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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 most recent edition, Spring 2009, 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 FROM THE EDITOR FOR $6 EACH (includes shipping/handling). > > >  ANPR has published a new edition of "Live the Adventure: Join the National Park Service," a guide to becoming a park ranger. Read more about it and order it here.  ANPR's award-winning
"Lost . . . but Found, Safe and Sound" video is designed to show children, ages 4-12, what to
do if they become lost in remote areas such as parks or forests. Order here.
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available as a PowerPoint program on CD-ROM)
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 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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