Stephanie McCullough, Author at The Ranger Desk

Why We Need National Park Rangers

Why we need national park rangers: how losing one of our most popular American icons would diminish our dreams and harm our national parks.

The Columbia River Gorge is a canyon up to 4,000 feet deep that delineates the border between the states of Oregon and Washington.

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park contains two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Navajo National Monument has long been known as one of the most impressive and best-preserved cliff dwelling sites in the American Southwest.

Banff National Park was the first national park established in Canada and the third national park created in North America.

To build a wall in parks–that was the threat the first time Donald Trump was president. Now he is threatening the parks themselves.

Natural Bridge State Park is a popular natural wonder. Visitors can hike down a stairway with over 130 steps to walk under the arch itself.

Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the contiguous US and protects a fragile wetland ecosystem.

Established in 1910, Sitka National Historical Park honors Tlingit, Haida, Russian, and Alaskan cultures and history.

Today the Göreme Valley brings in visitors who want to see its rock formations as well as those interested in its architecture and history.