During my internship, I had the opportunity to visit and learn about the National Wildlife Refuges across the Portland-Vancouver area. Before this internship, I didn’t understand what the differences are between parks. What made National…

When Tropical Storm Fred made landfall on the Florida panhandle in mid-August of this year, I never imagined it would be a major threat where I’m currently stationed in Western North Carolina. Being someone who…

Starting a new job is always a combination of exciting and scary. Especially when it’s somewhere you’ve never been before. I’ve learned to expect the unexpected… and I sure did not expect the surprise my…

I’m back with more about Alaska! As a Communications Fellow, I am proud to work with the National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (NPS-RTCA), via the Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF). In…

I cannot believe that I am already nearly halfway through my fellowship! It has been such a privilege to develop my skills and learn more about the community resiliency work that the National Park Service…

All my life I loved spending time in the outdoors. Camping, hiking, and watching wildlife were (and still are) some of favorite things to do. My love for wilderness and all the creatures in them…