Kristen Willis Discusses Window Cliff With Brad Halfacre

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Brad Halfacre chats with Ranger Kristen Willis from Burgess Falls State Park to dive into the challenges and beauty of the Window Cliffs Trail—a 5.4-mile hike she describes as strenuous but rewarding. Kristen shares tips on how to stay safe and prepared on the trail, and gives details about upcoming events in July, including night hikes, nature hikes, and the Advanced Junior Ranger Program. She also discusses the park's impressive transformation of a 7-acre grassland area, once 85% overrun by invasive species, now restored to native habitat teeming with wildlife. Tune in to hear Kristen’s journey into becoming a park ranger and how you can get involved in the park's guided hikes and programs. Listen To The UC Outdoors Podcast Today!

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