I also made it to Frances Perkins National Monument in Maine, my 433rd National Park unit—officially “re-completing” my quest to visit them all.
Perkins was the first female Cabinet Secretary, best known for writing many New Deal laws, including Social Security, labor relations, and immigration. She had her hands in a lot, including
Unfortunately, the building itself was closed when we visited, as renovations are in progress leading up to the official “national monument grand opening” later this summer. But we did enjoy a hike around her property while there.
