As protectors of our natural resources, forest rangers spend each day in the great outdoors ensuring that our public lands remain protected. Additionally, forest rangers are first responders and are trained to handle a variety of emergencies. A career as a forest ranger requires skill, dedication and a passion for our protected land. read more
According to the U.S. National Park Service, every year, approximately 275 million people visit a national park somewhere in the United States. In all, 84 million acres of land and 4.5 million acres of oceans, lakes and reservoirs have been set aside as protected by the National Park Service. Such a substantial area requires considerable maintenance and prot… read more
Forest rangers are employees and volunteers of the U.S. Forest Service, an agency of the Department of Agriculture charged with managing the country's 193 million acres of national forest and grassland. The title is broad and somewhat antiquated, but forest rangers, in general, are those actively carrying out the agency's mandate on the ground and in the off… read more
When you ask many people how they perceive forest rangers, they will probably talk about a health nut that has the easiest job in the world. Little do these people know the kind of commitment forest rangers have to put into their work to do it right. Their significance is in protecting the environment, and protecting the visitors to our state and national pa… read more
A career as a forest ranger may be an ideal choice for those who enjoy spending time outdoors and have an interest in protecting natural resources. Forest rangers manage public and for a variety of interests, including the timber industry, recreational users and conservation trusts. read more
If you love the great outdoors, interacting with people and performing a valuable service at the same time, volunteering as a ranger for the Forest Service could be for you. Since 1905, the Forest Service has managed over 193 million a… read more
The Catskill Mountains are a small chain of peaks that lie to the west of the Hudson River in New York State. The Catskills are barely 100 miles away from New York City, which lies to the southeast. Although by no means a rugged mounta… read more
Field trips are a time-honored tradition in most schools. The students love them---field trips give them a chance to get out of the classroom and experience something new. There are advantages and disadvantages of field trips, however,… read more
What most people think "forest rangers" do is often actually done by park rangers, working for the U.S. Forest Service or the National Park Service. "Forest ranger" is a casual term but not a technical job title. There are several requ… read more
The term "forest ranger" has generally come to identify any uniformed Forest Service or National Parks employee. These professionals earned college degrees and continue to learn while on the job. read more
What most people think "forest rangers" do is often done by foresters, who manage the wild places for the U.S. Forest Service of the National Park Service. read more
What most people think "forest rangers" do is usually done by park rangers or foresters. The U.S. Forest Service also employs a wide range of scientists, technicians and administrative professionals, including teachers, Realtors and ac… read more
The U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service employ park rangers as well as a wide range of scientists, technicians and administrative professionals. read more
Much of what you would commonly think forest rangers do is actually done by an army of foresters and forestry technicians working for the U.S. Forest Service or the National Park Service. To work as one of the Forest Service members, y… read more
Forest rangers are responsible for a plethora of different types of work. Of course, there are different classifications of rangers, including interpretive rangers, law enforcement rangers, maintenance rangers, dispatch rangers and var… read more
Getting lost outdoors is not something you anticipate, but it may happen to you. If you get lost while hiking, you may rely on your cell phone or map-reading abilities to get you back to where you want to be. Wilderness-proofing your c… read more
The National Forest Service (NFS) is a federal agency responsible for administering forests and facilities across the United States. Their work encompasses everything from tourist services to road building to scientific research. Their… read more
Yosemite National Park is located in Wawona, California on the western side of the U.S. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the park is home to one of North America's highest waterfalls, Yosemite Falls, at 2,425 feet. While th… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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