Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Parks Create Lasting Memories and A Continued Focus on Conservation of Mountain Gorillas

Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Parks Create Lasting Memories and A Continued Focus on Conservation of Mountain Gorillas

Fifty-five years ago, Dian Fossey first appeared on the cover of National Geographic, bringing newfound awareness to the mountain gorillas who call the Virunga Massif their home. The 1970 issue with her first-person account titled “Making Friends with Mountain Gorillas” was a monumental step in mountain gorilla awareness and conservation efforts to protect these gentle giants. Today, the efforts to protect the mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda…