Comments on: Winter 2010—Season of Silence

By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:27:46 +0000

Just thought you might be interested in some outside-the-PNW perspective:

In SE Arizona, Chiricahua National Monument (NPS) is relatively free of jet noise, owing to its proximity to the Mexican border well away from the major PHX, TUS, ELP flight paths. In fact the entire border area, east of Tucson and into western New Mexico, is among the quietest of corridors in terms of commercial aviation flyovers, that I’ve experienced in the lower 48. There are places here, generally between the international border and perhaps 5 straight-line miles south of Interstate 10, where an entire day may pass without a single intrusion, and the nights are blessedly quiet from sundown and on.

By: Thomas Wills

Thomas Wills — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:44:47 +0000

Your words pierce through my pessimistic attitude and ideals when it comes to the conservation of our National Parks. You are both inspiring and captivating to read about, especially your ‘journey’ to Washington D.C. ‘One Square Inch of Silence’ has allowed me once again to vitalize my well being. To refine my skills thus enabling me to support my instincts. If I only I was as passionate as you are. Hopefully, I will make it to Olympic National Park soon enough and bring silence with every cautious step I take. Thank you. You do not know the incredible impact you have had on my life. Continue the good fight Mr. Hempton.

By: tessman

tessman — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:08:12 +0000

Keep up the good work! The value of natural silence is immeasurable and has been ignored too long.

By: Mike Brooks

Mike Brooks — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:13:25 +0000

I heard your interview this afternoon’s “To The Best of Our Knowledge” on Wisconsin Public Radio. Wonderful!

By: Lillian

Lillian — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:48:06 +0000

I haven’t read your book yet. I was reminded of it through an NPR radio show today (To the Best of Our Knowledge) and must get the book. I really appreciate your work. I’ve been to the Hoh Rain Forest and other parts of the Olympic Peninsula a number of years ago. What an amazing place, and I do think it’s essential to keep at least parts of it free of mechanical noise.

Lillian

By: Jocelyn Kilpela

Jocelyn Kilpela — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:06:14 +0000

Heard your interview on “On Point” on NPR traveling from Denver to Calumet, Michigan. Very interesting interview. Just wondering, have you ever heard of Isle Royale National Park? My family owns a passenger ferry boat that transports people there for mainly hiking. In our brochure, we advertise “stone silence” as there are no motorized vehicles on the island, though there is a lot of boating. But at night, it is a quiet that we are not use to because there is no hum of any kind in the distance. And it is inky dark. We’ve (my family) been a part of that venture for 40 years. It’s been a privilege in my life time. Thank you for bringing the importance of silence to us.

By: Durwood Edwards

Durwood Edwards — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:58:55 +0000

I just finished your book and as one who has hiked up the Hoh Valley as well as 5 other areas of Olympic National Park, I am saddened to hear of the attitude of the park administration, but heartened by your continuing efforts.

Durwood Edwards