How To Become A Ranger At A National Park

Above, a park ranger keeps tourists within safe distance from bears in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since I am on the wrong side of sixty, I wouldn't be able to do this. But many of you who are reading this can.

How would you like to work in one of our national parks? The government has a number of job openings.

According to Travel + Leisure:

If you really want to get close to nature, the federal government has a number of job listings for park rangers and guides, providing the opportunity to help maintain and run America’s national parks and lands throughout the year. 

Listings range from ranger positions at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, to ranger openings at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, which is nicknamed of “The American Spa” thanks to its soothing thermal waters.

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