National Park Traveler Mews Official newspaper of the National Park Traveler Subscription Boxes
Online version with links: bit.ly/natlparkmews
What’s in your Yellowstone Traveler Box?
Artist notes Seeing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for the first time was breathtaking. How is it that your eyes just can’t take in all the overpowering majesty?
We know you’ll enjoy the goodness inside this inaugural NPTraveler Subscription Box.
I designed your souvenir from an exact photo I took at Artist Point in the northwest quadrant of Yellowstone. And for a slight moment it hailed…in the middle of July!
1. Newly released Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Cat’s Meow souvenir with two Casper mascots (subscription box edition).
Enjoy your time exploring Yellowstone!
2. Yellowstone Loose Leaf Tea (plus Snap Mesh Teaball) by Simpson & Vail Inc., one of the oldest Tea companies in the USA, a family owned business dedicated to offering quality teas from around the world. All their blends are hand crafted in Brookfield, CT in small batches to ensure freshness. You can shop for more of their teas at www.svtea.com. 3. Vintage inspired Postcard/Park Ticket + Sticker (designed by my daughter, Grace Jones) gives you free admission to your Traveler Box experience. 4. This National Park Traveler Mewspaper filled with park facts, behind-the-scenes Cat’s Meow info + a fun recipe by my friend, Francie Golden, a chef, coach, educator. instagram.com/plantbasedradiance_ THIS MEWSPAPER “LIVE” ONLINE Go to: bit.ly/natlparkmews to read this paper online + click on links to expand your experience.
Yellowstone History, Trivia & Fun Facts • Yellowstone is the WORLD’S first National Park. • President Ulysses S. Grant declared Yellowstone a National Park on March 1, 1872. • Yellowstone is made up of 2.2 million acres. That is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. • There are about 290 waterfalls in the park. The Lower Falls, shown in our Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone souvenir, are an impressive 308 ft drop. • Old Faithful, a world-famous geyser, erupts every 92 minutes on average. • The park is in 3 States: 96% in Wyoming, 3% in Montana, & 1% in Idaho • More than half the world’s active geysers are found here (over 500). • The park has 5 entrances and 466 miles of roads.
Share your Yellowstone experience Want a chance to win another Yellowstone souvenir? Share a photo showing any of this Yellowstone box items on Facebook or Instagram (or email hello@catsmeow.com). Use hashtag #mycatsmeowbox and tag us. I’ll pick a winner from all photos shared through August 31st.
Official newspaper of the National Park Traveler Subscription Boxes
Online version with links: bit.ly/natlparkmews
Enjoy these with your tea
3. Add the cashews to the processor with the wet ingredients. Combine thoroughly. If mixture is too wet add coconut. If it is too dry, add more sweetener and blend a bit more.
Raw Lemon Macaroons This cookie is so versatile. It can be an on-the-go snack, after dinner dessert, and is a great light crust for fruit tartlets. I just love the lemon tanginess of these winning, plant-based, low cal treats. Makes 15 macaroons Ingredients * 1/2 cup raw cashews * 2 cups dried, shredded coconut * 3 tbsp fresh lemon zest * 1/2 tsp sea salt * 1/4 cup agave, yacon or honey
Instructions 1. Place the cashews in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process to a fine meal. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. 2. Place the coconut, lemon zest, honey and salt in the food processor. Process until the mixture is fully blended and begins to form a ball.
Forming the Macaroons 1. Using a 1 to 2 ounce ice cream scoop or melon ball scoop, scoop the mixture and press it with the palm of your hand. Release and place the macaroon on a tray. Note: Transfer to the refrigerator to chill before serving. * Add Matcha Powder to some of the mixture to make Matcha Lemon Macaroons.
Find more of Francie’s recipes at instagram.com/plantbasedradiance_
10% helps Parks
What’s coming?
Mother/Daughter
Did you know that every National Park Traveler Box you purchase, I’ll donate 10% to the National Park Foundation?
Next months subscription box will take you to Joshua Tree National Park.
I am joined by my daughter, Grace Jones, on the subscription box adventure.
The foundation works to revitalize park trails, preserve historic places within the park system, plus so much more. And guess what! I donated at the end of July when there was an opportunity to “triple” our gift!
• If you’ve been there, then you remember, like me, all the rock formations, Joshua trees, yucca and shrubs that make up the landscape. • If you haven’t been there, then this box will be your first introduction to this desert park. It’s definitely worth a trip someday! • If you signed up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, then you’re all good to go. Just sit back and wait for you new park experience to arrive between Sept 6-14. • If you signed up for just one box, then you’ll need to renew for the Joshua Tree box. Shop for more Yellowstone National Park items on our website. Use code: Yellowstone to save 15%. bit.ly/cmvyellowstone
As the pandemic was spreading around the world, Grace and I were brainstorming new ideas and ways to do business. Grace is a wedding photographer, who’s lost a lot of her 2020 shoots. But, never fear, her creativity kicked in and she started “doodling” and writing personal letters to create an income for herself. As the idea of subscription boxes surfaced in my mind, I immediately asked Grace if she wanted to “doodle up” some National park postcards and stickers. I hope you enjoy her “doodle” work as much as I do. There will be a new postcard in every future box!