Ranked #1
The Myth of the Well Rounded Ranger
The Myth of the Well Rounded Ranger
When I was a park ranger, the former director of our agency used to preach the concept of the well-rounded ranger. I b... Read more
12 May 2015
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9mins
Ranked #2
Lessons from 30 Years in the National Park Service
Lessons from 30 Years in the National Park Service
As a young leader, one of the best ways to build yourself is to learn from established leaders. Someone has already made... Read more
3 Mar 2015
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44mins
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Ranked #3
Cultural Resources with Alan Spears
Cultural Resources with Alan Spears
Alan Spears is the Cultural Resources Director for the National Parks Conservation Association. Alan Spears and I had th... Read more
17 Nov 2015
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39mins
Ranked #4
Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers
Ten Steps to Get the Most out of Working With Volunteers
At Park Leaders we examine issues relevant for park leaders. We have heard from more than one guest on the Park Leaders ... Read more
3 Jun 2014
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14mins
Ranked #5
Life as a Seasonal Park Ranger
Life as a Seasonal Park Ranger
On the Park Leaders Show, I often talk to leaders in the National Park Service. Chief Interpreters, Chief Rangers and Pa... Read more
14 Apr 2015
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25mins
Ranked #6
Building a Tribe of Supporters for Your Park
Building a Tribe of Supporters for Your Park
Jeff Goins has made his living with the support of a tribe. The loyal following to his popular blog led to a successful... Read more
27 Jan 2015
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37mins
Ranked #7
How to Make a Park “Park-Like”
How to Make a Park “Park-Like”
Jack Hartt is deliberate about the experience people have at Deception Pass State Park. He feels a park experience shoul... Read more
17 Mar 2015
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53mins
Ranked #8
Helping People Discover Parks
Helping People Discover Parks
Audrey Peterman helps parks people discover parks. Many people who have taken park tours with Audrey are visiting parks ... Read more
9 Jan 2018
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24mins
Ranked #9
The Legend of the Spark Ranger
The Legend of the Spark Ranger
Roy Sullivan is a one of a kind park ranger. His story is so unique, we are still talking about him today. This episode... Read more
3 Oct 2017
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15mins
Ranked #10
African American National Parks Day
African American National Parks Day
Consider your last visits to our National Parks. Just pick one, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier, or Mount Ranier. How man... Read more
1 Jul 2014
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36mins
Ranked #11
Putting Safety First in Your Park
Putting Safety First in Your Park
After a career in the military, Christina Ryan-Miller joined the National Park Service. In her role as a Zone Safety Man... Read more
31 Oct 2017
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26mins
Ranked #12
Can You Have Fun and Still Be Professional?
Can You Have Fun and Still Be Professional?
For this episode, I invited a guest to return and we took questions from park rangers in the field. So far, the most li... Read more
19 Aug 2014
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36mins
Ranked #13
Giving More People Access to the Outdoors
Giving More People Access to the Outdoors
In order to protect parks and open spaces, we need more people who care enough to speak out and stand up for conservatio... Read more
20 Mar 2018
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23mins
Ranked #14
Is Parks a Man’s World?
Is Parks a Man’s World?
Marty Huseman is the Chief Ranger at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Her career with the National Park Service ... Read more
29 Jul 2014
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35mins
Ranked #15
The Medication of the Outdoors
The Medication of the Outdoors
Ryan Jenkins, Park Manager at Henry Horton State Park, discusses his upbringing, his love for nature, and current projec... Read more
10 Dec 2019
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29mins
Ranked #16
Can National Parks Remain Relevant?
Can National Parks Remain Relevant?
Ray Murray could be considered an environmental elder. He has been working in the field of parks, recreation, and conser... Read more
22 Jul 2014
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36mins
Ranked #17
Driven by Passion for a Place
Driven by Passion for a Place
Eben Sypitkowski is the Director of Baxter State Park in Maine. Baxter State Park is a unique park. Baxter is a state p... Read more
7 Aug 2018
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32mins
Ranked #18
Building a Leadership Network
Building a Leadership Network
To build a solid career, you need to build a solid network of peers, associates, and friends. A strong leader has a stro... Read more
11 Sep 2018
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23mins
Ranked #19
Getting Your First Job with The National Park Service
Getting Your First Job with The National Park Service
In this episode, Brennan McAuley returns to the Park Leaders Show to discuss his national park career and experiences as... Read more
5 Feb 2019
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20mins
Ranked #20
The Importance of Trust in Park Management
The Importance of Trust in Park Management
Grady Spann, Director of Arkansas State Parks, discusses the importance of trust in all aspects of park management and l... Read more
17 Dec 2019
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36mins