Arizona Park Rangers are employed by state and federal parks. These highly trained individuals monitor and protect public safety, natural resources, and the integrity of parks. If you have this skill set, there is a great opportunity to make a Read More …
Author: Cathy Matthews
Cathy is the main web designer and blogger at Park-Ranger.Org, your online resource for up-to-date, comprehensive information about the educational and certification requirements for aspiring park rangers. Cathy is a health nut and when we don't have her chained to her desk (kidding) you can usually find her training for the closest marathon, or just to keep up with her adorable children.
The Florida Park Ranger Profession
Florida Park Rangers are protectors of the environment and ensure that it stays clean, healthy, and undeveloped. Florida Park Rangers are required to work eight-hour days and seven days a week at various locations throughout Florida. In some locations, they Read More …
New Rules & New Leadership For National Park Service
Before stepping down as the National Park Service (NPS) Director on January 3rd, 2017, Jonathan Jarvis responded to the $12.5 billion backlog of the parks’ maintenance. He approved a contentious rule on corporate fundraising in the national parks. With the Read More …
Park Rangers and Game Wardens Crack Bison Case in Grand Teton National Park
Over a year ago, two hunters at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming spotted a peculiar scene on a nearby road. Found in the road was a large pile of intestines from a large animal, such as a bison, with Read More …
Louisville Man Accused of Impersonating a Park Ranger and Shooting Arrows at Park Guests
Recently, Brian Elliot, 37, was accused of confronting visitors at a local park with a bow and arrow, all while pretending to be a Park Ranger. Elliot is being charged with menacing and impersonating a park ranger. One of those Read More …