Like many jobs, Natural Resource positions at NPS require you to wear many hats. “Hats” for handling different species, various projects, and working at multiple sites (check my previous blog on more details about those). Due to the diversity of this position I get lots...

Deep in the hills of Tennessee Valley, a camphorous scent fills the air near a small pond: a beautiful site to view but underneath the beauty lies several ecological problems. This small pond is a hopeful habitat spot for California Red-Legged Frogs (CRLF). In past...

Golden Gate National Recreation Area has a lot to offer to the public, between San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National seashore, and Fort Point National Historic Site, there’s something for everyone. Millions of visitors come to GGNRA every...

View of Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey, MI Aanii! My name is Emma Force and I am the Aquatic Ecology Intern for the upcoming year at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. I am excited to not only visit my first National park but work at one! Since...