Fall Approaching at Mammoth Cave With my last few weeks at Mammoth Cave National Park approaching, so are the fall colors. Watching the seasons from shift leaf colors changing and temperatures cooling has been a reminder that the end of my internship is also approaching. I...
While I am working at the Visitor Center one of the most common questions that I get asked is: What else is can I do at the park besides see the cave? There is a lot to see within Mammoth Cave National Park, but this...
The most common question I encounter at the Visitor Center is: What is the best, and what is your favorite cave tour? The answer would be it depends on what you want to see in Mammoth Cave. During the summer season, there are about 13...
As you step into Rocky Mountain National Park on a crisp fall day, you’ll notice two things immediately: the chill in the air and the unmistakable, shrill sound of an elk’s bugle echoing throughout the park. This can only mean one thing: the Elk Rut...
Hello everyone! As I wrap up my (fourth!) week at Blackstone River Valley National Park, I am increasingly excited about what the future holds. These past few weeks, I have met with a number of housing organizations to discuss our programming, as well as spreading...
The past few weeks working in the Visitor Center have given me the opportunity to learn about the vast surface life at Mammoth Cave National Park. There is a lot of nature to see, with Mammoth Cave National Park spanning over 52,000 acres. Mammoth Cave...
As cool fall air arrives in Rocky Mountain National Park, accompanied by constant elk bugling as well. I’ve been working hard developing interpretive educational programs about our park. A highlight for me has been presenting educational talks about our park and the creatures that inhabit it....
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As I enter my second month as an Art and Accessibility Intern at Rocky Mountain National Park, I wanted to share a little bit more about what I’m doing here, both professionally and personally. My primary mission here is to help support the East Side...
These past two weekends have consisted of lots of bat activities at Mammoth Cave. We started out by hosting a Bat Blitz for biologists to collect survey data, at night, throughout different locations in the park. I was able to participate as a volunteer for...
Hello everyone! My name is Ricardo M. Goné, and I am the Interpretive Intern at the César Chavez National Monument in Keene, California. I am from the Bakersfield, CA area, so the story of César Chavez and the farm workers movement is not foreign to...
Perhaps the hardest part of a life-changing experience, such as this internship, is choosing a single favorite moment or activity out of all the memorable things one did. From meeting new people to unforgettable experiences, it seems impossible to choose one. However, even amid indecision,...
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...
As my time here draws to a close, I've had an amazing experience delving into history at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. The people I've met and the knowledge I've gained during this time have been truly unforgettable, although innumerable. Apart from all the random...
Happy with my first ever fish Hey y'all! Andy (or Andres) here againSometimes work is work...
Pursuing GS5 Park Ranger Positions During my second summer at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, I've grown increasingly determined to pursue GS 5 Park Ranger positions. After graduating college in May and finishing up my summer internship this August, I realized the importance of creating a federal...
Over the summer, my main project has been to research and interpret the Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island. This settlement, which lasted officially from 1863 to 1867, has been the park’s main focus in recent years. My specific task this summer is to research more...
To prepare for these events in the surrounding towns of Lincoln City, I took several important steps. First, I reached out to summer program directors, elementary teachers, libraries, public organizations, and community partners who have worked with the memorial before. I used emails and phone...
Traffic is cleared after taking charge along Route 209 Hey y'all! Andy (or Andres) checking back in. This internship keeps me on my toes! This weekend when driving from one beach to another, I had to respond to a fallen tree covering both lanes of traffic in...