Jess Stryker Biography Landscape Architect and author. Trying to visit all the National Parks as a goal. Operate several websites including http://www.historic-hotels-lodges.com which features several hotels in National Parks. My personal website has lots of photo albums from my visits to national parks along with comments on the parks. My park photos are not the best, but are good enough that some of them have been used by the National Park Service for park related promotions and materials. Homepage: Jess ...

www.PreserveBeachAccess.org Biography The grassroots campaign to Preserve Access to America's Beaches Homepage: www.PreserveBeachAccess.org

Adventurer Biography Landed in Moab Utah when the 1972 Buick LaSabre alternator failed and it coasted to a stop at the Colorado River bridge north of Moab. One Desolation/Gray Canyon river trip later, after perusing Bert's Auto Supply (junk car yard) for a replacement alternator, astride the Buick's engine, I was considering an invitation by the hosting outfitter to stay on in Moab to run Utah river rafting trips. It is 2009, 26 years later. On occasion I've left ...

Tom Gearheart Biography Retired, Amateur photographer, Outdoors, MountainBike, Jeepin, Avid Hiker, CamperTrailor family, WesternUS, Apple Canon enthusiast

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Bruce and Sara Schundler Biography 2007 and 2009: Seasonal Park Rangers (Interpretation) at Mesa Verde National Park 2006: Seasonal Park Rangers (Interpretation) at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Buxton Lighthouse) Bruce: 1978-2005: President/CEO of The Schundler company in Edison, New Jersey 1977-1978: Associate Minister at the Presbyterian Church in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 1975-1977: Associate Minister at the Congregational Church in Winnetka, Illinois 1972-1975: Associate Minister at the Congregational Church in New Canaan, Connecticut Sara: Physical Therapist for Sunny Days (NJ), Matheny ...

Jeff Pappas Biography Jeff Pappas splits his time between Yosemite National Park and Colorado State University, where he teaches courses in modern United States History and Public History, including the history of America’s National Parks. Jeff is also a ranger at Yosemite. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Arizona State University.

Bill Owen Biography I get outside every chance I get. I enjoy the many parks, rivers and natural areas found in and within a few hours drive of the nation's capital. I've hiked in remote canyons in southern Utah, stood transfixed at Dead Horse Point near Moab, Utah. Some favorite places are redwoods forests in California, both inland and in coastal areas of Northern California. My favorite drive, bar none, is along the coast from San Francisco up to ...

Sue Emmons Biography

Still Wandering Biography Originally from Minnesota, I found a love for National Parks at a young age visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone. I have been a seasonal interpretive ranger for 9 years now at such icons as Yellowstone, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Carlsbad Caverns, Everglades, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Mt. Rushmore. As the name implies, I am still wandering. Homepage: http://www.runnerofthetrails.blogspot.com

Ray Bane Biography I was privileged to live and work in Alaska for more than three decades. The majority of this time was spent in the northern regions. We lived and taught school in a number of Native villages. In 1974, we traveled across northern Alaska by dog team covering approximately 1200 miles over a period of three months. From 1974 through 1976, I conducted research into the subsistence lifestyles of Native Alaskans living along the south slope of ...

Thomas Cox Biography

Steven M. Bumgardner Biography Originally from the Show Me state of Missouri, Steve has worked for the NPS in Hawaii Volcanoes, Sequoia & Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. As a freelance videographer, his work has taken him to dozens of other parks, such as Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Death Valley, Redwood, Arches, Canyonlands and others. Currently, Steve produces videos and podcasts for Yosemite National Park, and you can follow him on Twitter at @YosemiteSteve Homepage: Yosemite Nature Notes ...

Ann Torrence Biography I'm based in Salt Lake City, where I co-lead Utah's largest photography group, PhotowalkingUtah, teach introductory photography and digital editing, and write about my adventures on my blog, Ann-alog. I'm currently writing and photographing a book, U.S. Highway 89: the Character of the American West, about the historic 1,600-mile route from Mexico to Canada, and the seven national parks along the way. My documentary photos explore the interplay of the human element and landscape; transformations of ...

Dusty Biography Nurse for 20 years, grandmother, visited the park in my youth, want my grand children and greatgrand children to be able to know the parks

C Bog Biography I am a life long fan of municipal, state, and national parks, specifically historic sites and cultural landscapes.

Lee Rademaker Biography I am a recreation researcher with an interest in how parks are using technology to better manage or to better reach and teach visitors. I also spend my summers in parks working in parks in a number of capacities. I have a MS and BS in the field of recreation management and have spent much of the last 8 years working in parks. My thesis was done at the University of Montana and focused on the ...

haunted hiker Biography Homepage: http://www.hauntedhiker.com

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Rick Smith Biography Rick is a retired National Park Service employee. He served in 6 national parks, 2 regional offices, and in the Service's headquarters office in DC. Prior to his NPS career, he was a Peace Corps Volunteer, serving as a professor in the philosophy department in Paraguay's National University. He has worked extensively in Latin American as a protected area specialist.

Claire Walter Biography Boulder, CO-based Claire Walter is an award-winning freelance writer specializing in travel, snowsports and food. She lives less than an hour from the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National National Park. The most exotic stamp in her National Parks Passport is from the Anaktuvuk Pass ranger station in Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Homepage: Travel Babel

Harold Trotter Biography Born in Nebraska in 1947...Swiss ancestory, adopted by Scotch/Dutch Irish parents, grew up in a Freestone Peach Orchard near the Missouri River...lots of iris and birds. Love Jesus because He first loved me...treasure the Creator's creation and thankful to be a part of it. Homepage: Birdsongs of the Heart

Bryan Faehner Biography Bryan Faehner is the Associate Director for Park Uses at the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Bryan formerly worked as a seasonal park ranger at North Cascades National Park in Washington State. Bryan has a masters degree in public land policy and law from the University of Montana and currently works in Washington, DC.

Brett Gross Biography A while ago I gave myself the goal of visiting all of the national parks in the NPS system- a goal I share with my wife (which makes things much easier!). It was on our first big parks trip that I found that photography was to become more than a casual hobby for me. Now we're nearing the halfway mark on our list and I'm excited to be able to share our experiences with everyone. 3 ...

dapster Biography Born in JEB Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond, Virginia in 1965. Reside in Henrico County, just North of Richmond. Father, Husband, Surfer, Sailor, Snowboarder, Skier, Hiker, Kayaker, Canoeist, Photographer, PADI Certified DiveMaster, Rescue Diver, Wreck Diving Specialist, Blended Gas Diver, Aquarist, Retired Professional Musician. Mechanical Engineer by trade. Journeyman Machinist prior to Engineering. 21 years at same employ. CHNSRA Property Owner since 1993. Public Land Access Activist.

Isle Dance Biography Homepage: Isle Dance

Sabattis Biography "Sabattis" is a frequent commenter and occasional contributor to National Parks Traveler. He currently prefers to remain anonymous while providing insights on some of the inner-workings of Washington as it relates to National Parks.

Jim Cureton Biography Jim Cureton is a retired project manager and business process consultant. He is also a photographer and musician. Jim grew up in Knoxville, TN and developed an early interest in National Parks, with regular visits to the nearby "Smokies" Beginning in the mid 60s, Jim began yearly trips to western national parks, particularly Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Yosemite, and now visits as frequently as possible. Some of Jim's photography can be found on his photography ...

Smokies Hiker: Christopher Hibbard Biography Homepage: Your Smokies

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