It’s World Ranger Day! Give a shout out to our National Park Service rangers and check out the #RangersPointingAtThings hashtag to celebrate!
Dave is one of many park volunteers here at Big Bend. But he quickly worked his way up the ranks to be backcountry patrol. And in the lower 48’s National Park with the most backcountry roads/ campsites, that’s a pretty sweet job. He came to check our permit at Pine Canyon one morning, and we knew quickly that we liked him. He has an easy going style, and kind eyes. He helped us plan our route up Nugent Mountain and told us a bit of his travels. Dave has volunteered everywhere from Acadia to Bryce to Rocky Mountain National Parks, and when I asked him the tough question of which one was his favorite… He smartly replied with a smirk, “the one I’m at.” Here’s to Dave… and our Park’s volunteers!!” - Andrew Slaton
Where would national parks be without our volunteers? We loved this shoutout that Andrew Slaton gave to Dave at Big Bend National Park! Have a National Park Service volunteer or employee story to share? Let us know. #FindYourPark
If you’re heading to the Essence Festival in New Orleans, there’s another musical venue that you have to check out. The NPS ranger performances at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are a must-see!