05 November 2022
Creating Important Relationships
Thanks to the Hispanic Access Foundation, I had the chance to attend the National Trails Workshop hosted by Partnership for the National Trails System in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was my first professional workshop, and…
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04 November 2022
The Weeds of Winter
Hello everyone, after a few weeks of glorious fall weather (too short) it seems like winter is coming in already for the Pike National Forest. As I type this, a storm is rolling through the…
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14 October 2022
Experience or Inspiration?
I have gained many invaluable skills during my time with my MANO Project internship with the National Park Service. I built a database to encompass scientific literature on resource interpretation from the floor up, with…
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07 October 2022
Initiating my Progress in the Agency
It has been four months since I started as a Recreational Special Uses Resource Assistant and every week, I have had new experiences. Each experience has taught me something new and has shown how diverse…
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04 October 2022
Wilderness Weed Treatments
Hello everyone, the aspens are changing color, there is a crisp chill in the morning air, and snow has been flying on the summit of Pikes Peak, fall has arrived in the Pike National Forest.…
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21 September 2022
Phase II
Phase II as my boss and one and only co-worker Chris Elbich calls it includes benchmarking National Parks interpretive programs through various metrics. The metrics we are using for this benchmarking process of include volunteer…
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