This year, I contributed to Latino Conservation Week by writing an article for InsideNPS, a resource site on Sharepoint specifically designed for NPS employees. InsideNPS provides various resources, including news articles, upcoming events, uniform guides, and contact information. As an intern working under Suki, the...
The Cuyahoga River is a constantly evolving system that illustrates the continued success of the Cuyahoga Valley renewal. Prior to remediation efforts, the Cuyahoga River was greatly contaminated by industrial effluents, was dammed, and was an active transportation corridor for products such as oil, rubber,...
"We want conditions improved for everybody. We feel that in this country that all persons should have an opportunity to register and vote and do the things that the Constitution guarantees them." - Medgar Evers, 1962 Realted sites of importance to the MEdgar EVers story...
Guys, gals, and nonbinary pals, I have finally completed my first ever Interpretation Program!! It was on the basic overview of the Klondike Gold Rush, delivered to the many visitors coming from the cruise ships. Because of the time and low volume of ships, I...
Hello!This week I am going to share a little bit about Rocky Mountain National Park's FIRST female Superintendent.MEET DARLA SIDLES Photo Courtesy NPS Darla's Retirement PartyWhen I say Darla started from the bottom, I mean it. She didn't become a Superintendent overnight, hours and HOURS of hard...
Learning lassen I have started settling into the schedule I have and am learning more about the park every day. I found it nice to be able to work in a park that doesn't get millions of visitors. I have more time to relax and learn...
Growing up near Zion, I would always hear about the main attractions there; Angel’s Landing, the Narrows, and Emerald Pools. When I started there, I stuck to these hikes as well as some of the other common trails. However, I’ve learned that there is a...
Hello again, I am halfway through my architectural internship in Washington, DC at the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) office in the Department of Interior - Stewart Lee Udall Building. I have picked up new skills in software that was unfamiliar to me previously, such as; PTGui,...
Throughout my weeks here at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, I've met so many wonderful co-workers and visitors. If I have to choose one individual that inspires me it would be Farmer Anthony. Farmer Anthony is a park ranger that takes on the role of educating...
As I try to pinpoint the most notable thing I've learned since beginning this internship, it's difficult to choose just one item of knowledge. I started this experience believing that I had a basic proficiency using ArcGIS Pro, the software that we use to create...
Hello!! Glad you’re back to catch up with me and the Grand Canyon :) This past weekend the Grand Canyon hosted a park-wide Juneteenth event! I volunteered along with some other amazing volunteers who came down from Zion to help out. It was a fantastic event...
Hello everyone, Today I wanted to go over what I have learned from living here over a month. A lot of this is about a furry herbivore known as the Muskox. They are survivors of the Ice Age and were reintroduced to Alaska in the 1930's...
My summer job at Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been a great source of inspiration for me. I have found that working here has unlocked new aspects of my creativity, mental clarity, and physical health. As an artist, I know creative blocks can be frustrating,...
This past week we had the Viva La Musíca camp at the Barataria Preserve! It was such a great rewarding experience getting to work with Latinx children from the community. We played and learned about all different styles of music and the connection to New...
Hello friends! The Florida Keys are composed of ancient coral reefs. Although some of the keys have been developed, Biscayne's main keys: Boca Chita, Elliot Key, and Adams Key remain a safe haven for marine wildlife. In the 1950's, Biscayne's keys became a popular destination for...
Growing up near Rocky Mountain National Park I was accustomed to seeing Park Rangers and volunteers completing regular scheduled interpretive programs. Other Rangers could often be found maintaining the abundance number of natural resources, and the park had significantly more people visiting. I was shocked...
Rain rain, go away, come again another day! I am used to singing that to myself when the Orioles were at risk of getting rained out. Nowadays, I am singing that while I am in on-site housing with the near-daily thunderstorms. More relevant, I thought the...
Aloha all, I’ve learned so much about language, culture, geology, wildlife and myself while working at Haleakala. Although I’m familiar with living in Hawaii, theres always more to absorb and every moment has something to learn from here. Some of the most memorable things that I’ve learned...
I've learned many things in my efforts to prepare for a summer at Dinosaur National Monument (DNM). One of the main things is the art of packing. I am a notorious overpacker. A three day outing means 3 weeks of clothes and I quickly discovered...
This is on our way to the Daniel Beard Research Center. Dylann, the team lead, Alec Greening Youth intern, Laura a Teacher Ranger Teacher, and also with Jessica from Fish and Feathers.This was a day that was packed with fascinating revelations and fascinating information. Regarding...