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Washington State Parks Recruiting For Permanent And Seasonal Park Ranger 1 Positions

January 25, 2021

Washington State Parks Recruiting For Permanent And Seasonal Park Ranger 1 Positions Patch.com The Ranger 1 is also responsible for daily operations and maintaining parks and performs a wide range of duties.

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80-year-old Lindon man rescued by park ranger dies at hospital

January 19, 2021

80-year-old Lindon man rescued by park ranger dies at hospital ABC 4 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation released the name of a man who died following an incident at Quail Creek Read More …

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6 Park Rangers Ambushed and Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve

January 13, 2021

6 Park Rangers Ambushed and Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve The New York Times The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas.

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Native groups demand justice for man tased by park ranger at Petroglyph National Monument

January 7, 2021

Native groups demand justice for man tased by park ranger at Petroglyph National Monument KOB Darrell House, a Native man and Marine veteran, was tased by a park ranger at the monument last week.

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Ranger shares photo of trash left behind by Zion National Park visitors

January 1, 2021

Ranger shares photo of trash left behind by Zion National Park visitors fox13now.com Visitors to Zion National Park are using some of Utah’s most pristine land as a trash can.

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LA City Council considers motion to arm park rangers

December 31, 2020

LA City Council considers motion to arm park rangers KABC-TV Los Angeles city park rangers say there's been a dramatic increase in crime and they need to protect themselves and guests. The L.A. City Council is now considering a motion Read More …

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Family sues park service and New Mexico ranger over Montrose man’s death in March

December 25, 2020

Family sues park service and New Mexico ranger over Montrose man’s death in March Montrose Daily Press The family of a Montrose man who was fatally shot by a park ranger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park earlier this year is Read More …

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The first woman state park ranger in war and peace | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History

December 19, 2020

The first woman state park ranger in war and peace | Ross Eric Gibson, Local History Santa Cruz Sentinel From the meadow, she was amazed to see up to the tops of these giants, rising like the Pillars of Heaven.

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A long-time Lassen park ranger talks volcanic landscapes, the importance of electrolytes and a spike in new visitors during the pandemic

December 13, 2020

A long-time Lassen park ranger talks volcanic landscapes, the importance of electrolytes and a spike in new visitors during the pandemic SF Gate A long-time Lassen ranger talks volcanic landscapes, the importance of electrolytes and a…

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Lone rangers: Officers at Iowa state parks dwindle as visits swell

December 7, 2020

Lone rangers: Officers at Iowa state parks dwindle as visits swell The Gazette State park rangers – certified peace officers who safeguard Iowa’s premier outdoor recreational areas – are confronting an increasingly endangered species: themselves.

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