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Quarterly columns by national parks professionals in interpretation, maintenance, protection, resource management and administration. more

Remembering Rick Gale
ANPR has lost one of its strongest supporters, founder and former president Rick Gale. He died unexpectedly March 27, 2009. His family has asked that memorial contributions be made to ANPR. A special tribute to Rick is in the summer edition of Ranger magazine. more

U.S. district judge issues preliminary injunction
ANPR has joined with the National Parks Conservation Association and the Coalition of NPS Retirees in a lawsuit to overturn new concealed-carry firearms regulation in national parks. On March 19, 2009, the U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction that suspends the concealed-carry regulation for now, and the federal government has until April 20, 2009, to notify the court what it will do to bring the regulation into compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act. Background and legal documents are here. more

ANPR official position on the full utilization of Ranger Careers. more

Students: Form a college chapter of ANPR
As you start looking at career choices that may include jobs within the national parks, gain exposure, experience, understanding and self confidence. more

Prepare children for safety in the outdoors. ANPR's award-winning Lost...but Found video "Lost . . . but Found, Safe and Sound" video is designed to teach children, ages 4-12, what to do if they become lost in remote areas such as parks or forests. Get your copy!

* * * Now at reduced rates! Available in DVD or VHS format. Also as a PowerPoint program on CD-ROM.

book coverANPR has published a new edition of "Live the Adventure: Join the National Park Service," a guide to becoming a national park ranger. Read more about it and order it here. more

Volunteer Opportunities
ANPR continues to need your help with the work of the organization. Please consider volunteering for one of these positions. more

Give a gift membership to ANPR
Do you know someone who should become an ANPR member? Looking for a way to reward a star employee? ANPR gift memberships are now available for only $35!
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ANPR survey results are in —
Learn what NPS employees want from an organization like ANPR.
Find out how NPS employees feel about morale issues.
See where ANPR ranks with other NPS employee support organizations. more

Remembering Bill Supernaugh ANPR lost a great friend with the untimely passing of Bill Supernaugh on Nov. 20, 2006. He will be remembered for his great love of the national parks, his capable, thoughtful work for ANPR, his gentle demeanor and his wry sense of humor. more


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Health insurance available to any ANPR member
ANPR offers insurance (medical, dental and term life) to all ANPR members, including seasonal park workers, fire crew members, volunteers, park partners and others who don’t receive insurance benefits through their employers. In addition, coverage is possible for spouses and family of ANPR members.

The Aetna PPO Affordable Health Choices (SM) is now available to any ANPR member. Enroll anytime during a month and your coverage begins on the first day of the next month. It is a limited accident and sickness insurance plan, and members have access to the Aetna network of health care professionals, about 735,000 nationwide. more

cover, Ranger magazineThe summer 2009 issue of Ranger magazine was mailed from the Golden, Colo., post office July 1, 2009. Look for your copy soon. The theme is "New Perspectives about Parks in the 21st Century."

ANPR Election News
ANPR members participated in elections to fill vacancies for the ANPR Board of Directors. Results are posted here. more

ANPR President Scot McElveen Presents "Year in Review"
at Ranger Rendezvous and looks to ANPR's future in 2009. more

Online Fundraising for ANPR
Three fundraising efforts, simply by shopping at online retailers you probably already patronize, can help support ANPR. more

ANPR's Fall Fund Campaign 2008 — goal achieved in inaugural year more

cover, Ranger magazineAny issue of Ranger magazine, is available for purchase by the public for $5 per copy plus $1 for shipping. For more details and to order, please visit this page. more

Seasonal Law Enforcement Training
List of seasonal law enforcement training programs. more

Career Opportunities
Here are a few job listings and websites to browse if you're looking for career opportunities. more

ANPR Actions
Listed here are activities of the ANPR president and board members in recent months. more

Park History Program
The National Park Service Park History Program now has 325 NPS book-length publications and about 200 shorter articles and websites online that may be of interest to ANPR members.

U.S. Capitol Legislative and Congressional Affairs
A link to what's happening on Capitol Hill and how it might affect ANPR and our national parks. more

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