abuts Yellowstone National Park. You can see bison and grizzly bears at both, but the Tetons always felt a little more wild and because the mountains jut up out of the landscape, the views are spectacular. Yellowstone is way more developed with large roads that enable you to drive around the entire park, and it is sort of overrun by Campers and RV's. I always tell people its the Disneyland of National Parks. Wyoming in general is a wild state.
wow, i never would have known that. i bet there are some beautiful paintings of the landscape.kinda cool that three bear species can be found in the same place in the us
Yeah, and its interesting to think how rare it can be to see a bear. Nowadays, everyone can see one online, but to see one in person, to take in its size, its strength as it lumbers, it invokes a whole new set of feelings. I think that is why I enjoy national parks so much, because they can create a sense of wonderment and inspiration. Especially, for artwork. I think collecting mugs was a good way to remind myself of these experiences. 
you are absolutely right. ive learned a great deal from you today
Yeah, this has been a lot of fun! Thanks for the conversation!