The Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) is definitely grand. At the South Rim we sit at 7,000 feet above sea level, so coming from a town that is right at sea level has been an adjustment for me. Altitude sickness is a real thing! However,...
Starting my internship, I knew that I would be working with the historic herpetofauna community data collected by the National Park Service and U. S. Geological Survey agencies. I learned about the methodology that established the pitfall arrays, the techniques used to collect data, and...
It is amazing to note how much history lies minutes away from each other, when you arrive in the town of Florissant, Colorado you can check out the local museum. This local museum has numerous historical tales of old Florissant from the traveling mountain men,...
Latino Conservation Week was a great success this year at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. This year, guests had the opportunity to walk along a trail at Mission San Juan and visit with organization such as Latino Outdoors, Salsa Squad, Compost Queens, Texas...
As I look at all of the exciting experiences, I was able to fit into the last two and a half months, it is exceedingly difficult to identify a distinct favorite. Though after much consideration, I feel that as much as I value the time,...
So, I have been nothing but entrenched in the archives of The Outer Bank's group Museum Resource Center in the past couple of weeks. Sifting through the archives, I go through folders and folders, looking for any mention of the Ocracoke ponies in notes...
In the spirit of Latino Conservation Week, the Rock Creek Park Nature Center was able to work with Corazón Latino and Hispanic Access Foundation to host their “De Corazón a Corazón: Musica, Naturaleza y Cultura” event. After fears of heavy rain showers were swept away...
Hello Readers! As I've been studying the shipwrecks odd the coast of Padre Island, I've also been learning how to interpret and present them in different formats for different audiences. The core narrative is always the same: In April 1554, three Spanish ships traveling back...
I have enjoyed my internship with LHIP and all the opportunities for personal and professional growth that have come with it. Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) interviewed me for an article they published on the LHIP program. This is the first time I have...
I'm going to start off this blog post by wishing everyone a happy Latino Conservation Week to everyone! I know things can get overwhelming from time to time, but I want you all to know that our work at our respective sites is so valued...
S’mores, late-night card games, embarrassing stories, trying to light up a fire, seeing bison for the first time, learning about Lakota culture, and seeing cave boxwork for the first time. That’s a summary of what I did for two days with a team of inters...
Interpreting shipwrecks, especially ones these old, comes with specific challenges. Padre Island National Seashore is a highly recreational park, with extensive natural resources. The cultural resources of the park are often not visible, and interacting with them is not encouraged. Educational material about these resources...
Have you ever heard about the Lakota people? Or about their emergence story? How about the legend of the first Lakota people becoming the first herd of bison? This is probably one of the most interesting things I learned this year. I learned this during a...
Hey y'all! Its my last week at Homestead..it's kind of bittersweet. I have developed so many connections with this park, the staff, and the community that I will remember always, but I'm excited to go back and share my experience further with friends and family....
During my park internship, I have had the opportunity to rove through the park itself and check on our various park groves and guests. Some of the most common questions asked by guests are usually regarding bathrooms or trail directions. These roves are necessary...
This week, on July 23, I went on a trip to the Eastern shore to travel to different national parks and staple surveys on their billboards. When we got there, we met with the park rangers, who were happy to answer any questions and assist...
It's hard to say that there is only one thing that was my favorite part of this internship; but overall it was probably the fact that I was able to stay and learn more about this incredible city that I've had the privilege of living...
Hello everyone! Last week I had an incredible experience and opportunity to meet the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Shannon A. Estenoz, and share the project I've been developing over the summer for the documentation and recording of the General Simón Bolívar...
Hello everyone! I’m sorry to say it, but this is my final blog post detailing my internship experience. This summer has truly flown by, and I can’t believe I’ll be saying farewell to my two sites so soon. Although I am going to miss my...
As my internship nears its end, I've been reflecting for these final two weeks. I am so grateful for my wonderful supervisors, Gabrielle Roffe and Brittany Omoleye-Hall, their support in my first internship ever. One of my favorite parts of this internship was the...