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Park Rangers are Heroes with Amanda Loewe Llanes

July 15, 2014 by Jody Maberry 1 Comment

I have had the opportunity to talk to many people about why they became a park ranger. Each story is personal and unique, but the answer Amanda Llanes gave really stood out. Amanda was a cadet at Skagit Valley College Parks Law Enforcement Academy when we introduced by Commander Bill Overby. She was attending the […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Amanda Llanes, National Park Service, Parks Law Enforcement Academy, Skagit Valley College

Interpreting an Experience

July 8, 2014 by Jody Maberry 4 Comments

During a camping trip at Maumee Bay State Park I watched as the park prepared for a Fourth of July celebration. Small flags lined the entrance road to the campground. Every campsite had an individual flag. Volunteers were meeting to discuss the plan for a bike parade the next day. Watching this made me consider […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Interpretation, Joseph Felgenhauer, Riverside State Park

African American National Parks Day with Teresa Baker

July 1, 2014 by Jody Maberry 1 Comment

Consider your last visits to our National Parks. Just pick one, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, or Mount Ranier. How many African-American faces did you see on your visit? Even better, when was the last time you saw an African-American face under the flat hat? It is clear there is a piece missing if the faces you […]

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Parks are in the Business of People with Austin Bradley

June 24, 2014 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Former Washington State Parks Director, Rex Derr, told me about the State Parks Leadership School. This School was founded by the National Association of State Park Directors. Upon learning more about the school, I knew anyone who attended would likely be a good guest for the Park Leaders Show. I called a few people who […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Breaks Interstate Park, Park Ranger, Virginia State Parks

Taking Ownership of Your Park with Chris Brogan

June 17, 2014 by Jody Maberry Leave a Comment

Chris Brogan may not be who you expect to talk about parks. Chris is is an adviser and strategist to professionals and owners. He is a New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth.  He is a sought-after key note speaker and has been on the Dr. Phil […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: business, chris brogan, parks

What Will Your Legacy Be? with Richard Rojas, Sr.

June 10, 2014 by Jody Maberry 6 Comments

I know Park Leaders is on a roll when I end up talking with someone like Richard Rojas. It is a sign to me the dots are starting to connect. I was introduced to Mr. Rojas through Jose Gonzalez of Latino Outdoors. I was introduced to Jose through John Griffith of the California Conservation Corps. […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: California State Parks, Latinos, Park Ranger

Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers

June 3, 2014 by Jody Maberry 2 Comments

At Park Leaders we examine issues relevant for park leaders. We have heard from more than one guest on the Park Leaders Show about how important volunteers are to the vitality of parks. There are steps you can take to ensure you get the most out of working with volunteers and they get value from working […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Park Ranger, state parks, volunteers

Latinos and Parks with Jose Gonzalez

May 27, 2014 by Jody Maberry 5 Comments

Park Leaders has been discussing diversity lately. Diversity is on of the most pressing issues to ensure parks remain relevant. You can not examine diversity in parks without coming across the name Jose Gonzalez. Jose is the founder of Latino Outdoors. Jose founded Latino Outdoors to connect leadership, culture, and communities with conservation, nature, and […]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: jose gonzalez, Latino Outdoors, Latinos

Discussing Diversity in Parks

May 20, 2014 by Jody Maberry 8 Comments

You may find this episode uncomfortable. I am fine with that. John Griffith will call you out. Our parks are not just for white guys in fleece jackets. You would have that impression though if you visited most of our national our state parks. Park Rangers are not a diverse group. Neither are park visitors, […]

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Developing Leaders in Your Park

May 13, 2014 by Jody Maberry 2 Comments

Jack Hartt is Park Manager of Deception Pass State Park. Deception Pass is considered to be the flagship park of Washington State, and many consider Jack to be the flagship Ranger. He has inspired or trained many Rangers who went on to become Park Managers or Assistant Managers. Jack has been manager at Deception Pass […]

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