CRC: The White House announced last week that Obama was quadrupling the size of the Papahanaumokuakea marine sanctuary, which includes Midway.
After Obama "emerged from the plane smiling and wearing sunglasses", the press pool noted, he was greeted by the atoll's 40 inhabitants.
From Midway to Katahdin, it has been the summer of the national parks for President Obama as he works to solidify his legacy as a conservationist.
President Barack Obama disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival to tour...