"No way this summer went by this quick. Just like that, I bid you adieu trail planning internship with the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail." -Elizabeth Morales Trail Planning Internship Experience/Reflection My biggest takeaway was how to actively live, breathe, and think like a...
As I wrap up my internship, I find myself reflecting on the profound impact this experience has had on my personal and professional growth. This internship has been more than just a line on my resume; it’s been a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration. Exploring...
As I prepare to say goodbye to Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I've had in the last two years here. This site, so rich in history and natural beauty, has not only deepened my understanding of our nation's...
As I look back on my time with the Latino Heritage Internship Program at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, it's hard to pick just one favorite part. This internship has been full of different experiences, learning moments, and personal growth. If I had to choose one...
For this blog post I wanted to share something that I learned in combination with sharing about the person who taught me what I have learned. She is one of the most influential persons I have had the honor to work and intern with. She...
(From left to right: Jane Mark- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Planning Manager, Estrella Sainburg- Outdoor Recreational Planner for the Anza trail, Mattea Ottoboni- Midpeninsula’s Planner II, Jared Hart- Midpeninsula’s Senior Planner, Elizabeth Morales- Anza Trail Planning Intern, Kelly Gibson- Santa Clara County Parks and...
Discovering Lincoln: reading Picture Books and planting Seeds My first few weeks at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial have been quite busy! Our team has been actively organizing outreach events with various organizations to bring the national park experience directly to them. One of our recent events,...
The first week at my site has been amazing. There were so many different events going on during this week, the onboarding tasks, and my graduation commencement ceremony! I am now proud to announce that I have completed my Undergraduate studies at San Francisco State...
First off I would like to start by saying let's goooo! I am thrilled to finally have the opportunity to immerse myself in a part of the history of California. Let us dive into a small crash course on the history of the Juan Bautista De...
Hello everyone! Logging in here from the Route 66 corridor in sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. When people think of Route 66, images of classic cars, family trips, roadside motels, and of course, the infamous "Get Your Kicks on Route 66" song come to mind. Often...
Good Afternoon. My name is Jaegar Loran. I'm originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana and have moved to my site at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. I was able to shadow the park rangers everyday for the first week in order to find out how the park...
Over the past few weeks, I have been continuing my work on two of my mapping projects for my internship. The first, which I’ve written about in previous blogs, has been my cartographical work in the San Gabriel Valley. Centered around Campsite 61, doing this research...
As I previously have written about on this blog, community partnerships at a national trail–especially the Anza trail–look different from the typical model of “outreach” at many NPS sites. For, rather than bringing something–managed, protected, and interpreted by us–to different communities, building trails inherently requires...
I have dreamed of doing park planning work for years. I have wanted to be in a role just like the one that I am in. I was extremely excited when I learned I would be working at a park as a trails planner, but...
One of the most rewarding aspects of my LHIP internship with the National Trails Office of the National Park Service has been reaching out to and meeting people who are passionate about sharing the history of places they care about. People can present history to...
This summer I will be helping build and maintain relationships with National Park Service National Trails Office partners who manage certified sites along four Hispanic Heritage Trails: El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, El Camino de los Tejas, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Old...
As my supervisor told me about all the projects going on at the National Trails Office, I kept saying, “I didn’t know the National Park Service did work like that! That is so cool!” The diversity of skills, positions and projects in our office is...
This summer, my internship is with the National Trails Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which administers nine historic trails and Route 66. However, the National Trails Office does not manage any land, like most NPS offices! The National Trails Office administers historic routes that people...
Driving from Albuquerque to El Paso last weekend I was so excited to see signs that said "El Camino Real - Original Route" because I knew I would soon start my Latino Heritage Internship Program position as the Latino Historic Trails Partnership Outreach Intern. I...