After that day, I took the time to reflect on what I did at this very spot in the image featured here. I thought, ” I’m glad I could change someone’s life for the best.” Interpretation at a park is more than just educating the public. It is about making the moment right for the individual, and for some, it can be their first exposure to wildlife or anything in between. It hits home for me because my parents were never the type to constantly go camping and do fun outdoor activities. I only developed a massive passion for the outdoors once I furthered my education. I always strive to make someone’s day that much better, and working at the national park makes it that much sweeter! My supervisor, Tyler, is a prime example of this behavior. One of the things he said that stuck with me was: “For some, that one visit to Whiskeytown is all they get from the parents, so as an interpreter, it is our job to make that one trip the most memorable experience possible in the most exciting way possible.”