A Long-Founded Love of the Shore With my dad working days as an electrician and my mom taking the night shift as a custodian, my family never had much. Still, after retirement, my grandmother bought…

With a little more than a month left in my fellowship; I’ve been doing a lot of reflection. These past few months have exposed me to a range of professional opportunities as well as chances…

I am a little late writing this blog - but I think for good reason. I’ve spent the last three months working hard to improve the office of outdoor recreation’s internal communication strategy and foster…

The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) is set in the San Luis Valley, one our nation’s highest alpine desert. Broke up into 3 Districts, Conejos Peak Ranger District (RD), Saguache RD, and Divide RD. Together…

The Florida National Scenic Trail (aka Florida Trail) starts at the western end of the Florida panhandle, and travels 1,500 miles to the southern tip of Florida in the Big Cypress National Preserve. This trail…

12/30/2021 It’s almost the new year, almost 2022. I’ve been working in my RA position for 3 months now, halfway done! When I think of the new year, I always think of reflection and growth.…