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RockyTopSkiBum
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Hi #ParkChat people
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1 Honestly, I never thought about being a #NationalPark Ranger. But I always kinda thought they were all big, burly, and bearded. Kinda like this...#ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Greetings #ParkChat from #Carmel where I just returned from the #MissionRanch after visiting with a few old & new acquaintances.
beckyjlomax
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute I was so bummed about missing you. And sorry you got walloped with super cold temps. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
A1) Ranger Smith and Ranger Rick were two favorites from childhood, but I guess they are not real rangers...:( Though they left a good impression, even being fictional characters. #ParkChat
TPRjerks
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1. I actually liked the idea of being an ECO. In hindsight, either an ECO or Ranger should've been the path I took. My daughter (8) has expressed interest in being a Ranger. #ParkChat
unconpeace
A1 I did consider being a park ranger; I discovered the joy of our National Parks when I was about 11. I did meet a park ranger once. I'm still traumatized. #parkchat
tthrash
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1 Can't say I gave it any thought, or had much awareness of them. Once my 20s rolled around tho. #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1 Oh yes. A ranger at @CavernsNPS was so sweet to this gawky, shy kid and impressed me greatly. Used his flashlight to show me things and wowed me. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints Man, you hit the nail on the head here. Ranger Rick was amazing, and who doesn’t like Yogi? #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1: My only connection to Nature as a young kid was through the World Wildlife Magazine my grandmother subscribed me to, so Ranger Rick was the only Park Ranger I knew of. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks #parkchat A1 never thought much of it as a kid. But these days it sounds like a great job! 😁
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @mdeichlerauthor @mdeichlerauthor My last summer in high school I applied for a job as a Teen Ranger at my local state park, but I didn't get the job. I thought it would have been the BEST way to spend my summer. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 Wouldn’t be the true YNP winter experience without, right? #ParkChat
kokuaelli
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks Hi everyone! A1: never crossed my mind as a child. I only saw them as state park campground rule enforcers. I have learned a lot from my younger days. #parkchat
RCGibby73
replying to @RockyTopSkiBum @RockyTopSkiBum @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Nice #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @publiclandlvr In fact, when I first met Mr PLL I thought he must remind visitors to put litter in trash cans and not feed the squirrels. And then I saw his gas mask! #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee Funny. I thought the same thing. #ParkChat Sir is this your first time chatting with us?
HubbardJeff
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1. I didn’t meet many Park Rangers as a kid but met many from the US Forest Service. Always thought they were very cool. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Totally was / is! We also wanted to visit Jellystone (and a slight bit disappointment when Yellowstone didn't quite turn out to be the same as it's fictional counterpart) #parkchat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1) #Parkchat I would still love to be a Park Ranger! As a child, they did inspire me early on, I remember them knowing so much about Nature, being friendly and listening to me as a young National Park Enthusiast, I realized there were others who cared about the land like I did
aubreylenae16
Q2 #ParkChat Park rangers do a variety of things to keep parks, refuges, monuments, etc. operating! Maintenance, law enforcement, interpretation, natural resource management, education, administration, and more! What type of ranger do you think you'd like to be and why?
theRangerLife
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace Did you leave food out? It attracts us every time #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute We’re ready for the cold. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 So true. A real winter Yellowstone adventure has weather all over the spectrum. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 @59NationalParks Pretty much same story here. Oh how the tables turn. Funny how it all works and comes together #ParkChat
mjn126
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 OOOOH. I'd love to focus on maintenance, interpretation, and/or education. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1. Of course I wanted to be one. I never got to meet one as a child since I never got to visit a park, but I could read about them. And TV--I loved Nat Geo specials. I was fascinated by the Craigheads. I thought they were doing ranger stuff. I wanted to be a Craighead.#parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1) It wasn't a Park Ranger but a Forest Ranger that was one of the occupations along with a fireman & train engineer that I wanted to be when I was a child. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @aubreylenae16: Q2 #ParkChat Park rangers do a variety of things to keep parks, refuges, monuments, etc. operating! Maintenance, law enf…
mdeichlerauthor
A2: Interpretation or Education--I love sharing the stories of a place and helping people understand what makes that location important or unique #ParkChat
kokuaelli
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2: definitely education for those junior rangers. Teaching is in my blood! #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @mdeichlerauthor What did you do instead? #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2) We'd probably be the interpretation ranger, we love to learn and tell stories! #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 #parkchat A2 a park paleontologist @badlandsnps comes to mind! Or an interpreter working w student groups would be right up my alley.
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks Why yes! Yes it is! I slew that other guy who used to call himself Southeastern Traveler and took his place. Admit it. You like me better. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2 I’d probably opt to be an interp ranger in park education. Would love doing both kid and adult programs. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @aubreylenae16: Q2 #ParkChat Park rangers do a variety of things to keep parks, refuges, monuments, etc. operating! Maintenance, law enf…
cairochris
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Bit late but joining in! Filled out my GRCA paperwork today, still looking like that’s the place :) #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 a2 I would be the PR Ranger guy - giving directions, offering tips for park success, taking selfies with tourists - ya know important stuff like that...#parkchat
publiclandlvr
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2: I would want to design and implement #jrranger programs and then be the one to swear in all the new jr rangers. #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2 I always wanted to be in interpretation. Please don't ask me to save people from a bear or an angry bull elk tho. #ParkChat
cairochris
RT @59NationalParks: Welcome to a special “The Ranger Life” edition of #ParkChat featuring @aubreylenae16. Expressions of gratitude permit…
tthrash
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2. The rangers that stand out to me are the ones that interact with me, whether greeting me around the park entrance, leading a hike, or just out and about somewhere on a park trail. I guess I'd be ok in most any roll that lets me help others enjoy the park. #parkchat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @mdeichlerauthor Lied to my parents that I was doing tutoring of middle school students, and instead snuck off to hike day trips on the Appalachian Trail. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2: Educational and interpretation for sure. I love History and passing that on to others would be awesome #ParkChat
unconpeace
A2 Great question. I would be one of those hermit rangers that man the fire towers or something. #parkchat