Behind the Arrowhead

Behind the Arrowhead

What does the average day of a National Park Ranger look like? With 429 individual units managed by the National Park Service throughout the country, this question can have a variety of differing answers, depending who you ask and where you ask. Host Trevor Lind seeks to find these answers through his travels, as well as explore the lesser-known NPS locations that share the same captivation and charm as our larger National Parks. Tune in to hear the diverse and unique experiences of the Rangers that make our National treasures possible!

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May 5, 2024 40 mins

Just off of Interstate 90 in the small town of Deer Lodge, Montana lies an inconspicuous National Historic Site. Once the heart of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch stands as a living testament to the cowboys and cattlemen of the American West. Join us as interpretive Ranger Dan Shook describes what it's like working at such a historically relevant location, as well as the unique experience of being a Ranger o...

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In a remote valley located near the Southwestern corner of Montana, Big Hole National Battlefield preserves the site of a bloody battle that took place during August of 1877 between the U.S Army and  the Nez Perce (or Nimiipuu). Unable to avoid the unstoppable march of westward expansion and clashing of cultures, this battle was one of many in the Nez Perce War that plagued the Western United States during 1877. As of today, the ba...

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In general, our protected lands offer many great opportunities to explore the great outdoors, however, there are 18 locations managed by the National Park Service with the specific goal of preserving enhanced recreational opportunities. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is one such site, boasting countless options for recreation along the 72 miles of Bighorn Lake, covering land in both Montana and Wyoming. As the Interpretati...

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When it comes to visiting our National Parks, there are many features that aren’t considered by the average person. The scenery is beautiful, the wildlife is majestic, but what about the building you stop at for a bathroom break? Or even the road you took to get into the park? As the Branch Chief of Project Management at Grand Teton National Park, Jessica Hendryx-Brown has a very in depth knowledge of just how much work goes into p...

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Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres of wildlife, scenery, and geothermal features make for an incredibly diverse National Park experience. With over 1,000 miles of trails, more than 500 active geysers, and the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, it makes sense why millions of people visit the park every year to explore this unique area. Join us as interpretive Ranger Ken Kyburz talks about working in the world&apos...

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