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cairochris
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 I have always been split on interp/natural resource management/law enforcement. But I love being on front lines & interacting w/ people who share same passions I have. It’s a constant reminder of meaning of the work. Generally done more of the visitor services/interp. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute I came across a maintenance crew working at @VicksburgNPS. They were using a flame thrower to repair the protective wax on bronze statues and plaques. THAT looked awesome! #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3. I remember returning from first road trip through the Rockies that included a bunch of NPS sites thinking I wanted to be a park ranger. It was quickly explained I may be able to become one, but I wouldn't have first crack at, say, Glacier. That bummed me out a bit. #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @GoldenGateNPS @NatlParkService @JohnMuirNPS You're welcome though I've always felt that I should be the one doing the thanking. #ParkChat
RCGibby73
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3: I really think I’d love a place like Big Bend NP or Statue Ellis for its living history. Opposites yes but it fits me #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 If we're all really good tonight will you share it with us? #parkchat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Interpretive and educational. I’m already a teacher, I’d love to be one in the parks. #FindYourPark #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute A3 If I could choose any place to be a ranger, it would be in Glacier, my backyard park. That park connects with my soul on so many levels and in all seasons. #parkchat
theRangerLife
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 Probably the Smokies or Shenandoah. The mountains are home to me #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
A3. YNP would come with its challenges but oh the things you would see. Teton would be a close second. #ParkChat
59NationalParks
RT @aubreylenae16: Q3 #ParkChat Park rangers work in ALL public lands, everything from national parks, to wildlife refuges, to national mon…
mdeichlerauthor
A3: Tough one for me. My heart says @YellowstoneNPS because that park is so special to me but I also think working on the @NationalMallNPS would be awesome because of the historical significance attached to those sites #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 When I started reading this I immediately thought "And you'd probably give the crowd a homework assignment" and then I finished reading it. Sigh. #ParkChat
e_terren
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @59NationalParks A2. Interp is my thing. Leading hikes, working one-on-one or with small groups. I also have a background writing resource management plans, so planning and implementation would be another part of my ideal job. #parkchat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @aubreylenae16: Q3 #ParkChat Park rangers work in ALL public lands, everything from national parks, to wildlife refuges, to national mon…
aubreylenae16
Q4 #ParkChat The biggest benefit in many people's opinion is that us park rangers get to have public lands quite literally as our backyards, as most of us live where we work. What would you be the most excited about if you had this opportunity?
Stars252525
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @Wild_Tribute @VicksburgNPS That's wild! #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3) #Parkchat @DryTortugasNPS This location immediately captured my heart, it's everything I love, wrapped into one location, reef conservation, epic History, architecture, snorkeling, fishing, rare birds, dark skies, and FAR away from civilization! https://t.co/TS7YD6HYxp
cairochris
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints Hahaha...Ranger Rick was actually who was held up to us in training as basically the opposite of NPS standards 😂 Particularly the hat. #ParkChat
louisbink
RT @EPCOTExplorer: @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Interpretive and educational. I’m already a teacher, I’d love to be one in the parks. #Find…
Wild_Tribute
RT @aubreylenae16: Q4 #ParkChat The biggest benefit in many people's opinion is that us park rangers get to have public lands quite literal…
naturetechfam
RT @DryTortugasFilm: @aubreylenae16 A3) #Parkchat @DryTortugasNPS This location immediately captured my heart, it's everything I love, wra…
mjn126
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3) I'd choose Olympic - because of the variety of what it has to offer. Plus, it's become an obsession of mine. I love that it has beaches, mountains, forests, and more all in one spread out place. So much to do, learn, and experience. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints No no. If you talk during my presentation *I* will shoot YOUR eye out. From a thousand yards. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @Wild_Tribute @VicksburgNPS It was so COOL! #ParkChat
carfreerunner
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks A1 Only park ranger I can think of from my childhood is the ranger on the Yogi Bear cartoon. I suppose a ranger led our tour of Independence Hall when we went to Philly circa 1969 (I would've been 10 or 11). #parkchat
ParksandPoints
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A4) Does the housing have free HBO? If so, that, if not, being close to work sounds like a dream / no commute. #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A4 Wildlife! Mountains! Trees! Water! #ParkChat
hksbks
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute A3) I prefer northerly climbs so somewhere that's generally cool, and my love for birds has just grown over the years, so I think it would be exciting to work at a spot devoted to protecting a habitat. You guys tell me where that is 😀 #ParkChat
59NationalParks
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 Wow. Great question. #ParkChat I’m at @YellowstoneNPS right now so that’s my answer. Everyone loves the place. Everything I love about nature is right here. Plus our friend @freckledyranger used to work here.
Wild_Tribute
A4. The opportunity to merely observe. We always are packing every bit of adventure we can into our park visits. To simply not have to be on the move and yet be in this incredible place, would be divine #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @louisbink @louisbink @aubreylenae16 A3. Actually in some ways it’s a myth. It mostly has to do with geography. The northeast region parks are one of the hardest to move in to #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 a4 - Immersion to the park. Most of us get to see our favorite places in a short window usually in the summer months. Want to experience Yosemite in all seasons and in all kinds of weather...#ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @cairochris @ParksandPoints You literally brought back the memory of my first supervisor adjusting his hat and saying, “We’re not Ranger Rick...” #ParkChat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute I’m probably most suited for Everglades as it’s my home park. But anything dealing with the American revolution would be amazing- I wrote my MA thesis in antislavery during the Age of Enlightenment and revolution. #FindYourPark #ParkChat
tthrash
replying to @Stars252525 @Stars252525 @aubreylenae16 A4. Yep. These four things at least. #parkchat
t_jh2009
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3) Since I have 4 NPS areas (Eugene O'Neill & John Muir NHS, Rosie the Riviter NHP and Port Chicago Naval Magazine NMem) nearby that are the same supervision it would be nice to work at each from time to time. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @DryTortugasFilm: @aubreylenae16 A3) #Parkchat @DryTortugasNPS This location immediately captured my heart, it's everything I love, wra…
beckyjlomax
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute You are so right about the amazing things to see in Yellowstone and Grand Teton. These would also be my choices. #ParkChat
carfreerunner
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Mike here from Indiana, home of the newest national park. #parkchat
theRangerLife
replying to @kristarsha @kristarsha @aubreylenae16 @CapeCodNPS @PadreIslandNPS It is 😉 #ParkChat
Stars252525
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @Wild_Tribute @VicksburgNPS I never thought about how the statues etc are maintained. #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 #parkchat A4 We'll, we live within 15 miles of 3 @NatlParkService sites (@WindCaveNPS @MountRushmoreNM #jewelcave), so we already take advantage of that! 😮 What excites me about onsite life is not having to drive there! No excuses to get out & enjoy! 😁
westernsea16
RT @publiclandlvr: I grew up on @forestservice lands, so my early interactions with @NatlParkService #parkrangers were very few. And I was…
unconpeace
A4 Having all my human brothers and sisters as guests, and my animal brother and sisters as roommates #parkchat
louisbink
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @aubreylenae16 More respect then to my friends that are rangers @AcadiaNPS #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A4: I'm fortunate to have experienced this! It's not without challenges, but the best part for me has always been to joy of experiencing the park in solace, getting to explore and discover things that would otherwise would not be possible. #ParkChat