The Dad Effect - Parks That Shaped Us
from Rogue Ranger Radio Hosted by Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar
Summary: Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar reflect on the parks and places that shaped their childhoods, highlighting how family trips and experiences inspired their careers in outdoor recreation and park management. They share personal stories, recent park expansions, and advice for aspiring park professionals. Keywords: Outdoor recreation, parks, California, Yosemite, Death Valley, park ranger, family trips, conservation, public lands, career in parks Key topics: Childhood park experiences Influence of family trips on career choices Recent park expansions in California Unique parks and hidden gems in California Advice for aspiring park professionals Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Personal Stories 04:38 Exploring Childhood Memories in Nature 09:29 Diverse Outdoor Experiences: From Yosemite to Death Valley 14:48 The Impact of Family on Career Paths in Parks 19:34 Opportunities in Outdoor Recreation Careers 23:01 Conclusion and Call to Action Resources: California State Parks - https://www.parks.ca.gov/ Death Valley National Park - https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Yosemite National Park - https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Bodie State Historic Park - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509 Pacific Telephone Pioneers - https://www.telephonepioneers.org/ Web and Social Media Links: · Rogue Ranger Radio Contacts: o E-mail – [email protected] o Facebook – Rogue Ranger Radio o Instagram - @RogueRangerRadio Linkedin – Rogue Ranger Radio
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