Podcasts about national park ranger

We dive into the magic of our National Parks—those incredible public lands that belong to all of us. These national treasures are more than just scenic landscapes—they're places where family memories are made and future generations can fall in love with the great outdoors.Joining the conversation is Hope, a former National Park Ranger based in the Pacific Northwest. She brings insider knowledge, trail-tested tips, and deep passion for protecting our public lands. Plus, she shares what can be expected this summer if you are planning to visit on of the National Parks here in the Pacific Northwest. Send us a textPlease follow the show so you never miss an episode. We ask that you also kindly give the show a rating and a review as well. Learn more about RV Out West over on our website at www.rvoutwest.com Join in on the conversation via social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a textIn this episode we will explore the truth and consequences of the firing of National Park Service seasonal employees.  Joining us is former national park seasonal ranger, Rosanne McHenryRosanne has worked as a National Park Ranger and a California State Park Ranger in many different locations over the years, including the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Mt. Rainier National Park, Auburn State Recreation Area, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, and Death Valley National Park, among others. “Serving as a park ranger gave her a unique opportunity to talk to people about our natural world, and to instill a deep sense of stewardship in each person she has met. This beautiful planet, our Earth, is our shared heritage, and we all play an important role in protecting it.https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we interviewed another park ranger! Meet Kelkiyana Yazzie, the  Tribal Program Coordinator at Grand Canyon National Park and a proud member of the Navajo Nation.  Kelkiyana shares the deep cultural significance of the Grand Canyon to the tribes who have called this land home for generations. She also gives us an insider look at her role with the National Park Service, including what her job involves, the impact she makes, and so much more!  Here's what we'll cover: The important work Kelkiyana does at the Grand Canyon What makes Havasupai Gardens so special  The movement to restore original names in national parks The tribes native to the Grand Canyon area Kelkiyana's favorite parts of being a Tribal Program Coordinator How she got her start as a National Park Ranger, plus her advice for aspiring rangers What makes the Grand Canyon so unique Whether Kelkiyana would support podracing in the Grand Canyon (you'll love her answer!) The best spots in the Grand Canyon, according to a park ranger South Kaibab vs. Bright Angel Trails—a ranger's take The number one tip for visiting the Grand Canyon We hope you enjoy this conversation with Kelkiyana as much as we did! Hearing her perspective on the Grand Canyon's cultural and spiritual significance was truly inspiring. Your task for today: Add the Desert View Watchtower to your list of must-see stops when you visit the Grand Canyon! It's the perfect place to experience the incredible Native American heritage woven into this iconic park. For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Tod Bolsinger is the Vice-President for Vocation and Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. For seventeen years, he was the Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. He earned a Ph.D. in Theology and Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of two books, including the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient, It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the community of God transforms lives. He blogs, speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership.Tod has been married to Beth since 1989. Beth is a marriage and family counselor who is an executive coach and consultant. She is also a professional artist. They have two young-adult children, Brooks and Ali. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn't taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger. When he retires, he is going to be a ski host who puts four people on every quad chair lift.

Governor Tim Walz has deployed members of the Minnesota National Guard to help with disaster assistance in Florida. And a Voyageurs National Park ranger died yesterday while attempting to rescue three people stranded on an island where they were camped on Namakan Lake.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Scott F. is a husband, a father & a Linchpin member. For 15 years he worked as a National Park Ranger in Yosemite & the Grand Canyon. He did law enforcement, search & rescue, as well as emergency medical work. He first got into CrossFit in 2006 & has been hooked ever since. This is his story.

In this episode of the Bring Me 2 Life Podcast, Shannon Shine sits down with Olivia Immitt of Soul Song Solutions for an inspiring conversation about creativity, healing, and connecting with nature. Olivia shares details about her upcoming art show in November and talks about her unique approach to helping people tap into their creativity through painting and meditation classes. She also discusses the off-grid property she owns in Southeastern Kentucky, where she offers transformative retreats designed to help participants reconnect with themselves and the natural world.Listen in as Olivia, a former National Park Ranger and sound healer trained at the Globe Sound Institute, shares her journey from nature guide to program outreach specialist. Discover how she uses sound, movement, and creative expression to facilitate healing in both the body and mind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in creative exploration, self-empowerment, and finding new ways to connect with their true selves. Don't miss this chance to learn more about Olivia's work and how you can get involved with her programs at Soul Song Solutions!

Kevin FitzGerald is a retired National Park Ranger and an avid runner, triathlete, and coach. His athletic resume boasts impressive accomplishments, including high school state records, an IRONMAN World Championship qualification and many Boston Marathons. He's also coached many middle and high school athletes to success, aiding in successful college athletic careers. In the episode, Kevin talks about coming back from a dramatic biking accident, accomplishing new goals in his 50s, his coaching philosophy, and tips for anyone interested in running - no matter their age. Give it a listen, you'll learn so much from Kevin!Follow Haven on Instagram @healthbyhaven for more health and wellness content! Get healthy recipes, read wellness articles, and learn all about HxH at healthbyhaven.com. 

In this episode, we will be discussing how interdisciplinary approaches can improve meaningful learning experiences in physical education with Dr. Kayla Zimmer.Dr. Kayla Zimmer is the Director of Graduate Literacy and teaching faculty in the School of Education at Canisius University. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in elementary and secondary literacy, foundational literacy skills, literacy for secondary content areas, and assessment. Her research interests include educational policy, AI in education, student engagement, and questioning.   She has worked as a National Park Ranger, a middle school special education teacher, and a 7th grade aide. These roles have deeply influenced her approach to literacy, education, teaching, and research. Articles for Today's ShowConstantinou, P., & Wuest, D. A. (2015). Using Academic Language to Level the Playing Field for English-Language Learners in Physical Education: Part 1. Strategies , 28(5), 28–33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2015.1066285 Seymour, C. M., Illg, K., Donnelly, J. P., Kozlowski, K., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. (2019). Effects of Common Core State Standards on Student Physical Activity Rates and Student and Teacher Perceptions in Physical Education. Physical Educator.

May Harris, Esq. is honored to have Geoff Green, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits, join us for the 20th episode of The Nonprofit Counsel Podcast! Geoff shares his insightful predictions for the future of nonprofits in California, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges ahead. He delves into the intricacies of Assembly Bill 590 and the crucial task of removing barriers that hinder the sector's growth and impact. Geoff points out that the collective voice of their extensive email list, comprising 60,000 passionate individuals, can drive legislative change. He provides valuable insights into the Johnson Amendment, elucidating its significance for nonprofits and the broader landscape of advocacy and activism.    IN THIS EPISODE: [1:19 May introduces Geoff Green, the newly appointed CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits [3:23] Geoff's background offers a 360-degree view of the nonprofit sector from various perspectives [7:03] May points out that the entire sector's name is counterintuitive  [10:03] Geoff predicts what he sees in the future for nonprofits in California. A discussion of assembly Bill 590 and removing other barriers [16:04] Geoff talks about minimum wages in California, and he discusses how their email list of 60,000 people can move legislation [21:30] Geoff explains the Johnson Amendment [25:27] Geoff leaves the listening audience with a final message and invites anyone to become a member of the California Association of Nonprofits KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [2:31] The California Association of Nonprofits was created 40 years ago because nonprofits faced challenges obtaining insurance coverage. It currently advocates for the sector, primarily at the state and occasionally at the federal level. [3:36] Geoff is uniquely qualified to serve as CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits because of his diversified background in the sector. [10:14] For the last 18 months, the focus has been improving the relationship between public agencies and governments to make the state a better partner to the nonprofit sector.   RESOURCES: For Purpose Law Group - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Website Nonprofit Counsel - Instagram Nonprofit Counsel - Linkedin California Association of Nonprofits - Website   BIOGRAPHIES: May Harris has been a pioneer of nonprofit law practice for over a decade, having founded For Purpose Law Group in April 2012. She serves the nation's nonprofit sector with unparalleled expertise, prioritizing her client's missions, visions, and values. She specializes in nonprofit & tax-exempt organizations, social enterprise & business law, and estate planning & charitable giving.   GUEST BIOGRAPHY:  Geoff Green has been the CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) since January 1, 2024. He previously volunteered on the organization's Policy Committee and Board of Directors. For the prior nine years, Geoff led California's largest community college foundation (the SBCC Foundation), where he created the SBCC Promise, one of the nation's leading college promise initiatives. The SBCC Promise uses exclusively privately raised funds to cover two years of college expenses for all recent local high school graduates. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Geoff came to Santa Barbara in 1990 to attend UCSB. In 1997, he joined the Fund for Santa Barbara, serving as Executive Director from 2003 to 2015. As an activist-led community foundation, the Fund was a resource, convener, and funder for various innovative community organizations. It launched the Social Justice Award for Documentary Film and the Youth Making Change program. Geoff's previous experience includes ten years of public affairs radio programming, electoral campaign organizing, and as a National Park Ranger. He also consults professionally. As a volunteer auctioneer, he has raised over $6 million for more than 60 nonprofit organizations and frequently emcees events, moderates panels, and facilitates discussions on community issues.  

In the latest installment of Bend Magazine's The Circling Podcast, episode 52 features a captivating conversation with Emily Gylling, the Owner and Founder of Ponderosa Planning. With over five years of dedicated effort, Emily and her team have transformed Ponderosa Planning into one of the most sought-after wedding planning agencies in our region. Their core mission? To unravel the complexities of the wedding industry and furnish couples with a clear pathway through the planning labyrinth, enabling them to fully enjoy their special day while making prudent investments.Drawing from her diverse background, which includes stints as a National Park Ranger and Professional Ski Patroller, Emily elucidates how her journey, punctuated by lessons in self-trust and honed skills, intertwined with the entrepreneurial spirit instilled by her parents, has guided her to her current role. Amidst discussing the burgeoning wedding landscape in central Oregon, Emily delves into her unique approach to planning and underscores the significance she attaches to infusing every wedding decision with purpose. For Emily, it's not merely about orchestrating an event; it's about crafting an experience that resonates deeply, fostering memorable gatherings and exuberant celebrations.The Circling Podcast is proud to be in partnership with Bend Magazine. Claim your five-dollar annual subscription when you visit www.bendmagazine.com and enter promo code: PODCAST at checkout. Your subscription includes 6 issues of our regions top publication celebrating mountain culture, and four bonus issues of Bend Home and Design, the leading home and building design magazine in Central Oregon. Support The Circling Podcast:Email us at: thecirclingpodcast@bendmagazine.comJoin the Circling membership: patreon.com/Thecirclingpodcast NOTA Visual Show Notes: https://nota.fm/thecirclingFollow us on Instagram @thecirclingpodcast @bendmagazineCover Song by: @theerinsmusic on InstagramBend Magazine: https://bendmagazine.comBOSS Sports Performance: https://www.bosssportsperformance.comBack Porch Coffee: https://www.backporchcoffeeroasters.comStory Booth: https://storyboothexperience.com/#introRemember, the health of our community, relies on us!

Andrea Lankford, former National Park Ranger and author of Trail of the Lost; The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail,  shares how she and others dedicated years to finding  the “PCT missing. “ Besides encountering mother nature's hazards, they used sleuths, searchers, PCT hikers, and Facebook to help bring a serial predator a lot closer to justice.For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episodes coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgSources:https://www.backpacker.com/stories/thru-hikes/trail-stories/kidnapped-on-the-pacific-crest-trail/https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-jersey-kidnapping-suspect-allegedly-conman-held-hiker-hostage-years-ago-preyed-women-decades

In Episode 275, Skip and Daniel are delighted to have former National Park Ranger and book author Rose McHenry back on the show. Listen in as Rose shares more great memories, including a sneak preview of her upcoming book: "Tales of a Rogue Ranger".

Who knows better what could go wrong while hiking in a national park than the people whose job it is to rescue hikers? That's why we connected with a national park ranger to hear first-hand tips about hiking safety. In this episode, we interview Sara Shoemaker, a law enforcement ranger at Canyonlands National Park (Needles District) in southern Utah.   For several years, we've exchanged emails with Sara, and we recently met her while visiting her park. It was then we cooked up the idea to have her be a guest on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast to share practical advice on staying safe while on the trail. Hopefully, you'll pick up an idea or two from Sara that will help make your future hiking adventures enjoyable and safe.   We start the episode by briefly reviewing the ten essentials of hiking and sharing a few stories about our near-dangerous encounters while hiking when we were not fully prepared for what we encountered on the trail.   A link to a blog post about the hiking ten essentials: ·     Washington Trails Association Ten Essentials   The best way to support our podcast is to become a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out.   And don't forget to check out our new online merch store and www.dirtlander.com.   Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you've enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show.   Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com.   To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the team welcomes a roundtable panel to discuss the 2022 scientific paper The Hopewell airburst event 1699-1567 years ago (252-383 CE). This controversial paper has since been refuted by our panel members. In this interview the panel will present all of the information surrounding the 2022 paper and present their evidence for refuting the claim that the Hopewell culture was greatly affected or even destroyed by a cosmic event. Our panel consists of lead author Dr. Kevin Nolan. Dr. Nolan is the Director and Senior Archaeologist in the Applied Anthropology Laboratories (AAL), an institute within the College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State University. His research specializations include: Prehistoric Archaeology, CRM, GIS, Ohio River Valley, Paleoenvironments, Soil geochemistry, and Geophysics. Next, we welcome Dr. Tony Krus. Dr. Krus is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Dakota in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology. His current research focuses on chronological modeling, human-environmental relationships, and archaeological fieldwork of late-Holocene communities, primarily in the Eastern Woodlands and the Plains. We also welcome, Dr. Tim McCoy: Dr. McCoy is a Curator of Meteorites at the Smithsonian Institution. His work primarily focuses on using meteorites to understand the differentiation of asteroids in the early Solar System and he has worked on 6 robotic spacecraft missions. Relative to this project, he has studied artifacts made from iron meteorites, including Hopewell beads from Havana, IL. Finally, we round out the panel with Dr. Laura Murphy is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, where she teaches many archaeology courses, including the popular "Archaeological Myths, Frauds, and Controversies" course. She is a geoarchaeologist specializing in paleoenvironmental reconstruction using soils. Dr. Murphy holds her Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, and her MA and PhD from the University of Kansas. She is also a former National Park Ranger who worked at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. X (Formerly Twitter)  Instagram  Facebook  Seven Ages Official Site  Patreon  YouTube  News and Guest Links:  The Hopewell airburst event, 1699-1567 years ago  Refuting the sensational claim of a Hopewell-ending cosmic airburst 

Mountain biking, an exhilarating outdoor adventure, is taking the world by storm. From conquering rugged trails to exploring diverse terrains, it offers a fantastic cardiovascular workout, enhancing your strength, endurance, and agility. In fact, it's one of the fastest-growing recreational activities globally. In this episode, Host David Kasten sat down with Paul Braybrook, a dedicated paramedic and paramedicine researcher at Curtin University; and Rod Annear, Assistant Director of Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions to discuss the growth and transformation of mountain biking into the loved activity it is today.Doing a PhD in mountain biking [01:40]The planning that goes into expanding mountain biking trails [09:20]Are severe are typical mountain biking injuries? [11:29]What the next ten years of mountain biking holds [21:58]How families can casually get into mountain biking [28:11]Learn morePedal power takes off: Mountain biking benefits outweigh risks (Curtin News)Connect with our guestsPaul BraybrookResearcher, Curtin School of NursingPaul Braybrook is a AHPRA Registered Paramedic for St John WA working for the state ambulance service. He is also the course coordinator for paramedicine at Curtin University.In his spare time, he can be found riding in whatever mountains he happens to be closest to. Paul has a particular interest in sports medicine epidemiology and the management of traumatic injuries in outdoor remote locations. Pauls doctoral thesis aims to investigate the medical events that occur during the recreational use of outdoor terrestrial trails in Western Australia (WA) with particular focus on mountain biking and hiking. This is from both an epidemiological perspective and from a health service resources perspective.LinkedinCurtin staff profileRod AnnearAssistant Director Parks and Visitor Services at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.Rod is developing the next generation of supporters and visitors of national parks, marine parks and protected areas in Western Australia.He is currently responsible for planning and implementing facilities, trails, experiences and information; and leading the management of the Parks website, social media strategy and mobile applications for park supporters and visitors.Rod has wide experience in national park management and conservation; and recreation facility and activity planning, having spent 30 years in natural area management including 20 years as a National Park Ranger in Western Australia.LinkedinJoin Curtin UniversityThis podcast is brought to you by Curtin University. Curtin is a global university known for its commitment to making positive change happen through high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and practical teaching.Work with usStudy a research degreeStart postgraduate educationGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.auSocial mediaTwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTranscriptRead the transcriptBehind the scenesHost: David KarstenContent creator: Alex FootProducer and Recordist: Emilia JolakoskaSocial Media: Amy HoskingExecutive Producers: Anita Shore and Matthew SykesFirst Nations AcknowledgementCurtin University acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which Curtin Perth is located, the Whadjuk people of the Nyungar Nation, and on Curtin Kalgoorlie, the Wongutha people of the North-Eastern Goldfields; and the First Nations peoples on all Curtin locations.MusicOKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio Library.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of Curtin University.

Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Carol MacAllister Description: While an Associate Professor of Social Work at New Mexico State University, Carol took a summer job as a National Park Wilderness Ranger at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. She was the first woman ever to be given this assignment (they were desperate), so they let her have her two dogs with her for protection. There was no electricity, the nearest store was 10 miles away, and the nearest help from the main ranger station was 50 miles away. Daily she cut wood, cleaned out houses, doused abandoned campfires, navigated invading cattle and sheep (it was an open range), avoided snakes and bears, coped with difficult campers, and rescued hikers from deep in the canyon It was a summer of adventure....and yes, she met a real cowboy rounding up his Brahman bull.

*NOTE - The Mountain Echo is honored to dedicate this amazing episode on Chattanooga history to a very dear and amazing Chattanooga native and former U.S. Forest Service District Ranger, Mr. Richard Thornburg, whose passion for all things good has no limits. After years of faithful, tough and excellent service in the field at different U.S. forests, Richard now serves in the halls of the Dept of Agriculture, in Washington, D.C. where his family resides and where he makes folks here in Chattanooga proud to call him ours. Richard - from the good folks here in Chattanooga, 'Thank YOU'.Where to begin...This is a longer episode so it may take more than one listen to hear it all. tME has foregone its regular episode intro and wrap-up to help with the time. It is really good - for many reasons. Chris Young is a Lookout Mtn Treasure for multiple reasons including his knowledge, his passion and his sense of duty, not to mention his great family here in our community. the Mountain Echo was created and continues as a means to showcase and celebrate the people of our community and their passions - Chris Young is the epitome of why we exist. We hope you enjoy this super-sized episode and topic. Hailing from Peidmont, AL, husband of Stephanie, father of a son, a multiple-degree holder in subjects such as History and English and others, this fella wears a lot of hats. Since 2019, he and his family have lived in our community on Lookout - just behind Rock City.  His amazing wife Stephanie is a key member of the team at Lookout Pres. and works with their Missions effort. She truly has a heart of gold. In honor of Chattanooga and the national military park here, tME is releasing this much anticipated episode on Saturday, August 19th, the exact-to-the-day anniversary of the formation of the park here. The Chattanooga and Chicakamauga battlefields were the FIRST in our nation to be preserved and Chris does a masterful job of telling that story. In this episode, hear about many items including: Chris' family serving in the war, Chris' search for his life's calling, The movie Gettysburg and how it impacted Chris, President Benjamin Harrison serving as a soldier in Chattanooga under Sherman, how eight thousand students visited our park here one year, how the first Medal of Honor recipient was here in the Chattanooga battles, the huge importance of Chattanooga in the war, and more. This year, 2023, marks the 160th anniversary of the battles in and around Chattanooga(1863) - and here on Lookout Mountain! Hear about the plans and events coming to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain this fall.As Chris says, 'This is your park, this is our park', and 'this is a place that may make some people uncomfortable', and ' we are here to preserve and protect this place for generations to come'.And to the famous and so-loved local ranger who has served this area with excellence for so long, Jim Ogden....Jim, 'Watch Out! - this guy is GOOD!'Chris- my God man, well done Sir indeed, well done. Thank you.www.nps.gov/CHCH   is the National Park Service's local websiteCredits: The Civil War soundtrack by Ken Burns/ PBS - multiple tracksSpread the word! Find us at ...theMountainEcho.orgPlease "Like" and 'subscribe' for notification of new episodes on your media player's podcast menu. FOLLOW us on our Facebook page !

Vörös András - Környezet védelmi kutató Vörös András az Egyesült Államokban született magyar szülőktől, akiket 1944-ben a németek Budapestről szállítottak Németországra. A háború után az Egyesült Államokba emigráltak. Biológiából és pszichológiából szerzett egyetemi diplomát, dolgozott mint Nemzeti Park őrzőjeként (National Park Ranger) és a Békehadtest önkénteseként (Peace Corps Volunteer) Nyugat-Afrikában, ahol kilenc évig az esőerdők és a vadvilág védelmében dolgozott, valamint állatmintákat gyűjtött amerikai természettudományi múzeumok számára. Hazatérése után négy évig New Jersey állam közgyűlési kerületi vezérkari főnökeként, majd 12 évig a New Jersey–New York két állam törvényhozó bizottságának ügyvezető igazgatójaként dolgozott. Környezetpolitikát, valamint energiát és fenntarthatóságot tanította New York-i Columbia Egyetemen, ahol adjunct kutatói kinevezést kapott. Szolgált tovább bizottságokba: a New York-i Tudós Akadémia, az Egyesült Államok Nemzeti Óceán- és Légkörkutató Hivatala (NOAA), az UNESCO, és sok más testület. Mostanra van egy cége, amely az Egyesült Államokban feltalált és gyártott nanotechnológiát alkalmazza, amely fénnyel dolgozik, hogy nagymértékben javítsa a beltéri levegő minőségét, megtisztítsa a külső levegőt a káros szennyező anyagoktól, és öntisztítóvá teszi a külső felületeket. Korábban szerepelt az amerikai CNN, NPR, angol BBC és más médiák műsoraiban.

The EASIEST Summer Night Dinner Idea - and it's not sandwiches.National Park Ranger's warnings for families this summer - that means all of us. Tell you why a favorite is GOOD to watch over & over again.

Candace Cahill joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about placing her newborn son for adoption and meeting him as an adult shortly before his death, writing for clarity, negotiating guilt, finding compassion for yourself, writing as a process for grieving, and her memoir Goodbye Again.   Also in this episode: -child relinquishment -extending grace to parents who fell short -the benefits of writing groups   Books mentioned in this episode: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung When I Was Her Daughter by Leslie Ferguson Wild by Cheryl Strayed Educated by Tara Westover The Burning Light of Two Stars by Laura Davis   Candace Cahill is a multi-disciplinary artist from Denali, Alaska, and the author of Goodbye Again, a memoir about losing her son twice. A life-long learner, she utilizes traumatic experiences from her life to provide insights into self-compassion and healing. Known for her ability to engage diverse audiences, her stories are tragic yet uplifting. She delights and inspires audiences with her storytelling expertise through speaking engagements, written work, songwriting, and as a seasonal National Park Ranger. When Candace is not telling stories, you can find her walking in the woods, playing her guitar, and reading books.   Connect with Candace: Website: candacecahill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/candace_cahill_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.cahill.16 –  Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

On this segment of the Carolina Outdoors, we learn about Helen S. Hossley's background growing up in a small New York town dreaming of adventure & travel.  In 1988, she dropped everything & took off with her friend to travel & ski across the Rocky Mountains.  After seven months, she learned she was hired as an interpretive National Park Ranger.

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Exmoor is a place like no other. As one of the UK's 15 National Parks it boasts a myriad of habitats from rugged heather moorlands, home to wild deer and semi-feral ponies, to the most extensive broadleaved coastal woods in Britain, and the highest sea cliffs and most remote coastline in England. The park is full of historical buildings, bubbling brooks and fascinating combes and valleys, and is an International Dark Sky Reserve.Exmoor sees around 2 million visitors pass through its borders each year, and as such a team is needed to ensure these beautiful spaces are protected. Someone who knows all about enabling the public to give back and get engaged is Charlotte Wray, a ranger within Exmoor National Park. In this episode I talk with Charlotte and find out more about her role and what it takes to keep Britains wild spaces flourishing for all to enjoy.Exmoor National Park WebsiteNational Parks UK WebsiteMain Woofing WebsiteiNaturalist Website 

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This week we revisit an episode from our archives. First, a past conversation between Farai and author of Sign My Name to Freedom, Betty Reid Soskin, who retired at age 100 from her work as a National Park Ranger and community historian. Then in “Our Body Politics Presents,” we hear from Tonya Mosley's podcast “Truth Be Told” where she speaks to Ayanna Brown, a mother who graciously details her cycle of loving, losing, grieving, and persevering. And on “Sippin' the Political Tea” Farai speaks with professor and Vice Chair of preventive medicine at Northwestern University, Dr. Mercedes Carnethon and author of 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal, Elizabeth White on how to age well, physically, emotionally and financially.

Originally aired April 6, 2020Dallas Koehn is a retired US Park Ranger having worked for the National Park Service from 1964 to 1998. His duties consisted of visitor and resource protection, structural and wildland fire protection, law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and supervision. During his career he worked at Yosemite, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Shenandoah, Yellowstone, Lassen Volcanic, and Glacier National Parks.Since he retired in 1998 he has been doing volunteer backcountry hiking patrols at Glacier NP every September. For the last four years, after moving to Breckenridge, he has also been doing volunteer backcountry patrols in Summit County for the USFS (through Friends of the Dillon Ranger District) during the summer months, and cross-country skiing during the winter months.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inside this Episode with Mitch Hampton "As I say a lot when introducing guests on our show, there are some guests whom I have never had the opportunity to meet, only knowing them from their accomplishments in the public world. Our guest Anna Shapiro is someone who I not only knew have known personally for almost two decades but she and I actually dated in the early 00s! I have had the good fortune then to see both her her work evolve over a long stretch of time. Like all the best artists Anna Shapiro is hard to encompass in a few words in a context like this. Straddling the worlds of sculpture, paint and performance, above all, her work is about the materials of life, how those materials sustain, benefit, and complicate our lives and the aesthetics of it all. If I think about it, i can't think of any artist who can better represent the spirit of our podcast. An environmentalist, a feminist, Anna Shapiro also has worked as a park ranger, something about which I had no knowledge until this episode! As always, one of the best things about this show is how each guest is always surprising and inspiring. Anna's Bio Anna Shapiro is an artist and catalyst. She incorporates metal, textiles and other everyday materials into her sculptures. The work she makes connects social and ecological issues that have been important to her since her early employment as a wilderness guide and National Park Ranger. Anna has received awards and residencies in Vermont, New York, Brazil and Latvia, and has spoken on panels about iron casting in relationship to five-element Chinese medicine and about eco-feminism. She has published intermittently about these subjects. Anna is known as the “wavelady” for her interactive performances “making waves”. She loves molten metal, and has taught welding and iron casting at the Steel Yard in Providence, RI. Anna has also catalyzed many creative industries in Boston and Rhode Island including art spaces, festivals, alternative grocery stores and mobile hydroponic gardens. Her studio is in Providence RI. Links to Anna's beautiful works Website: annashapiro.com Blog: wavelady.com Instagram: @w.a.v.e.l.a.d.y All the links and more information is on this post on my blog: http://wavelady.blogspot.com/2022/05/little-prompts.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mitch-hampton/support

A former police officer turned writer David Paulides was taken aside by a National Park Ranger and told about a disturbing trend he'd realized. This Ranger asserted that some people were going missing in the woods under mysterious circumstances leaving only puzzling evidence of their fate. Of course, people often go missing in the wilderness in tragic yet explainable events but what was troubling to these Rangers in the field was the apparent pattern of the occurrences and the subsequent investigation efforts. This Ranger stated that during the first seven to ten days of a disappearance, an all-out Search and Rescue effort ensued with plenty of press coverage. However, after the first week of a rescue mission, it seemed to them that the media stopped reporting, the search for the missing was called off, and no further explanation from the authorities was provided. An additionally alarming trend was that there seemed to be a reluctance or inability on behalf of the National Park Service administration to collect and provide statistics on these disappearances to the public, either through inefficiency or secrecy. If this is true, perhaps it could be from a concerted effort to diminish negative publicity and undue fear about park visitation, or maybe there is something dreadful the officials don't want the public to know. Whatever the reason, this conversation launched Paulides on a now decade-long quest for answers. Initially, after over three years and 9000 hours of investigation, utilizing his 20 years of experience with law enforcement and the resulting connections, Paulides had gathered enough information to compile two books.  Missing 411 – Western U.S. was released on March 1, 2012, documenting the stories of people who have vanished in seemingly bizarre instances in the western half of the United States. The second book, Missing 411 – Eastern U.S., was published later that month and contains special sections on unusual outdoor activities that seem related and a master list of all missing persons. Currently, ten books have been published, with more on the way, two documentaries have been produced, and Paulides' ongoing popular YouTube channel continues to highlight cases. In addition, retired police officers, Search and Rescue experts, and other professionals are dedicated to continuing researching and investigating these cases with their CanAm Missing project. One worrisome aspect they've found is that in many situations, parents, relatives, and friends of the missing believe that their loved one was kidnapped or abducted, sometimes with them nearby. No matter the causal connections or whether you think these disappearances are sad but commonplace, a conspiracy lurks or is nonexistent; the fact is that these cases are real, and the victims' stories deserve and need to be told. The question remains, however – what is really going on out in the wilds, and is it something sinister we should all be worried about? Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode. 

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In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by David Weber - National Park Ranger, Paramedic, and Climbing Ranger. David splits his time between Teton National Park, WY and Denali National Park, AK. One of the first rescues he talks about was one of the first stories he remembers as a rescueman. The patient was injured in a location that was a far way up the river and trail. After an eight hour hike out, the patient was carried out on a litter. Then we get into a few stories that Dave remembers from climbing in Denali, one of which was a climbing incident where two guys had taken a long fall.  He went out on another call for carbon monoxide poisoning and the non-standard response made for a very memorable rescue. Then we got into a wild story where a team of climbers had a fall. One of the victims had an open tib-fib fracture from the fall.  As the hours passed, the team split up and made the rescue even harder.  We also talk a little bit about good advice that we have been given over the years.  A couple that we discuss are, knowing the difference between “YOU SUCK and THAT SUCKED” and “What's the plan and who's in charge?” Enjoy!   https://therealresq.com/home https://www.facebook.com/therealresq https://www.instagram.com/therealresq   Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ; Breeze-Eastern, https://www.breeze-eastern.com/ Axnes https://www.axnes.com/ SR3 Rescue Concepts, https://sr3rescueconcepts.com/ Rescue Swimmer Shop, https://www.rescueswimmershop.com/

What does it mean to age with purpose? In this week's show, we are invited to hear a past conversation between Farai and author of Sign My Name to Freedom Betty Reid Soskin, who recently retired at age 100 from her work as a National Park Ranger and community historian. Then in “Our Body Politics Presents,” we hear more from Tonya Mosley's podcast “Truth Be Told” where she speaks to Ayanna Brown, a mother who graciously details her cycle of loving, losing, grieving, and persevering. On the weekly segment, “Sippin' the Political Tea” Farai speaks with professor and Vice Chair of preventive medicine at Northwestern University, Dr. Mercedes Carnethon and author of 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal, Elizabeth White on how to age well, physically, emotionally and financially.

Skip and Daniel are delighted to have Rose McHenry back on the program to share more wonderful stories from her new book "Trip Tales, From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger". In this episode, Rose shares some great memories of family camping as a kid, to her rewarding and successful career as a National Park Ranger. Hear some short stories in her own words, and find out where you can purchase a copy of her book today.

Betty Reid Soskin had the distinction of being the oldest active National Park ranger in the country, until she retired last month at the age of 100. She led public programs at the Rosie the Riveter-WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California- a job she held for 16 years. Geoff Bennett recently caught up with Soskin. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Episode 321 ~ April 7, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Two kayak fishing stories that have unexpected results There are at least two Expeditions heading north this summer that will be exciting to follow Who is Pink Floyd and where did he come from A National Park Ranger is retiring and there is something special […]

Episode 321 ~ April 7, 2022 Podcast Info / Topics Two kayak fishing stories that have unexpected results There are at least two Expeditions heading north this summer that will be exciting to follow Who is Pink Floyd and where did he come from A National Park Ranger is retiring and there is something special […]

Episode 86In Ep86, Chris answers questions around the earlier ship names of the Cunard fleet, followed by the latest cruise news of the week.Support the ShowListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsCunard announces Queen Anne. The next in a fine line.Cunard announced the name of the new ship joining a world-renowned fleet, Queen Anne. Queen Anne will be Cunard's 249th ship and will make up a remarkable quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. This will mark the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships at sea.The name ‘Queen Anne' celebrates Cunard's rich heritage, royal history and refined status – joining a luxury contemporary fleet now honouring the names of each Queen Regnant over the last millennium.The Cunard team explored multiple naming options and inspired by Queen Anne's reign, engaged with British historian, author and television presenter, Kate Williams, to assist in the detailed research. Kate says, ‘It is so exciting that the fourth ship of the fleet will be named after Queen Anne. She has a fascinating tale to tell – one of queenship, unity of developing constitutional monarchy, a golden age of the arts. She was an inspiring woman, wildly popular with her people. She should be celebrated. This new ship in the Cunard fleet is the perfect way to do it!'Queen Anne will feature reimagined Cunard signature spaces as well as the introduction of new guest experiences within dining, culture and entertainment, for an unparalleled cruise experience underpinned by outstanding White Star Service. Bridging tradition and contemporary luxury, Queen Anne celebrates the influential design styles of both past and present and introduces an updated Cunard livery. World renowned designers have joined forces to create an extraordinary and thoughtful standard-setting design – inspiring a new way to travel on sea. The décor will reveal bold colour tones and showcase a striking aesthetic, while in keeping with the renowned timeless Cunard sophistication.Queen Anne's maiden season programme will go on sale in May, with the ship's first sailings in early 2024.Another redeployment away from Australia Princess Cruises recently re-deploying Sapphire Princess on the West Coast of the United States, the ship's Australian cruises from 28 Aug to 29 Oct have been cancelled.Guests booked on these cancelled voyages can transfer to an equivalent voyage, or receive a future cruise credit or refund.Is it the end of Crystal?Rumours have been circling earlier today that the land-based teams for Crystal have been stood down, and a ship management company appointed to take over the safekeeping of the ships and assets.It has been no secret that parent company Genting has suffered financially since the pandemic too hold.All passengers are reportedly home, and crew being taken care of onboard.Our thought go out to the shoreside and ship based team members who really are at the heart and soul of the success of Crystal.European Waterways Expands Its Canal Barging Fleet With Purchase of Two Ultra Deluxe Hotel BargesEuropean Waterways announced the purchase of the stylish Enchanté and Finesse hotel barges, two double-decker vessels that reflect the ultimate in luxury canal barging. The vessels, which carry up to eight passengers and a crew of five that includes an onboard master chef, expand the company's Ultra Deluxe barge categories. Hotel barge Enchanté cruises the Canal du Midi, while Finesse explores the Canal du Centre and the Canal de Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy. Their purchases strengthen the company's status as the largest operator of luxury hotel barges in Europe with a total of 17 vessels. The purchases also come as barging vacations move out of the niche market category and into the mainstream, with more travellers discovering “the joys of hotel barging.”Enchanté and Finesse offer the perfect mix of luxury accommodations and modern amenities.  They feature luxurious ensuite cabins, large sun decks for alfresco dining, and a spa pool. Guests can also avail themselves of the onboard bicycles to pedal along the gentle towpaths or explore the nearby villages. Barge highlights also include a spacious saloon with an open demonstration galley where the master chef prepares the day's gourmet meals in full view of guests.Holland America Line Explores Alaska in 2023 with a Six-Ship Complement and Cruisetours to Denali and the YukonHolland America Line is charting a course to Alaska in 2023 with expertly crafted journeys on six ships that offer preferred access, exclusive overland transportation, culturally focused onboard experiences and more visits to Glacier Bay than any other major cruise line.Celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration in 2022, Holland America Line weaves that expertise into every nuance of the journey, enabling travelers to discover the most authentic elements of the 49th state, both on board and ashore.From April through September 2023, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam and Westerdam. In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day “Great Alaska Explorer” cruise for two departures.For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16 different Cruisetours (formerly Land+Sea Journeys) combine a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends land tours up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory.Cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.; or one-way between Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. The ships deliver a premium experience designed for immersive cruising. Wraparound decks and an abundance of verandah staterooms bring guests closer to Alaska's natural wonders, while enriching Explorations Central (EXC) programming presents the opportunity to learn about the culture and history from authentic experts.Highlights for 2023 Alaska Cruises:Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.The 14-day “Great Alaskan Explorer” itinerary returns in 2023 to offer an in-depth adventure. Roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam (May 7) and Noordam (Sept. 17), the cruise calls at the Alaskan ports of Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan, and features Glacier Bay.Seven-day “Glacier Discovery Northbound” and “Glacier Discovery Southbound” itineraries cruise between Whittier and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska.Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Volendam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, except for Noordam that stops at Sitka vs Skagway.Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia (evening stay); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.All ships cruising in Alaska feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an Alaska naturalist, special EXC presentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarod race, and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and local Huna Tlingit guides.Highlights for 2023 Denali Cruisetours:Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days.All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay, plus either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier (depending on the direction), Inside Passage, as well as up to three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park.All Double and Triple Denali itineraries include the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing through Denali National Park.Holland America Line owns its motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential. Each Cruisetour gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.Highlights for 2023 Yukon & Denali Cruisetours:Holland America Line is the ONLY cruise line to offer an Alaska cruise combined with an overland tour to Denali and the Yukon.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Volendam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam; a two-or three-night stay at Denali; and a journey into the Yukon.Every Yukon & Denali Cruisetour includes the services of a professional Journey Host, who makes time on land easy, convenient and insightful.All Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a ride on the McKinley Explorer full-dome railcars, and select itineraries add on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours feature two nights in Dawson City, affording guests more time to relive Gold Rush history. Additional overnight experiences vary depending on the Cruisetour.An included tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takes guests along the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historic towns and wildlife; nearly all Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a Gold Dredge 8 tour; and every Yukon & Denali itinerary includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali National Park.Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali SquareCruisetours includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park. The property is Holland America Line's magnificent 68-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The resort features dining facilities and guest rooms, including a 99-room complex featuring Denali Suites with balconies and larger living areas.Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retail shops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin where Alaska native and local artists display and discuss their worksCoral Expeditions releases ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition'In partnership with Australian Geographic, the voyage will witness the rare hybrid eclipse event from remote Ashmore ReefCoral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, has today announced a special departure, ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition' sailing in April 2023. The one-of-a-kind itinerary will operate between Darwin and Broome on a 13-night voyage on Coral Adventurer exploring extraordinary forces of nature.The ship repositions to remote Ashmore Reef to give guests the ideal vantage point to experience the rare natural event of a Solar Eclipse in the company of world leading experts. Following the Eclipse event, guests will continue through the Kimberley to experience the mighty waterfalls, tidal phenomenon and wildlife of this unique area. Voyage highlights include sailing through Whirlpool Passage, exploring unique Edeline Island, walking along the pristine white sands of Silica Beach and snorkeling at world-class Rowley Shoals and Scott Reef.13 Nights | Departing Darwin 15 April 2023 | Arriving Broome 28 April 2023 | Coral Adventurer |Eclipse: 20 April 2023The Solar Eclipse Expedition will be initially released to members of Coral Expeditions' Xplorers Club and Australian Geographic Society on 8 February 2022 before general market release on 9 February 2022. Guest numbers will be strictly limited to 110.Emerald Cruises accepts deliver of Azzura Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of its first luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra the first of two for the brand. Departing Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam on Tue, the 100-guest luxury yacht is headed to Aqaba, where she will welcome guests on board her inaugural sailing on 11 Mar, the Best of the Red Sea cruise.Azzurra will then transit via the Suez Canal to embark on a season of Mediterranean and Adriatic cruises between Apr and Nov, before she travels to Doha in Dec.Celebrity Beyond completes sea trialsCelebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Beyond has taken an important step toward her Apr debut, successfully completing her sea trials over the weekend.Beyond conducted her sea trials in the Bay of Biscay near her Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire.They were overseen by more than 50 crew members, engineers and nautical experts.Celebrity Beyond will make her highly anticipated debut on 27 Apr when she sets sail from Southampton on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, Lisbon, Seville, Malaga, Palma, and Barcelona.Carnival Corp. to Drydock 28 Ships in First Half of 2022Despite the disruptions of the Pandemic, Carnival Corp. has announced that 28 ships of the combined fleets will be drydocked in the first half of 2022. 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Happy New Year!One of my 'resolutions' for this podcast way back when I first started it was to broaden the definition of adventure. I want everyone to reimagine what outdoor experiences look like, to bring a new appreciation of the small moments or unique connections with nature that you can have right where you are now, that can bring so much joy and fulfillment.You don't need to be 17 miles into the backcountry, surrounded by woods and megafauna, to have a fulfilling outdoor experience!So to kick off 2022, I'm sharing my conversation with Emma Mitchell, who is a National Park Ranger. You might think that means Emma spends her days dodging elk in Yellowstone, or recommending day hikes in Acadia, but no - Emma is stationed at the Lowell National Historical Park in very urban Lowell, Mass. If you're not familiar with Lowell, it's a mid-sized city along the Merrimack River that was one of the first planned industrial cities in America. In the first half of the 1800s, Lowell was an important center of textile production it's canal-powered manufacturing became a model for urban development across the country, for better or worse.Today's Lowell benefits from the diverse ethnic and cultural makeup that is the legacy of employing successive waves of immigrants, but has had to grapple with the environmental disaster that was the industrial revolution, and the economic fallout of all of the city's foundational industries moving south or overseas over the last century.Emma's chance visit to Lowell as a child actually set the stage for her applying to be a ranger at that park, as we'll hear. But we talk about a whole heck of a lot more - so if you're a jack trapper, get ready to rumble. And even if you have zero idea what I'm talking about, I know you'll want to listen in to this fun one.Make sure you follow @RangerEmma406 on Instagram, and check out some of the other links from our conversation:National Park ServiceYellowstone National ParkMammoth Hot SpringsStudent Conservation AssociationIditarodWhat is ‘jigging'?Boston National Historical ParkBoston African American National Historic SiteBoston Harbor IslandsFaneuil HallCharlestown Navy YardBunker Hill MonumentBoot Cotton Mills MuseumKittery Trading PostSeashore Trolley MuseumPetzl HeadlampCounter Assault Bear SprayHeritage Ice Fishing TrapsJack Traps

From beings with no faces to spooky staircases, the forest can be a terrifying place to find yourself alone.  Join us this week as Sarah tells some stories from a National Park Ranger! Follow us on @highlystrangepod on InstagramE-mail us your stories or comments at highlystrangepod@gmail.comMusic by Liam Lynott and Lewis BeechArtwork by Holly Osborn, find her work at @hbosborn.art on Instagram!

With over half a million Christmas lights twinkling, this Bavarian-style village is one of America's favorite holiday destinations. This year, to help manage the throngs of people who flock to Leavenworth, the celebration lasts from Thanksgiving weekend all the way through February. And instead of the traditional "flipping of the switch" every Saturday & Sunday, the lights will shine bright seven days a week! In this episode, Windermere's Geordie Romer, a former National Park Ranger, gives us a tour.

Go behind the scenes to hear about the working life of retired Peak District National Park ranger Gordon Miller, who was the Area Ranger in Edale for over 30 years. Listen to this interview to find out what inspired him to dedicate his working life to the Park and ranger services, how he's seen Kinder Scout change over time, and why he decided to live in Edale. At the end he describes what makes him wild about Kinder Scout. While listening, you can experience atmospheric background sounds recorded from the area - headphones will be best for this. *Gordon Miller is a retired Peak District National Park ranger, who was brought up in Stockport and first visited Kinder Scout on a camping trip in 1953. Brought up in urban Stockport, he decided in 1953 on a camping trip at the age of 12 that he wanted to work in the newly-formed Peak District National Park, and tagged along with wardens (as they were then called) until he could officially become a volunteer at 18. He became a full-time warden in 1969, and when the job-title changed to ranger in the 1970s he began to develop professionalism and begin international co-operation. Gordon pioneered many ranger training courses, working with experts at Losehill Hall, the Peak District National Park's learning and conference centre, to develop professionalism in nature protection. He is a former chairman of the Association of Countryside Rangers and instigated exchange visits and seminars to help rangers in Europe to learn from each other. He went on to be a founder and president of The International Ranger Federation, founded on 31 July 1992 in the UK, which represents rangers in 50 countries. In 2009 he received the highest accolade awarded by the European Federation of National Parks for his outstanding role in strengthening ranger services worldwide. Gordon retired as a full-time Peak District ranger in 2002, after 33 years mostly responsible for the Kinder area around Edale in the heart of the national park, where he made his home in the 1960s. *Biography details have been taken from sections of an https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/news/archive/2009/news/peak-district-ranger-receives-highest-european-accolade (archived press release) on the Peak District National Park website. Timestamps: [0:00 - 1:04] Intro [1:05 - 2:50] How do you remember your first ever experience on Kinder Scout? [2:51 - 3:45] Did that first experience spark something for you? [3:46 - 5:59] Can you remember what Kinder Scout looked like back then? [5:60 - 10:04]  Why did you decide to become a Peak District National Park ranger? [10:05 - 12:04] What did that training involve? [12:05 - 13:33] What do you think was the core reason that you wanted to take part in that type of work? [13:34 - 18:36] What was your life like during this role? [18:40 - 21:49] What key things have you learnt about the environment, the wildlife, and the communities that surround Kinder Scout? [21:50 - 23:17] How have you learnt about the environment and the wildlife here over the years? [23:18 - 25:01] How have you seen the area change over time? [25:02 - 26:14] Have there been any plants that you've seen pop up that are unusual? [26:15 - 27:35] What do you think are it's most unique characteristics? [27:36 - 30:30] Can you please share a story that was particularly significant to you during your working life here? [30:31 - 32:16] Have you ever got into a pickle on Kinder Scout that you've learned from? [32:17 - 32:50] Have you ever got caught out in extreme weather conditions? [32:51 - 34:43] Why did you decide to live in Edale? [34:44 - 35:38] Has it been as you expected to live here? [35:39 - 36:08] Do you have a favourite place on Kinder Scout? [36:09 - 37:12]  Why is it so special to you? [37:13 - 38:15] What's life been like for you since you stopped working? [38:16 - 39:30] Do you feel like life has a different pace now? [39:31 - 40:27] Where do you usually walk now? [40:28 -...

Catherine Raven is the author of the memoir Fox & I: An Uncommon Friendship, available from Spiegel and Grau. Raven received her Ph.D. in biology from Montana State University and is a former National Park Ranger at Glacier, Mount Rainier, North Cascades, Voyageurs, and Yellowstone National Parks. Her natural history essays have appeared in American Scientist, Journal of American Mensa, and Montana Magazine. She is currently an Assistant Program Director and Professor at South University in Savannah, Georgia.  *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Support the show on Patreon Merch www.otherppl.com @otherppl Instagram  YouTube Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Oak is indisposed at the National Park, so Derik and Ceci lead our trainers through our hometown of Goldenrod City. Derik is snarky about all the "touristy" sites, Astrid (unsurprisingly) bonds with the Pokemon Friendship Rater, Ceci tries to impress the trainers with a tour of the Goldenrod Radio Tower and is foiled by a mysterious external security force, and Paul Wall is really only interested in the Bug-Catching Contest beyond the city. Our trainers battle the fearsome Whitney and her Miltank at the Goldenrod City Gym for their third gym badge, and Field Correspondent Gabby catches up with a National Park Ranger to learn more about what's really going on with the Scyther. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and subscribe/follow wherever you get your podcasts! ~Instagram: @pokemonradiopod ~Twitter: @pokemonradiopod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

50 episodes!  We can't believe we have already done 50 episodes.  Thank you to all those who have listened to us!  We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our listeners!Our 50th episode is really great.  First, we have the amazing Betty Soskin- the hundred-year-old National Park Ranger who has been dropping historical truth bombs and challenging the politically correct history for years.  Then there is the heart-warming story of Atticus, the miniature schnauzer who conquered hundreds of mountains with his owner in the name of charity.  This is truly an inspiring story, and who doesn't love a cute dog in a snowsuit.  Amy then tells the story of the Billion Oyster Project in New York City where volunteers are bringing back oyster beds to the once super-polluted New York Harbor.  Can you believe that?  People and restaurants are helping oysters make a come-back in NYC!  There is also a quick Q&A with Teresa in the hot seat.  You can't miss Episode 50 or you will regret it, probably forever.  And who wants to live a life full of regret?Follow us on our social media:Website: https://tangentialinspiration.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tangentialinspiration/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/Tangential-Inspiration-110449931124565/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialIns

The former MP has revealed a new estimate of the brumby population in Kosciuszko National Park a fraction of the official count used by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving R. Kelly Show Runner Discusses Verdict On Monday, A New York jury found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him which included racketeering and sex trafficking charges. We speak with dream hampton, showrunner and executive producer of the docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly” about what this conviction means to her and Kelly's numerous victims. Grassroots Organizers Reimagine Public Safety in San Antonio The Takeaway speaks with Ananda Tomas, the current Executive Director for ACT 4 SA about reimagining public safety in San Antonio.  Civil Rights Activist Desmond Meade Named MacArthur "Genius" Like in previous years, the work of this year's fellows reflect the political, scientific, and cultural landscape of the past year. They're doing everything from forecasting viruses to excavating the history of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with  one of this year's MacArthur fellows. Desmond Meade is a civil rights activist and executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Today's Transformational Takeaway Learn more about Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Ranger.  For transcripts, see individual segment pages. 

Surviving R. Kelly Show Runner Discusses Verdict On Monday, A New York jury found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him which included racketeering and sex trafficking charges. We speak with dream hampton, showrunner and executive producer of the docu-series “Surviving R. Kelly” about what this conviction means to her and Kelly's numerous victims. Grassroots Organizers Reimagine Public Safety in San Antonio The Takeaway speaks with Ananda Tomas, the current Executive Director for ACT 4 SA about reimagining public safety in San Antonio.  Civil Rights Activist Desmond Meade Named MacArthur "Genius" Like in previous years, the work of this year's fellows reflect the political, scientific, and cultural landscape of the past year. They're doing everything from forecasting viruses to excavating the history of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with  one of this year's MacArthur fellows. Desmond Meade is a civil rights activist and executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Today's Transformational Takeaway Learn more about Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Ranger.  For transcripts, see individual segment pages. 

Missing white girl syndrome in the disappearance of Gabby Petito. Latin and Hispanic representation in film. The influenza and COVID-19 pandemics and the United States' grim milestone. Haitian migrants crowd the southern border. The right to repair and small businesses thriving through the pandemic. MeToo's founder speaks out on her own experience and uplifting others. The story of a legendary National Park Ranger and the return of Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missing white girl syndrome in the disappearance of Gabby Petito. Latin and Hispanic representation in film. The influenza and COVID-19 pandemics and the United States' grim milestone. Haitian migrants crowd the southern border. The right to repair and small businesses thriving through the pandemic. MeToo's founder speaks out on her own experience and uplifting others. The story of a legendary National Park Ranger and the return of Broadway.

Episode 162 - Tempered Resilience With Tod Bolsinger, Part 2 Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change?  Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back. Bolsinger writes: "To temper describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip." When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve. Tod Bolsinger is the Vice-President for Vocation and Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. For seventeen years, he was the Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. He earned a Ph.D. in Theology and Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of two books, including the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient, It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the community of God transforms lives. He blogs at http://bolsinger.blogs.com and speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership. Tod has been married to Beth since 1989. Beth is a marriage and family counselor who is an executive coach and consultant. She is also a professional artist. They have two young-adult children, Brooks and Ali. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn't taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger. When he retires, he is going to be a ski host who puts four people on every quad chair lift. You can listen to Part 1 Here.   You can connect with Tod and his projects here: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn You can check out His Book here: Amazon | IV Press  If you need further assistance or have questions, feel free to email us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                                                         About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation working collaboratively with the Presiding Bishop's Office and Administration for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. He is the Founder / CEO of DiverseChurchJobs.com, a platform helping people of color in ministry to find ministry opportunities.

Episode 161 - Tempered Resilience With Tod Bolsinger, Part 1 Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change?  Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back. Bolsinger writes: "To temper describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip." When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve. Tod Bolsinger is the Vice-President for Vocation and Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. For seventeen years, he was the Senior Pastor of San Clemente Presbyterian Church in San Clemente, California, after serving for ten years at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. He earned a Ph.D. in Theology and Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of two books, including the Christianity Today Award of Merit recipient, It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the community of God transforms lives. He blogs at http://bolsinger.blogs.com and speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership. Tod has been married to Beth since 1989. Beth is a marriage and family counselor who is an executive coach and consultant. She is also a professional artist. They have two young-adult children, Brooks and Ali. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn't taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger. When he retires, he is going to be a ski host who puts four people on every quad chair lift. You can connect with Tod and his projects here: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn You can check out His Book here: Amazon | IV Press  If you need further assistance or have questions, feel free to email us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com ================== For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com  - Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE!                                                                                         About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation working collaboratively with the Presiding Bishop's Office and Administration for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. He is the Founder / CEO of DiverseChurchJobs.com, a platform helping people of color in ministry to find ministry opportunities. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J H...

Many people have never been to a US National Park.  If you're African American, the chances are even less that you feel compelled to visit.  But today's guest on the Explorers podcast tells us that the closest we can come to visit Africa is to spend time in one of America's National Parks.  Our podcast host, Richard Wiese, sat down and enjoyed a conversation with Shelton Johnson, a US National Park Ranger in Yosemite National Park. He is also a prominent speaker on our national parks. He also shares the history of the Buffalo Soldier with those who are interested.  Shelton was featured on Ken Burn's documentary special on the National Parks.  When he spoke with Richard, Shelton said he gets paid in “gasps” and that he lives for that moment when young people experience the parks for the first time and have those “Wow” moments.    He's had the pleasure of camping with Oprah and showing President Obama and his family around the park.  He enjoyed watching them as they experienced all the grandeur of the falls, sequoias, and all the rest that comes as part of the Yosemite experience.  African American cavalry and infantry troops served in the west after the civil war. The name “Buffalo Soldier” was bestowed upon them by the Plains Indians. The hair on their heads was not dissimilar to the hair on the buffalo head, thus the name. Although many Americans are not familiar with the Buffalo Soldiers, they were memorialized in the song “Buffalo Soldier” by reggae musician Bob Marley.  Ranger Shelton works to get more African Americans to visit our National Parks and realize and acknowledge that the parks are for all people, including them.  He feels like all Americans should be encouraged to visit the Parks, here and abroad, and experience the wonder of them.  To learn more about explorer Shelton Johnson and his experience with the US National Parks, check here. Learn more about the role of the Buffalo Soldier in our history. To hear about other explorers, join us for new episodes of Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER! At https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/explorers/.  Richard Wiese, the host of this podcast, is an American explorer. He is the author of the guidebook, Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer. He became the youngest person to become president of the Explorers Club in 2002. Richard is also Executive Producer and Host of the PBS weekly television series Born to Explore with Richard Wiese. 

2016 Penn State graduate Matt Enderle enjoys sharing his passion of the outdoors and the National Parks with visitors. Currently based in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, Matt tells so many great stories, including his encounter with a bear and some changes he'd like to see to increase diversity. Jump right in: (8:13) - Life as a National Park Ranger (9:21) - Being an interpretive Ranger (10:44) - Process of becoming a National Park Ranger (12:54) - Passion as a kid (14:33) - Most interesting situation (18:45) - Working as a seasonal Ranger (23:34) - Favorite National Park (24:57) - Encounter with a bear (27:42) - Experiences during the pandemic (30:58) - Thoughts on the future (34:21) - Dream National Park to work at (35:37) - Key takeaways for visitors (39:22) - Penn State experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting Lions-Pride.com Keep up with all the Penn State news at Collegian.PSU.edu. Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at LionLegacyPodcast.com Special thanks to StudioPodSF.com for their support.

Even though we might be seeing the back end of the global Covid-19 Pandemic many of us are still stuck at home wading through endless meetings over Zoom and other teleconferencing platforms. With the hopes of creating a little community spirit and to encourage folks out there to step away from their screens and maybe crack open a book instead, I started a little group called the Joy Trip Reading Project. Each month we're taking a deep dive into stories of primarily Black authors whose work centers around nature and the identity many of us share in common as people who love the great outdoors. In February, for Black History Month, the title we read was Gloryland, by National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson. This novel is the story of a Black American sergeant in the United States Army at the turn of the last century. As a member of the Buffalo Soldiers, the principle character, Elijah Yancy, reveals to us the life and times of the men who were among the world's original protectors of public land at the National Parks of Yosemite and Sequoia. Not enough people know that in 1903 the first superintendent of Sequoia was a Black American U.S. Cavalry officer by the name of Captain Charles Young. Despite the national climate of Jim Crow segregation these men were among our first National Park Rangers During a time when race relation in this country were at their most abysmal, the Buffalo Soldiers fought to preserve the best idea America ever had. Unfortunately, because of some technical difficulties connecting with Ranger Johnson over Zoom I literally had to hold my cellphone up to my computer microphone to conduct this interview. Sorry in advance for the marginal sound quality, but under the circumstances, really can you do? I'm James Edward Mills and you're listening to the Joy Trip Project. [/vc_column_text] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner] Music courtesy of Artlist featuring the band Muted, Steve Poloni and Ty Simon.   [/vc_column][/vc_row] The Joy Trip Project is made possible thanks to support of Seirus Innovation and Outdoor Research. This recording of the Joy Trip Reading Project was created in partnership with University of Wisconsin Madison Nelson Institute For Environmental Studies. Here we acknowledge the ancestral homeland of the Ho-Chunk People on the sacred land known for time and memorial as DeJope. Wherever you are in North American please recognize the native people of the place you now call home. Thanks for listening, but as  always, I want to hear from you so please drop me in note in the comments with your questions, comments or criticisms or write to me via email at info@joytripproject.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. If you liked this episode please write me a review on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. For now, go be joyful and until next time. Take care.  

Even though we might be seeing the back end of the global Covid-19 Pandemic many of us are still stuck at home wading through endless meetings over Zoom and other teleconferencing platforms. With the hopes of creating a little community spirit and to encourage folks out there to step away from their screens and maybe crack open a book instead, I started a little group called the Joy Trip Reading Project. Each month we're taking a deep dive into stories of primarily Black authors whose work centers around nature and the identity many of us share in common as people who love the great outdoors. In February, for Black History Month, the title we read was Gloryland, by National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson. This novel is the story of a Black American sergeant in the United States Army at the turn of the last century. As a member of the Buffalo Soldiers, the principle character, Elijah Yancy, reveals to us the life and times of the men who were among the world's original protectors of public land at the National Parks of Yosemite and Sequoia. Not enough people know that in 1903 the first superintendent of Sequoia was a Black American U.S. Cavalry officer by the name of Captain Charles Young. Despite the national climate of Jim Crow segregation these men were among our first National Park Rangers During a time when race relation in this country were at their most abysmal, the Buffalo Soldiers fought to preserve the best idea America ever had. Unfortunately, because of some technical difficulties connecting with Ranger Johnson over Zoom I literally had to hold my cellphone up to my computer microphone to conduct this interview. Sorry in advance for the marginal sound quality, but under the circumstances, really can you do? I'm James Edward Mills and you're listening to the Joy Trip Project. [/vc_column_text] [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner] Music courtesy of Artlist featuring the band Muted, Steve Poloni and Ty Simon.   [/vc_column][/vc_row] The Joy Trip Project is made possible thanks to support of Seirus Innovation and Outdoor Research. This recording of the Joy Trip Reading Project was created in partnership with University of Wisconsin Madison Nelson Institute For Environmental Studies. Here we acknowledge the ancestral homeland of the Ho-Chunk People on the sacred land known for time and memorial as DeJope. Wherever you are in North American please recognize the native people of the place you now call home. Thanks for listening, but as  always, I want to hear from you so please drop me in note in the comments with your questions, comments or criticisms or write to me via email at info@joytripproject.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. If you liked this episode please write me a review on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. For now, go be joyful and until next time. Take care.  

In this Episode, 1 of 3, Paul talks us through his early walking experiences and his time as  Peak District National Park Ranger. Paul also gives his top tips for newbies venturing into the hills Support the Show.

Join us as we meet Betty Reid Soskin, the inspiring National Park Service (NPS) Ranger who began her NPS career at age 85 and is currently the oldest Ranger. Based at Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park (NHP) in Richmond, California, she is a true inspiration with accolades as an author, entrepreneur, musician, activist and civil rights pioneer. She shares stories and experiences from the war where she worked at a segregated union hall but also her role in planning and launching the NHP. We encourage you to read her memoir “Sign My Name to Freedom: A Memoir of a Pioneering Life.” The biggest lesson we took away from meeting Ranger Betty as well as her book was that history is written by the people in the room doing the remembering. She has made it a habit to be in that room but she has taught us that it is important for all of us to be more aware of all strands of our history, not just the physical remnants. In fact, it is most important to seek and learn about the parts of history that are not so apparent. While we love the beauty of the national parks we visit, we are also as impressed by the history we have learned along the way. We saw a quote from Betty Reid Soskin that summed this up so perfectly: “We have created this system of national parks, where it's possible to revisit almost any era in our history...The heroic places, the scenic wonders, the contemplative places, the shameful places, and the painful places. In order to own that history. Own it, process it, that we may begin to forgive ourselves in order to move into a more compassionate future together.” As always, we would love your feedback. Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or message us on our social media accounts: @ExpeditionNationalParks on Facebook and Instagram and @ExpeditionNPS on Twitter. Thanks to Jason Shaw for the music. And, as always, follow the inspiration of the Junior Ranger motto - keep exploring, learning, and protecting! Outdoor Organization feature: Syatt was founded by a mother and two daughters—TeamHood: Marcia, Erika, and Ebony Hood—with a mission to increase access to outdoor spaces for Black and Brown youth, while simultaneously creating and inspiring joy in places that haven't traditionally been safe or welcoming to people of color. Syatt: @syatt_cle on Instagram Support/donate: https://syattcle.org/support-syatt Episode Highlights: 00:45 Introduction 01:45 Ranger Betty Reid Soskin introduction 06:45 Richmond Shipyards 09:05 Expansion of Richmond's population 10:11 Kaiser recruitment in the south 12:30 Port Chicago tragedy 21:24 Role of National Parks 22:48 Outdoor Org Feature 23:58 Work experience during WWII 29:20 Racism and employment discrimination 33:10 Bay Area different than rest of country 34:58 Richmond's explosive growth 38:12 Great-grandparents' experience 39:25 Family connections to Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans 40:54 Family impacted by New Orleans floods, bombing of levees 43:31 How social revolution/response to racism evolved 45:00 Constant state of renewal since 45:30 Signoff Donate to Syatt: https://syattcle.org/support-syatt Resources/More Information: No Time to Waste: https://www.notimetowastefilm.com/ (documentary on Betty Reid Soskin) Her memoir, Sign My Name to Freedom: A Memoir of a Pioneering Life Spoken-word album: “A Lifetime of Being Betty” Reference: https://www.rei.com/blog/stewardship/betty-reid-soskin

You may not question whether you can lead change, but you’ve probably asked yourself if you can survive it. With so many decisions (and criticisms) coming at our church leaders, how do they prioritize what to do first while simultaneously dealing with the soul-sucking internal resistance they often face when trying to make changes? Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and his most recent book, Tempered Resilience shares how you can move from surviving in the crucible of change to thriving in it.   Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, is the Executive Director of the De Pree Center Church Leadership Initiative, a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership, and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tod was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, an innovative approach to online formation and leadership development and served as a Vice President of Fuller Seminary for six years. He is the author of five books, including the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Leadership for a Time of Pandemic: Practicing Resilience and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change.  He served as a pastor for 27 years. Bolsinger speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational, and church organizations in transformational leadership. His blogs and other resources can be found at depree.org/church.   Tod is married to Beth, an executive coach, consultant, and professional artist. They have two adult children, Brooks and Ali, and a son-in-law, Ben. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn’t taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger.  When he retires, he is going to do hiking trail maintenance, trout rescue, and be a ski host who makes sure there are four people on every quad chair lift. 

We're thrilled to share with you Will Steuber! Our discussion ranges from his childhood memories, travels throughout the United States, his diagnosis with ALS, and more…Will Steuber is Anthony's great-uncle, and a modern-day renaissance man. He was born in Missouri, has lived in 5 different states, and traveled to 49 of the United States—Hawaii remains last on his checklist. Beginning college in 1988 as a theatre major, he went on to work as a bartender, National Park Ranger, professional ballet dancer, and ended up an accomplished graphic designer. In his free time, Will enjoys exploring the great outdoors, traveling, hearing live music, and spending time with his wife and two kids. When asked to describe himself in five hashtags, he responded: #NatureLover, #RenaissanceMan, #FamilyMan, #Creative, #pALS

Special Guest: Drew GilmourDrew Gilmour is 58 years old and is a retired  U.S. National Park Service Chief Ranger with 32 years of service. During his Career in the NPS he worked in ten National Park as well as detailing to many other sites and other government agencies on law enforcement, wildland fire, Homeland Security and other risk assignments including the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and hurricanes on the gulf coast. He has traveled to 28 countries and all 50 States. He has a variety of interests including Travel, Bird watching, Backpacking, Hiking, Camping, History, Aviation, Kayaking, SCUBA/Snorkeling, Dog Sledding and Ocean Voyages. He enjoys traveling by small expedition vassals and ships and has even traveled across several oceans, seas and rivers across the globe. Following retirement in 2017 he started section hiking the Appalachian Trail. He has completed 725miles of the AT from Harpers Ferry WV to Hanover NH. He has plans on finishing the other 1427 miles in three section hikes once the Covid -19 Pandemic is over.  When He is not traveling He lives with his girlfriend Stacie in La Crescent, Minnesota with their two Alaskan Malamutes and one Alaskan Husky Two of which are retired Sled dogs. Together they enjoy traveling and exploring the world.  Show Notes:00:00 Drew reads an excerpt from something he wrote 00:24 Drea does her intro and then goes into her Drew Gilmour's biography 2:23 Drew shares why he read those quotes and where the National Park Rangers gets their authority.   2:57 Drew starts to talk about how parks pose different challenges for park rangers 3:55 Drew shares what travel means to him from the perspective of a National Park Ranger 5:34 Drew shares about how travel ran in his blood.  He discusses about his parents who were also world travelers. He talks about how his parents really introduced him to the national park system and exploring the world.   8:04 Drew shares his love for the Arctic and how he is really in love with that area.  He recently went on trip on a ship in the Arctic 8:59 Drew continues to travel because he loves exploring the unknown.  10:00 The pandemic has taught Drea that there is so much to explore your own backyard.  10:43 Drew shares what inspired him to go into the park service.  He started a seasonal job at the age of 21 in Maintenance at a historical National Park in Morristown, NJ.  It was there that he was convinced that working as a ranger was an exciting opportunity. He starts to talk about working for Glacier National Park and “living among the grizzly bears and mountains.” 12:46 Drea talks about how much she fell in love with Glacier NP. 13:24  Drew was a backcountry ranger in the East portion of Glacier NP.  He talks about some of his duties in the backcountry and the encounters he had with wildlife.  15:12 Drew shares his favorite park - The Grand Tetons.  He shares what it was about the Tetons he loved. He was there 1988 during the major wildfire and how he experienced fighting the fires there.   16:15 He shares his most valuable lesson he learned while fighting these fires.   17:44 Drew shares more stories about the Yellowstone Fires. These were the first modern fires that went out of control 20:55 Drea asks Drew if he ever felt afraid.  Drew says yes there were quite a few times.  He goes on to explain a situation that scared him 22:30 Drea asks “What is the most challenging that you have faced as a ranger?”  He shares the moment when he changed parks and he was moving to Florida to Big Cypress NP during a hurricane 26:10 A park ranger is called during national disasters according to your qualifications.  26:50 Drew talks about Space Shuttle Columbia and having the park ranger called to help for the recovery operations. Drew discusses the variety of things that a park ranger is called to do and how you were

This week we examine the curious case of Human Lightning Rod, Roy Sullivan. Roy became famous for having been struck SEVEN different times by lightning during his career as a National Park Ranger. We do a deep dive into Roy's electrifying story and then chat with my friend, Mindreader Eric Dittelman! For bonus content like unedited videos of TMW2G Interviews and more, join our Patreon at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent

Tod Bolsinger joins Tommy to discuss Canoeing The Mountains, a book about leading through unchartered waters. This book, more than any Tommy has read, coaches pastors through what is coming when you redefine church for movement.About Tod:Tod Bolsinger, MDiv, PhD, is a Senior Fellow of the De Pree Center for Leadership and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tod was the founder of the Fuller Leadership Platform, an innovative approach to online formation and leadership development, and served as a Vice President of Fuller Seminary for six years.He is the author of four books, including the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in pastoral leadership, Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, Leadership for a Time of Pandemic: Practicing Resilience and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change. He served as a pastor for 27 years. Bolsinger speaks, consults and is an executive coach for corporate, non-profit, educational and church organizations in transformational leadership. His blogs and other resources can be found at depree.org/uncharted.Tod is married to Beth, an executive coach, consultant and professional artist. They have two adult children, Brooks and Ali, and a son-in-law, Ben. An avid outdoor lover, if he hadn’t taken biology after lunch in high school, Tod would have been a National Park Ranger. When he retires, he is going to be a ski host who makes sure there are four people on every quad chair lift.He can be reached at Bolsinger@fuller.eduInstagram: @tommybowmanWeb: tommybowman.comEmail: tommy@tommybowman.com

On June 18th, 2020 we interviewed Christopher Bramblett; Air Force veteran turned National Park Ranger. We discuss his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and how you can give back to our public lands. To learn more about Vet Voice Foundation visit www.vetvoicefoundation.org.

Flagstaff Area National Monuments (0:00:00) Here on The Lisa Show, we want to feed your insatiable hunger for adventure. Today, we're highlighting the Flagstaff Area National Monuments, and there are three. One of the coolest things about these monuments is that they marry nature and culture to bring us one of the most beautiful national park experiences around. We've invited Richard Ullman, a National Park Ranger to talk more with us about these monuments. Richard has been a National Park Ranger for over twenty-five years at parks including the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff Area National Monuments.   Food Science Experiments (0:18:15) School is about to be back in session. And whether your child has their first day on a computer or at a desk, it's important that they're prepared. But reactivating their critical thinking skills doesn't have to be a boring task. It can be fun and tasty for both of you! With us today we have Sergei Urban, the father of two boys and the man behind the popular YouTube channel The Dad Lab where he does fun science experiments with his sons. Today, he's going to share his favorite food science experiments that you can easily do with your own children at home.   Ingredient Substitutions (0:35:18) How many of you have been in a cooking situation where you have all the right ingredients, only to get to the bottom of the list and find out you're missing one? Missing ingredients can be such a pain, especially if you are not in the mood to go to the grocery store for the third time. But without knowing what ingredients would work in place of the missing one, it can be scary risking your entire project for a simple substitution mistake. So how can we make what we want even without that last ingredient? This morning, we're joined by Dave Joachim, a professional food writer and author of “The Food Substitutions Bible,” here with us to talk about how to save your recipe by just changing a few ingredients.   Back to School Prep (0:52:46) School is just around the corner and we need to be prepared. During any other year, back to school prep might have included shopping, registering for your schedule, and carpool planning. But this year looks different. This year, we're thinking about masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing. Here to share with us his tips on what we need to do to prepare our kids for COVID and other illnesses or viruses they might encounter this year is friend of the show and pediatrician Dr. Weston Spencer!   Mini Book Club: 21st Century Reads (1:10:42) Rachel Wadham, of BYU Radio's Worlds Awaiting, talks with Lisa and Richie about the best contemporary books that are worth reading.   Modern Day Noah's Ark (1:25:53) When you first heard Bible stories as a kid, did you ever wish you could be there to experience them for yourself? Like with Noah and the flood for example. Curiosity led us to ask questions like how big was the ark and how did the animals fit inside? The story of Noah's Ark continues to fascinate us today, and there have been multiple reports of people supposedly “finding” the arc or speculating about its existence. While we don't know for sure what happened to it, you can experience a real model of it. Today we are speaking with Roger Patterson from Answers in Genesis, to talk about a life-size Noah's ark you can visit in a Kentucky museum to see what it would have been like to be on the ancient ship.

In this Tiny Climate Challenge episode, our Guest Expert Brian Ettling talks about his commitment to caring for our environment as a former National Park Ranger and current climate activist for Climate Reality Project, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Renew Oregon. He reminds us that we can all make a difference in the world by the way we vote, the products we buy, and the attitudes that we share with each other. His Tiny Climate Challenge for all of us is to get out into nature, initiate climate conversations with everyone we meet, and take daily actions to solve our climate crisis.  Guest Expert Bio Brian Ettling is originally from St. Louis MO and currently lives in Portland OR with his wife Tanya. For 25 years he was a seasonal park ranger at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon and Everglades National Park, FL. While working in the national parks, he saw the negative impacts of climate change. In 2012, this inspired Brian to speak out and organize for climate action by getting trained as a Climate Reality Leader and volunteering with Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL). Since 2010, Brian has given over 200 climate change talks as a park ranger, Toastmaster, Climate Reality Leader, and CCL volunteer, speaking in over 10 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Ottawa Canada. He has also traveled to Washington D.C. 8 times in the past 5 years to lobby Congressional offices to pass federal carbon pricing legislation. Even more, he went to Salem OR numerous times in the past couple of years to urge state legislators to pass state-level pricing pollution legislation to reduce the threat of climate change. While Brian is deeply troubled by climate change, he has created space for fun by proclaiming himself as "The Climate Change Comedian", creating humorous short YouTube videos with his wife and parents, which led to an appearance on Comedy Central's Tosh.o in August 2016.  Links mentioned Climate Change Comedian Crater Lake National Park Everglades National Park Climate Reality Project Citizens Climate Lobby Renew Oregon The Ezra Klein Show  National Park Patch Lady Katherine Hayhoe Congressman Mike Levin Contact Brian Ettling Facebook: Brian Ettling Twitter: @BrianEttling LinkedIn: Brian Ettling Email: b.green.ettling@gmail.com  Website: climatechangecomedian.com Contact Mayela Manasjan TinyClimate.com We are grateful for the generosity of Ashley Mazanec and her permission to use "Possible" from her album "Let’s Talk About The Weather" available on iTunes or Bandcamp. Ashley is an Eco Musician, and the co-founder of Let's Talk About The Weather podcast at EcoArts Foundation.

Stephanie Raffelock grew up learning about nature from her dad, a National Park Ranger. She embraces an active and positive mindset, and offers wisdom about aging in her podcast, “Coffee Table Wisdom”. We talk about grieving and love, and the transformational qualities of both. We also talk about the healing power of nature walks, especially accompanied by our dogs. Stephanie’s new book, "A Delightful Little Book on Aging" is a lovely and inspiring read. Find out more about Stephanie at StephanieRaffelock.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

In episode 02 we are joined by guest Avery Lentz, host of the "Battles and Banter Podcast," for a journey on the action following the Battle of Antietam in September of 1862 through the infamous "mud march," in January of 1863. Avery spent 4 seasons as a National Park Ranger at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefields and his insights into the action at Fredericksburg are vast! enjoy the show!Make sure to follow us on social media at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast (Facebook & Instagram) and to leave us a 5star rating and review on your favorite podcast app! All questions, comments, and compliments can be sent to HistoryThingsPodcast@gmail.com

Today we venture deep into the woods as we look at some of the most terrifying true deep woods camping and middle of nowhere horror stories from Reddit and Reddit lets not meet for your nightmares! ;) p.s Stay safe and self isolate everyone! 

Today let us venture deep into the woods as we look at some of the most terrifying true deep woods camping and middle of nowhere horror stories from Reddit and Reddit lets not meet for your nightmares! ;) p.s I meant to write it's b12 tablets that help with mouth ulcers not b14 last time :p

Time to switch off the lights and relax to some true scary deep woods and park ranger horror stories! I hope you all enjoy this video and if you did please leave a rating. Time to sit back, relax and enjoy some true scary stories!  Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqt1C1XzTkACx88db3YTveA Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/that-creepypasta-guy-store Video music by myuuji  

Today let us venture deep into the woods as we look at some of the most terrifying true deep woods camping and middle of nowhere horror stories from Reddit and Reddit lets not meet for your nightmares! ;) p.s I figured out taking b14 tablets stop mouth ulcers 

Jennifer West has has been a licensed midwife since 1989, specializing in water birth, relaxation through hypnosis and using CranioSacral therapy during birth and with newborns.   In this episode, she tells the story of how she became a midwife after a career as a National Park Ranger and an EMT. She speaks about the benefits of waterbirth and how she facilitates empowering women to follow their own body’s signals during labor and birth and how this approach has led to positive birth experiences, decreased amount of traumatic birth and helps facilitate early bonding as a family. BIO: Jennifer L. West, LM,CPM,TBMP,CST,CH,IPE has been a practicing midwife since 1989, is the owner of Albuquerque Homebirth, a practice that specializes in waterbirth, hypnosis, Total Body Modification(TBM), CranioSacral (CST) care and various methods of complimentary & energy work. She also owns The Purple Thistle Tea Co., a local and mail-order business. Prior to becoming a midwife, she worked for the National Park Service as a park ranger. Five years of law enforcement, emergency medicine, structural and wildland firefighting proved to have been a great background for becoming a midwife, which also involves working with and educating the public on a daily basis. Jenny taught traditional childbirth classes at two local hospitals for five years, and continues to teach private childbirth preparation classes and infant CPR, has authored two books, and also presents birth/midwifery related topics at national workshops.  She is retired from being the Peer Review Coordinator for all New Mexico licensed midwives after 13 years, retired President and board member for the National College of Midwifery in Taos, as well as the NM State Midwifery Advisory Board. Currently a preceptor (teaching midwifery education programs for certification)  for the next generations of midwives.  In her spare time, hobbies include reading, camping, sleeping, and going to the beach! Resources:    https://karenstrange.com/ Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, a book authored by Sarah Buckley Waterbirth International https://waterbirth.org/ Waterbirth in the 21st century, a video https://www.scarymommy.com/study-water-birth-safe/ http://www.albuquerquehomebirth.com/ABQHBjwest.html

“FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PEOPLE” - These worlds are eternally etched in the Roosevelt Arch, which sits at Yellowstone’s northern entrance. This is the mantra of our nation’s National Parks and exactly why Park Rangers like Kevin Herber signed up to protect them. Join us for an in-depth talk on all things National Parks, Yellowstone and why he chooses to live full-time in a RV with his wife.

There is a new group in town!  The National Upholstery Association is looking to gather the professionals in the Upholstery Industry and support and encourage them. Rachel Fletcher and Audrey Lonsway are the new President and Vice President of the NUA. Rachel Fletcher owns Knox Upholstery in Knoxville, Tennessee. With a bachelor's degree in communications from Millikin University, her career before upholstery included marketing, advertising and promotional events. Rachel learned how to upholster while working as a theatrical Props Assistant at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.  After falling in love with the trade she began her upholstery business out of her home in 2010.    Rachel is a very active participant in the upholstery world.  She is the President of the National Upholstery Association and a co-moderator of the Professional Upholsterer's Network on Facebook, which boasts over 2,100 upholsterers globally.   Audrey Lonsway owns Sewing Den LLC in Ashburn, Virginia. Providing both upholstery and workroom services, she enjoys the variety in her shop. Audrey has a degree in Music Education from Shepherd College and spent ten years as a National Park Ranger (complete with the Smokey the Bear hat!) at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts as well as two other DC area National Parks. She’s a mother of two young and wife to a tall Ranger husband.   Resources; Cynthia Bleskachek of The Funky Little Chair Kim's Upholstery Susan Woodcock's Workroom Tech Window Covering Association of America (WCAA)    

In a special five-episode mini-season of Working, we talk with people who have had “second acts,” that is people who made a dramatic career pivot at some point in their working lives. Gerry Allen always dreamed of becoming a National Park Ranger, but by the time he graduated from college, family obligations meant that he needed to take a different career path. He went to work for Delta Airlines, eventually focusing on the company’s environmental programs. In 2001, when Delta offered an early retirement package, Allen decided to make his youthful ambitions come true. At 56, he sent out between 60 and 80 applications, eventually securing a position as a “fee collector” at Vicksburg National Military Park. “That’s the guy who sits at the gate and takes $5 as the cars come through,” he explains. After stops at three other parks in the South, he landed at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Now retired, Allen talks about the challenges of making his career move; what he enjoyed about being a park ranger; and why everyone should visit the Andersonville National Historic Site. You can email us at working@slate.com. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special five-episode mini-season of Working, we talk with people who have had “second acts,” that is people who made a dramatic career pivot at some point in their working lives. Gerry Allen always dreamed of becoming a National Park Ranger, but by the time he graduated from college, family obligations meant that he needed to take a different career path. He went to work for Delta Airlines, eventually focusing on the company’s environmental programs. In 2001, when Delta offered an early retirement package, Allen decided to make his youthful ambitions come true. At 56, he sent out between 60 and 80 applications, eventually securing a position as a “fee collector” at Vicksburg National Military Park. “That’s the guy who sits at the gate and takes $5 as the cars come through,” he explains. After stops at three other parks in the South, he landed at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Now retired, Allen talks about the challenges of making his career move; what he enjoyed about being a park ranger; and why everyone should visit the Andersonville National Historic Site. You can email us at working@slate.com. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this wordplay extra! we have a real live National Park Ranger, a real live 4th grader, and a couple of funny Buttons & Figs fans who all LOVE U.S. National Parks! Sarah Stannard, Park Ranger at Glen Canyon and Rainbow Bridge, and Aurora, 4th grader from Washington, D.C., share fabulous information about our National Parks and the 4th Grade Pass. Ms. Sarah also shares a fun wordplay challenge played by Reese and Linnea...and hopefully by you too! Visit your parks, listen and play with words! www.buttonsandfigs.com

Melinda Guerrero is a National Park Ranger who spent her whole life enjoying the outdoors. She's traveled many corners of the earth, worked jobs to save enough to leave for her next destination, and offers a colorful way of sharing her stories. In our discussion Melinda shares how her past influenced her enthusiasm for adventure, recalls a time she prepared to defend herself during a solo trip, and offers extremely valuable travel advice for those of you looking for similar experiences abroad. Connect with My Guest: Melinda Guerrero - www.instagram.com/wheresmelindanow Connect with Me: www.instagram.com/_eddiemac Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Little www.instagram.com/iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

National park ranger is not an usual occupation for Chinese students studying in Australia. Read to find out Ma's journey from peaceful An Hui, China to the majestic Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. - Ranger是个多义词：巡逻兵、护林员、游侠、到处徘徊的人。马炎说，他当了Ranger之后也引起过困惑，因为这个职业不像会计师律师那样一看就知道 是做什么的。马炎是来自中国安徽的留学生，在ANU大学环境科学院读了学士学位又来到墨尔本大学读硕士，毕业后成功申请到了他特别喜欢的工作，就是维州国 家公园的Ranger巡逻员。 在偏远的十二门徒地区工作了几年，他说有很大的收获。本周欢乐空间他介绍了在澳洲国家公园当巡逻员都要做些什么，也分享了自己的体会和收获，还分享了十二门徒的一些有意思的故事。

94 years young - Betty Reid Soskin sparkles with insight, humility and at times giddiness as to what she has been able to experience. In this 40-minute podcast, Betty discusses moving to Oakland when Calvin Coolidge (!) was US President and tells life as she experienced it - the unpleasantness of racism in her community (including death threats) and the eventual change in her neighbourhood's attitude. She grins with pride in recounting her work as a National Park Ranger and what she has been able to witness over the course of her long life. She equally discusses some of her most intimate moments when asked about her uniform.  The subject of two documentary films and with a book being released next year, Betty is keeping very busy and is a role model and an inspiration to us all.  Feed your soul. Keep listening.    

Description: Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husband and 8-year-old son (26:08). They talk about why she loves Shenandoah (26:28), hiking tips with young children (27:26), describes her favorite hikes (28:21), how to keep kids motivated and engaged on long hikes (35:14), camping (37:08), and a colonial-themed cookout (40:52). Related Links: Shenandoah National Park https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm Special Events https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm Guide to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive: Recommended Hikes http://www.guidetosnp.com/web/RecommendedHikes.aspx Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org Potomac Appalachian Trail Club https://www.patc.net Appalachian Trail https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm Suggested Hikes https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking-opportunities.htm North District Hikes Pass Mountain Trail http://www.summitpost.org/pass-mountain/153252 Compton Peak and Fort Windham Rocks https://www.nps.gov/shen/compton-gap.htm Lands Run Falls https://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/06/lands-run-falls/ Little Devil Stairs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/mathews_arm_area_2013.pdf Central District Hikes Black Rock https://www.nps.gov/shen/blackrock-trailhead.htm Jones Run Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/jones-run.htm South River Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/south-river-falls.htm Limberlost Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm Hawks Bill Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/hawksbill.htm Bear Fence https://www.nps.gov/shen/bearfence.htm Hiking Old Rag Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.htm South District Hikes Riprap Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/riprap.htm

Our national parks are amazing enough, but the cherry on top of our time in the parks was the amazing ranger programs that we were able to attend. Here we describe our favorite free and paid national park ranger programs during our year in the national parks. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

Four years ago, Brian Ettling began volunteering to educate people about Climate Change, through the Climate Reality Project. He is now Missouri State Coordinator of the Citizens' Climate Lobby. He takes this tough topic to public groups, far and wide. This fall, Brian took his climate protection policy message to the offices of six U.S. Representatives - and to the Canadian House of Parliament!                          With the ambitious goal of getting a Carbon Fee & Dividend bill through Congress in 2017, this national organization of Citizen Climate Lobbyists is meeting legislators with "Admiration, Respect and Gratitude," and digging into substantial answers to questions they meet along the way. Brian maintains a positive, can-do focus as he advocates for climate protection. He details his group's policy proposal, including expert reviews and support, and shares his vivid experience with Earthworms' Jean Ponzi. Also check out Brian's report from his summer job as a ranger at Crater Lake National Park, where he educates Park visitors about Climate Change.  Learn more at: www.citizensclimatelobby.org - and considering bringing Brian or one of his colleagues to speak to your group.   Music: Washboard Suzie, performed live at KDHX by Zydeco Crawdaddies, June 2009 THANKS to Josh Nothum, Earthworms engineer, and for assistance from Jon Valley. Related Earthworms Conversations: Climate Change Tales from a National Park Ranger, April 2016

From Crater Lake to Pinnacles National Park, listen to our ‘Park Ranger Insider’ Big Blend Radio interview with James and Gayle Sleznick, who share their 55-year love story and adventurous life within the National Park Service. See their feature in the Winter 2017 issue of Spirit of America Magazine> http://en.calameo.com/read/003996566cdf73609fb6b?page=83

Brian Ettling wears many hats: the Smokey Bear Stratton of a National Park Ranger, some cool driving/cycling caps, and the Green fedora of a citizen spokesperson for the (international) Climate Reality Project. Brian talks to Earthworms today by phone, en route to his summer seasonal ranger gig at Crater Lake National Park - where one of his interpretive duties is to talk to visitors from around the globe about the issue of Climate Change. What are some conversational keys to engage one's fellow humans with this topic, especially when the guy you're talking to is convinced it's all a hyped-up myth? And how can HOPE always figure in to a topic that's so huge it freezes up people's capacity to care and respond? Brian Ettling has worked this out - as you, dear Earthworms listener, will hear, and can see in some of his personal postings.  This conversation also says HAPPY CENTENNIAL to our U.S. National Park Service, in the first of this year's Earthworms spotlights on this jewel of nature and culture. Music: Cadillac Desert - performed live at KDHX-St. Louis by William Tyler. Related Earthworms Interviews: David Henry, Climate Walker (12-15-15) Plants, Indigenous People and Climate with Ethnobotanist Dr. Jan Salick (12-22-15) Dr. Peter Raven, Science Advisor to Papal Climate Encyclical (6-22-15)

A man who gets paid ... to get beaten up. The country's oldest National Park Ranger looks back at a long life lived during times of sweeping change.Meet San Francisco musician Terese Taylor.

Park Rangers are great storytellers. Sean Smith, former National Park Ranger, used the storytelling gift to write a series of thrillers with a park ranger as the hero. In this episode of the Park Leaders Show, Sean talks about how his time as a ranger led to writing Unleashing Colter's Hell and Lost Cause. Sean tells us why he wrote these stories, and where the inspiration for the main character came from. Sean also explains how to transition from being a good story teller to being a good writer. I would be delighted if more rangers wrote. Whether it be books, or blogs, it would be good to see more rangers writing. I know there are some great ranger books out there, and a few ranger blogs. But we need more. Although no longer a ranger, Sean is a strong supporter of parks and recently gave a TEDx talk about why we should protect national parks. This Ted talk is how I discovered Sean. You can connect with Sean on his blog, Twitter, or Facebook Do you have a favorite park ranger book, or ranger blog? If so, reach out and let me know. I want to discover more rangers who are writers. Recommended Resources Sean Smith Books: Unleashing Colter's Hell and Lost Cause Creating Disney Magic on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Tribe Writers - Writing course from Jeff Goins. Why protect national parks? | Sean Smith | TEDxSpokane (click to watch on YouTube)  

Dallas Koehn is a retired US Park Ranger having worked for the National Park Service from 1964 to 1998. His duties consisted of visitor and resource protection, structural and wildland fire protection, law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and supervision. During his career he worked at Yosemite, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Grand Tetons, Shenandoah, Yellowstone, Lassen Volcanic, and Glacier National Parks.Since he retired in 1998 he has been doing volunteer backcountry hiking patrols at Glacier NP every September. For the last four years, after moving to Breckenridge, he has also been doing volunteer backcountry patrols in Summit County for the USFS (through Friends of the Dillon Ranger District) during the summer months, and cross-country skiing during the winter months.Armchair Explorer Info:armchair-explorer.comInstagram: @aaronmwriterSupport the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show at patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcastContact us at info@adventuresportspodcast.com