17 November 2023
The Pine Ridge Trail
The trail I have spent the most time on in my district is the Pine Ridge Trail. It is a non-motorized trail that stretches about 43 miles from one side of our district to the…
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16 November 2023
First Blog Post
First Blog post! As the new Communications and Graphics Fellow at the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance, I've had an incredibly warm welcome to the team. My first adventure took me to…
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14 November 2023
Embracing the Work Ahead
With one month down since the start of my internship, I have already been exposed to a lot of new experiences. In the place I grew up, I had minimal opportunities to visit natural parks…
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09 November 2023
Update On My Journey
In my current position, I work with the infrastructure management division. While I love the work that I do, I have been curious about what kind of work other positions in the fish and wildlife…
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08 November 2023
Wood Ducks, Trout and Waders
There is something special about the work we do at with the USFWS and Minnesota Valley NWR. Where park rangers, biologists, realtors, firefighters, mechanics, visitor services, and education experts come together to serve a common…
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07 November 2023
It’s the little things: celebrating a shared love for the Earth, wholesome backcountry banter, and long drives with the windows down through Yosemite
The past couple of months have been filled with many firsts: my first time celebrating National Public Lands Day, my first attempt at summiting the highest mountain in the contiguous United States, my first experience…
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