What a Career as an National Park Ranger Could Look Like for You! w/Cameron Fetter

Check out the Scientists in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/science/scientists-in-parks.htmCheck out Volunteer in the Parks Program: https://www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htmCheck out other opportunities at NPS: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/workwithus.htm0:00 Meet National Park Ranger, Cam!1:13 Inspiration to pursue geoscience & become a ranger?3:34 Typical Day on This Job5:28 Do you get to go around traffic?6:46 Why do we need geoscientists in the parks?8:09 Geologic hazards in Yellowstone National Park9:48 Working with Visitors vs Data11:38 Craziest Experience as a Park Ranger14:54 Best Experience as a Park Ranger17:27 Ongoing Research on Hydrothermal Explosions19:19 Ongoing Research on Yellowstone Wolves20:01 Ongoing Research on Supervolcano21:32 Misconceptions about Yellowstone & this career23:30 How is NPS holding up with current budget cuts27:19 Most critical initiatives at Yellowstone right now29:21 Summer Weather at Yellowstone31:02 How is Old Faithful so Faithful?33:49 Will the Yellowstone Hot Spot ever cool off?35:24 Cam’s favorite geyser in Yellowstone!36:44 Education/training needed to be a ranger?39:26 Internships? Can international students apply?40:49 Accessibility of Ranger Positions?41:57 Very wide age range of rangers42:38 Seasonal vs permanent ranger positions45:21 Most important lesson learned on the job?48:12 Favorite part of the job?50:52 Least favorite part of the job?51:55 Last words from Cam about working as an NPS RangerExplore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMbYou can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!)Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1NhkeTools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJfGeology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MAGeological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLuGeological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!