My time at Whiskeytown has been nothing but exceptional, and there are so many things I have learned in my time here at my site. The people of Whiskeytown have been so great and welcoming to me that it will be tough to leave my newfound family at Whiskeytown next week. From the first day I got to my site, my supervisor made me feel right at home and assured me that I was a part of Whiskeytown. Over time, I created great friendships with my fellow rangers in the picture here. In addition, the locals I met and connected with from the nearby town of Redding were also great. Many locals value Whiskeytown’s oasis-like qualities, and many cherish its well-being, especially after the Carr fire. Whiskeytown rose from the ashes and became what it is today because of the people and staff of Whiskeytown. It is incredible that many people still flock to it today to have fun with their families. But by far, the moments I will cherish the most will be the connections I made with some of the youth of Redding. More often than not, I engaged with many young individuals enthusiastic about learning new things, and they always had such significant backing from their parents. Many parents encouraged their children to check out the astonishing wildlife around Whiskeytown. They wanted them to take in Whiskeytown for what it currently is because they never had it as a kid. I couldn’t help but feel like I actually made a difference in their lives for the better!