January 28th was the first snow in Zion Canyon. It was also my first time seeing snow. I was on my way up the canyon to begin my roving shift when we heard thunder and saw lightning. Due to our SOP, we could no longer...
We went on a field trip to the Tonaquint Nature Center. This was a trip for kindergarten students. This is a new age group I was dealing with, and there were several different methods to keep them entertained compared to our regular 4th to 6th...
Today, I went over to the Pa’rus Trail and did a program called Captivating Condors. This is a pop-up program that ranges from 5 to 15 minutes. I usually set up along the bench on the trail or in similar spots, as done at Big...
Today, a few of the Education Rangers and I went down to Cedar City for an outreach event held at the Zion Bank. This event was in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Utah. It was focused on reaching the community of southern Utah....
The new internship season with Environment for the Americas begins at Zion National Park. It was an interesting transition from summer(a 12-week Latino Heritage Internship Program intern) into the winter season (a 35-week Individual Placement intern with Environment for the Americas). Not only was it...
Archives at Zion National Park This past week I had the privilege of our archivist at ZNP. My current projects involve gaining more knowledge about the CCC and their work at Zion National Park and in the state of Utah. This will have taken place in...
This past weekend was a holiday weekend, Martin Luther King Jr Day was on Monday, so that meant we had a surplus of visitors the park this weekend. Since the shuttles are not running during this time of the. Season, canyon ops is directing traffic...
Hello everyone, this weekend I worked my final shift at the Blackstone River Valley National Park. As part of my last project, I wrote and provided the images for an all-new webpage in the Park's website with information about Dams, their history, and legacy. This...
Dear West Texas memories, As my time here in the heart of West Texas is nearly coming to an end, I reflect on how beautiful and incredible my time here has been. From a long sleepless plane ride from NY, to my first time stepping foot...
The month of November included our return to the office after a long time away, celebrations with friends, expressions of gratitude, new hikes, and goodbyes. Enjoy a recap of the month's hikes into the holiday season at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area! Friendsgiving The weekend before...
Since I was very young, I learned to appreciate my family and to be thankful for them. My family did this by starting and continuing a tradition where every family member gathers around the dinner table and one by one, we each say what we...
As my final days at DEWA passed, I was able to connect and reflect upon the wonderful opportunities I have had here and the incredible people I have met during my time here. I have made memories which can never be replaced and I hope...
My internship has influenced my family in many ways. Although my dad has always been an outdoorsy person, my mom is not so much. After telling them about my experiences here at Zion National Park, they have become enthusiastic about making a trip out here soon with...
My Site | Blog Post #2 blog #2 My site is Zion National Park. It is one of the most magical places I have visited, and I’ve been to Disney. It is far out west in the United Sates, meaning we are directly in the west desert, Mojave to be specific. Hello. Zion National Park is composed of Zion...
Previous slide Next slide happy hikers Over the past weeks I have spent a lot of time out exploring the various trails in the park. Here at DEWA we are very lucky to have wonderful, kind and thoughtful coworkers who keep in touch even during the off season....
As someone born and raised in Florida, seeing the seasons truly change is something that I have never experienced before. Living and working at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has allowed me to see the leaves turn colors and enjoy a new climate here...
As the Government shutdown went into effect on October 1st, 2025; I have been looking for things to do here at the Fort Davis National Historic Site. Since the federal housing places me on the Fort's...
Being granted the opportunity to produce an art project that shows the cultural significance of Latino contributions in our respective parks. With a wide open theme, you could really take it anywhere from landscapes, structures, historical figures, to anything else you can come up with....
Here at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, we are a part of a larger effort studying bird survivorship and bird migration throughout the park. With federally permitted practices from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Bird Banding Laboratory, this park is able to capture, handle, band,...
For my internship project, I have decided to replace an exhibit on display at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. This exhibit is dedicated to the cause of death for Abraham Lincoln's Mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln. There is inaccurate information on the current display that needs to...