For some interns, they still have a couple more weeks, but it's the end of the road for me at the Chaco-Aztec Museum and Archives Facility in Chaco. I am set to turn over everything I've done this summer on Friday, and head to the...
The first outreach project Latino Carnival can be explored in its own blog post: latino-carnival The Second outreach project Reading with a Ranger (2) took place at the Huntingburg Public Library and Dale Public Library. I emailed both libraries youth directors, both of them agreed to my proposal. I proposed...
In 1999, the Dunning-Kruger effect was coined by psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger. In essence, ignorance begets confidence. At the beginning of my research regarding Coastal Geomorphology, my path was clear and straight-forward. I had all I needed to know and with a little bit...
Latino conservation week Our three day event celebrating Latinos and their work in conservation On Friday July 21st, Saturday July 22nd and Sunday July 23rd, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Latino Conservation Week here at the park. I was lucky to have the support of my...
In my latest blog entry, I explored the realization of the significant impact we can have on the lives of others. As I continue my stay here, this insight becomes more evident and awe-inspiring. It's truly amazing to see the extent of our influence on...
Hi everyone! My time at Rocky Mountain National Park has officially come to an end. *cue the sad violin and single tear drop* An 11-week internship sounds like a long time in theory, but it went by so so fast! Every week I would do 5 Art...
While this land was, has, and always be Lenape homeland we must also tell the stories of the farmers that are the backbone of the country. Stories that emphasize the conservation of nature and culture that bring everyone together. Although I didn’t get a chance...
Hello reader, We are over the halfway mark of my internship with the Latino Heritage Internship Program. I wanted to discuss a trip I was looking forward to during my time here. I committed to a backcountry trip to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. The office...
Hello everyone! To be honest with you guys I really had to think about what to talk for this one. I mean what else could I talk about? And I figured you know what? Let's talk about DC! This is my first time traveling without...
Living here at the Grand Canyon, I not only get the privilege of living a five-minute walk from an absolutely stunning view but also the pleasure of living right next to multiple amazing gift shops. All of the gift shops have their own unique little...
National Park Service and Park Atlas Icons Now that I'm down to my last two weeks of work, and we are one week out from our conference in D.C., I think it's a good time to reflect on some of the things I experienced and accomplished...
This summer has been a new chapter that opened the opportunity for many experiences. Despite working at Mount Rushmore, I got the opportunity to visit 7 National Parks and Monuments like Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Badlands National...
Being in education and outreach, a part of my internship has been giving educational programs at Zion National Park! I mainly have given three programs here - Emerald Explorers, Riverside, and Dino Discovery. In education, our programs are more geared towards a younger audience, but...
Over the course of this internship, I have had a blast! This was my first full-time job after college; it was new and challenging, yet fun and a good learning experience. The first week of my summer at Zion was exciting and nerve-wracking at the...
As an intern at Everglades National Park, I have had a lovely time here, full of exciting new discoveries and unforgettable events. I am really grateful for this opportunity. Not only will I miss the gorgeous ecology that the Everglades have to offer, but also...
I am surprised at how fast this summer has flown by. At the start of the internship, I thought adjusting to the interpretive position and the site’s location would be an uphill battle for the entire summer. After working at Jewel Cave all these weeks,...
Hello Again,I am wrapping things up in my architectural internship with the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) office in in Washington, DC.My part in this project is finished. For the past couple of days I’ve been working on making my work more presentable and aligned...
Hello Again from Philly! You’ll be happy to know the weather has been a bit better since my last blog post. As a California girl who is used to the dry heat it sure has been a different experience. ( Why is it raining in the...
WHISKEYTOWN SITE VISIT I made it out to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (WHIS) last week and it was a scorching hot day out there! Out and about from dawn till dusk, the temperature climbed to a toasty 106°F. Perfect weather for...
My Summer at Pullman is coming to a close, and all I want to say is thank you to the incredible community that exists here. Without the community’s efforts to maintain and preserve the history of this location I would not have known how important...