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ANPR Communications/Publications
The quarterly Ranger magazine is the premier publication of the Association of National Park Ranger. The journal includes feature articles on issues of particular interest to Park Service employees. It also contains:
The newest edition, Winter 2011-12, summarizes the recent Ranger Rendezvous in Williamsburg, Va. Other articles include "Beneath Haunted Waters," a look at the attempted recovery of plane crash victims in a high Sierra Lake; travel to all national park sites by one ANPR couple; and a reunion at Dinosaur after more than 50 years. Advertising Ranger magazine accepts advertising that is consistent with its mission of promoting and enhancing the park ranger profession. Also, in compliance with postal regulations governing nonprofit organizations, ANPR cannot accept advertising regarding insurance policies, travel arrangements, or credit/debit/charge cards or similar financial instruments. Further information about ad rates and other publishing specifications are available by downloading this advertising PDF file. For other questions contact the editor at fordedit@aol.com Ranger Magazine BACK ISSUES OF RANGER MAGAZINE ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $6 EACH (includes shipping/handling). > > > The Fall 2011 edition, "Ten Years Later: 9/11," spotlights reflections on the tragedy. The Summer 2011 edition focuses on "Remaining Relevant: NPS & ANPR." The Spring 2011 edition features "The Unseen Resource: NPS Underwater." The Winter 2010-11 issue features a wrap-up of the Ranger Rendezvous in Bend, Oregon. The Fall 2010 edition shows a career path for seasonal workers in facility management. The Summer 2010 edition offers a work group's report to revitalize ANPR into the 21st century. Read the report: > > > The Spring 2010 edition provides an in-depth look at the Operational Leadership program of the National Park Service. The Winter 2009-10 issue features a wrap-up of the Ranger Rendezvous in Gettysburg. The Fall 2009, is titled "National Parks: America's Best Idea," and includes personal accounts of conservation, stewardship and the human element. The Summer 2009 edition highlights "New Perspectives about Parks in the 21st Century," with segments from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado and Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin of South Dakota. The Spring 2009 issue is titled "A Profession of Cultural Preservation." The Winter 2008-09 edition is a roundup of the annual Ranger Rendezvous, this time held in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Fall 2008 issue, is titled "NPS Training: Sufficient or Deficient?" It looks at the current state of training in the National Park Service. The Summer 2008 edition, "Who Remembers Combined Rangers?", examines the demise of protection/interpretation park rangers and the trend toward specialized positions. Here is a sampling of articles: ANPR Official Position on the Full Utilization of Ranger Careers Demise of the Generalist Ranger? The Generalist Ranger with Specialized Skills The New Professional: Professionalization of the Law Enforcement Ranger The Continued Absence of the Generalist Park Ranger Also featured: New Media in the National Parks — The Spring 2008 edition, "In Memoriam," pays tribute to Park Service workers who died this past year while on duty. The Winter 2007-08 issue provides a roundup of ANPR's annual gathering, the Ranger Rendezvous. The Fall 2007 edition takes a look at issues of interest to the national parks' many seasonal rangers. The Summer 2007 edition examines climate change in the national parks. The Spring 2007 issue looks in depth at Hawai`i's national park areas. The Winter 2006-07 edition is the traditional Rendezvous issue with photos and summaries of ANPR's annual fall meeting. The Fall 2006 edition focuses on "Business Beat: Administration in the NPS." Various articles look at the workforce, core operations analysis, the federal budget process, regional challenges and computer security. The Summer 2006 edition, "The Antiquities Act ~ 1906 - 2006," celebrates the centennial of this important legislation that created America's national monuments. To order a commemorative copy for $6 (includes shipping), visit this page. The Spring 2006 edition is titled "The Power of a Place." Authors explore the ways national parks evoke a variety of feelings - emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and physically. The Winter 2005-06 issue, entitled "Navigating New Waters," features events from ANPR's Rendezvous in December in Charleston, S.C. The Fall 2005 edition focused on "Visitor and Resource Protection: Roles and Functions of the 025 Law Enforcement Ranger." The Spring 2005 edition is an expanded issue with a theme of "Meaningful Interpretation through the Interpretive Development Program." The issue is co-published with the National Park Service Division of Interpretation and Education. Extra copies may be purchased for $6 each by visiting this page > > > The Winter 2004-05 issue, features events at ANPR's 27th Ranger Rendezvous, held in November 2004 in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Fall 2004 edition focuses on African Americans and the National Park System. The Summer 2004 issue examines resolving controversy at National Park Service sites, while the Spring 2004 edition revisits budget issues of the NPS.BACK ISSUES OF RANGER MAGAZINE ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR $6 EACH (includes shipping/handling). > > > Ranger magazine is a benefit of ANPR membership; it isn't available on the newstands. However, anyone may become a member of ANPR. To learn how to join ANPR and receive Ranger magazine, please go to Membership Information. |
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