“These women helped protect our forests long before most people realized their role.” Sometimes the most powerful park stories come from people who are curious enough to go looking for them. That’s one reason I enjoy welcoming Allison Martin back to the show. Allison is an English teacher from Indiana and the host of IN […]
Park History
Creating Experiences for Normal People
“The general public is not impressed with how much you know. They’re impressed with how much you’ve inspired them to know more about the places they visit.” The deep knowledge of park leaders is invaluable. However, when we want to create experiences for the everyday visitor it is important to recognize that simplicity resonates with […]
Volunteer Projects to Enhance Tourism
“We have to do more things with younger people to make sure they know what a cool industry we are and that there are so many different job opportunities that aren’t just front line.” The dedication of park professionals is undeniable, especially when they are all together in one place. At the annual in-service for […]
Document History
“Sometimes we forget, or perhaps even take for granted, the significant role that we may be we may be playing in this legacy that we call parks.” It is incredibly important to preserve the historical legacy of our national and state parks. There is a need to capture significant events, natural disasters, and park facilities […]