At the beginning of July this year, a new law went into effect that prohibits park rangers in South Bend, Indiana from carrying a firearm while on duty. It was an unwelcome bit of news for those in the profession …
The New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park in Maine has made the announcement that they have appointed Rufai Shardow to the position of park ranger. Shardow is not a new employee of the park, however, as he has been working …
Park Ranger, 51 year old Deryl Nelson, has been dancing while at work at Coolidge Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee for years, and visitors have said that his dancing made park visitors happy as he appeared to be enjoying both his …
Yosemite National Park was the scene of a heartwarming story recently as an 8-year-old boy with an incurable condition was made an honorary park ranger for a day. Gabriel Lavan-Ying was flown via helicopter with his parents and two siblings …
Washington’s Mount Rainier is an imposing geological formation that draws thousands of mountaineers from all across the country every year. Despite its popularity, the 14,410 foot mountain has seen a number of climbers become stranded over the years. Sadly, among …
Park Rangers in Redwood National Park are battling against redwood burl poachers who illegally cut the valuable sections from the ancient trees. The burls are protrusions on the trees that feature wood that is delicately patterned, making it ideal for …
A Michigan man has filed suit against Genesee County as a result of allegedly being shot in the leg during a confrontation with a park ranger. He claims that he was unfairly pursued by the ranger after she mistakenly believed …
A man was taken into custody recently after an incident that involved a confrontation with Federal Park Rangers. The situation began when Park Rangers asked Michael Sublie, who was in his boat at the Kettle River campground in Washington State …
A recent showdown that pitted a Nevada cattle farmer and his supporters on one side, vs. agents of the U.S. government on the other, is showing just how deeply some mistrust their government. The situation began when Nevada cattle rancher …