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.

A person is standing in front of the Frances Perkins Homestead sign holding a paper with the number 433.A large house is situated next to several connected barns with green and red doors, surrounded by a grassy lawn under a cloudy sky.A dirt path winds through a lush forest with towering trees and scattered leaves on the ground.A grassy field is bordered by dense trees under a cloudy sky.