Road Trip!

After a four-day cross-country trek with my brother, I arrived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on June 19th with a jeep full of outdoor gear and enough parkas and boots to last me through the winter season - well past my intended summer season in Grand Teton National Park.  I am ready for everything..... so I think.

I am finishing day 3 working as a National Park Ranger, part of the Teacher Ranger Teacher program, and am amazed at the surroundings, people, and opportunities before me.  The Park is spectacular in view, in history, and in wildlife with views of the Grand Teton, Mt. Owen, Middle Teton, Nez Perce and Teewinot in front of me as I write this. 

Officially, this is my curriculum development time - at the computer beginning to dive into stories of the Park - telling stories of Maine to my fellow rangers as well.  The exchange and educational value begins.

We are all in uniform, reflecting on each of our reasons for being here, mindful of the Park Ranger from Mt. Ranier National Park, also from Maine, who lost his life yesterday in the line of duty, protecting our National Parks and all who pass through them.

Pictures will come.

Badlands NP en route to the Tetons

My brother - Dr. Jim -
camping with his freeze-dried dinner