Stephanie McCullough, Author at The Ranger Desk

Buffalo Soldiers And Bracelets: A Trip To Camp Nelson National Monument

A trip to Camp Nelson National Monument unexpectedly led me on an emotional journey through the places and people that have shaped my life.

The Trump Administration wants to eliminate hundreds of America’s national historical and cultural parks. Here’s why.

Greenland’s only national park is also the world’s largest (for context, it is 100 times larger than America’s Yellowstone National Park).

Trans Americans are Americans. Their stories should be included in NPS history, and, until recently, they were.

Renowned for its plentiful recreational opportunities and stunning scenery, Hocking Hills State Park attracts over 4 million visitors a year.

National parks shouldn’t be given to states, but Trump’s budget would do just that. Here’s why it’s wrong (and what he really wants).

Trump is cutting 350 national parks. His new budget proposal says he’s giving them to states. But he’s slashing state funding too.

What’s in my bag? As a former national park ranger, here’s what I take for a day hike, including a few items that might surprise you.

Golden Spike NHP commemorates the construction of the first transcontinental railroad that opened up the American West.

I am still hopeful about US national parks because of park staff. Their dedication, stewardship, and love for parks hasn’t changed.