Will DeMan (known as "NationalParkHistory") is a Michigan-based educator, writer, and public land advocate. His content on Instagram and Substack combines history and advocacy to help his audience understand and respond to the many issues our public lands and national parks are facing. He is the author of two books on the origin stories of the national parks, with his most recent book focusing on Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton. Will has partnered with The Wilderness Society, Protect the Porkies, and other outdoors creators to defend national monuments, protect state parks, and keep public lands in public hands. He is a recent graduate of the 2026 Trust Creator Fellowship with News Creator Corp.

Tune in to hear cool facts and stories about National Parks, a spooky story in Shenandoah National Park, why defending public lands and history is so important, and more!

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Bega Metzner, the Film Commission Director for the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, makes sure everyone is doing it the right way, with permits and all the logistics. So much of it is public land, like National parks, the Bureau of Land Management, etc. There is a lot to juggle. Every project has different needs, not just with locations but with accommodations or casting or wanting to hire a local crew. Her job is to facilitate whatever aspects are needed and try to make it as seamless as possible whatever the needs are. 

Bega is also a board member for AFCI - The Association of Film Commissioners International—which represents a global network of more than 360 film commissions in approximately 40 countries across six continents. She is a member of FilmUSA - a national alliance representing state, regional, and local film commissions across the United States (over 100 represented at this time) - working to establish a Federal Film Office and collaborating / partnering at festivals and events around the world. Lastly, Bega is also a dedicated partner of LMGI (Location Managers Guild International).

Along with her incredible work for the Film Commission, Bega has a diverse background in the film industry - including being a PA on movies like Very Bad Things (1998) and Rounders (1998), working in costume design, photography, acting, and so much more.

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Liz went out into the remote backcountry with a wonderful group of public land protectors and will be sharing four of their stories with you all today. You’ll get to hear some personal stories of deep love, resiliency and intrigue straight from the person who beholds it, including Daniel Gomez, Patty Hine, Misha Inomoto, and Chandra LeGue.

On May 31st of this year, Liz braved the long, 3.5-hour journey through winding forest roads with no wifi or phone service in order to join a group of public land advocates at one of Oregon’s most long-lived old growth forests: Crabtree Valley. Located in Western Oregon, it is an environmental sanctuary, and those who are familiar with it describe it as “peaceful, resilient, diverse, and incredibly beautiful"-- with trees up to 1,000 years old (they were alive at the same time as Genghis Khan, y'all!).

Named the “Crabtree Valley Expedition,” this community-driven event was advertised as “two days of exploration to connect advocates, photographers, story tellers, legal forest defenders, naturalists, and forest lovers to an area that could be impacted by the Trump administration’s proposed management plan revisions for Bureau of Land Management forests in western Oregon.” Their hope in documenting the biodiversity of this ancient forest, in a multitude of ways, is that they can mount a successful campaign to continue protections for not just this place, but all old-growth forests on BLM lands (and beyond!).” And it couldn’t have been possible without the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Oregon Wild.

Oregon Wild works to protect and restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for future generations. Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild represents the fish and wildlife, ancient forests, and rich diversity of public lands and landscapes that make this state so special. They work to protect and restore the parts of the natural world that do not have a human voice, while not forgetting that humans are interconnected with nature and its systems.

Oregon Wild and other conservation groups have challenged numerous BLM logging proposals in recent years that have targeted mature and old-growth forests. Courts have sided with conservation groups, highlighting that, even under the significantly weaker safeguards of the 2016 RMPs, the agency has regularly violated its own rules and bedrock environmental laws in order to facilitate commercial logging projects. 

On February 19, 2026, the Trump administration announced its intention to revise Western Oregon BLM management plans. Administration officials have stated that their goal is to return to the logging levels of the 1970s and 80s—when the BLM and U.S. Forest Service were clear-cutting roughly 3-square miles of old-growth forests per week. To achieve this, they intend to override decades of court rulings protecting clean water and wildlife, and return to the very management practices that led to federal Endangered Species Act listings for coho salmon and other imperiled species in the first place. 

The 1,251 acres of wild forest--Crabtree Valley--is only still standing because of the persistent advocacy of the people who fell in love with it. Folks can support The River Democracy Act proposal by visiting Oregon Wild’s website link.

Lastly, tell Oregon's delegation: protect our old-growth forests. For more action tools from Oregon Wild, click here.

It's important we all speak up for these ancient, wild places. Liz hopes you enjoy this very special episode of Rangers of the Lost Park.

ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Daniel Gomez (he/him): Daniel moved a lot as a child but spent most of his teens and college years in Kansas, where he met his wife Megan at his local college. They moved to Oregon 13 years ago and just happened to pick up photography thanks to Daniel’s father-in-law who gifted him a camera upon arriving. Since then, Daniel has grown to love taking photos of the night sky, in particular, the Milky way over scenic landscapes such as Mt. Hood. Daniel and his wife (love that he included his wife in everything, green flag) are passionate gardeners and grow most of their own produce. Last year, they grew 1000 lbs of produce out of their garden/orchard in our backyard. Daniel has since added a few more beds this year so they are hoping to grow even more. You can see Daniel's photography on his website and Instagram.

Patty Hine (she/her): Patty is a Pacific Northwesterner who's having the time of her life on five acres in rural Lane County with her wife, Debby, of 32 years. A retired Navy officer and college instructor, Patty has led the scrappy group known as 350 Eugene for the past 15 years, and has been fighting for progressive climate and energy policy. Patty and Debby backpack in the Cascades and camp in the Oregon Coast Range when they're not growing tons of food and hitting the streets to fight for justice with their climate buddies.

Misha Inomoto (they/them): Originally from San Diego, CA, Misha Inomoto moved out to Olympia, WA about a decade ago to go to school at Evergreen State College, where they graduated with a dual major in Ecology and Botany. After a summer school trip to Alaska in 2019, where Misha backpacked for 4 weeks in the backcountry, they came back enamored with lichens and bryophytes. Misha moved to Eugene, OR in 2022 after graduating, to look for work in a larger town that still had the feel of Olympia. They have since spent a lot of time volunteering with local non-profits to help restore and protect public lands. Since Misha was a child, they have spent as much time as possible outside. Their love of learning extends to not only botany, but languages as well. Misha is currently teaching themself Japanese and Spanish. They love being outside because it calms them. It makes them feel safe. While there are inherent dangers outside, Misha always felt a belonging and unquenchable curiosity about their surroundings. On days off, you can usually find Misha outside: volunteering, cycling, hiking, camping, or botanizing. They also love cooking and finding fun ways to pair unusual accoutrements with wine! You can follow along Misha's journey via Instagram. 

Chandra LeGue (she/her): Born and r...

Liz and Bob discuss the consequences of erasing history from our nation's National Parks will entail, especially in regards to future generations and their access to knowledge and historical facts. They also talk about bear encounters, a sneaky fox who steals boots, weird German words, hanging upside down in a tree while playing the saxophone, the book that Bob is currently writing, and more!

More about Bob:

After graduate school, Bob first taught at the University of Rochester and then at the Political Science Department and the School of Public Policy (SPP, now the Ford School) at the University of Michigan.

He received a PhD in Political Science from UCLA and a B.A. in International Relations and German Studies from Stanford University.  Not only that, but he played saxophone for the notorious Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band.  

Bob regularly teaches a summer course on the politics of national parks, on-site. He alternates between Politics of the Greater Yellowstone Area and the Politics of the National Parks of Colorado, with some Utah. “You know that you want to join us,” he says.

If you can’t join one of those courses in the field, Bob developed an online course on the “Politics of Yellowstone.” You need not be a student at the University of Illinois to enroll.  

Most of Bob’s research has been dominated by political economy, but now he is interested more in environmental questions and the politics of culture and heritage. His favorite hobbies are hiking, backpacking, and photography. You can sometimes find him on a bike or in a kayak. Most of his photography focuses on the outdoors, especially in the national parks.

Bob's current book-length examines the politics behind the ways that US national parks interpret Western expansion. Past major projects have looked at the role of hegemony in the international political economy, the domestic political economy of trade cooperation, and transdisciplinary research in the social sciences; he has also written on some miscellaneous topics.

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In this episode, Liz and Meg talk about resilience and the role joy plays in challenging times. Together, they explore how to stay informed without becoming consumed by the news cycle, the importance of caring for ourselves as we advocate for the places we love, and why local action and community connection matter now more than ever.

Meg is the creator and host of Outdoor Minimalist, a podcast that raises awareness through conversation, information, and mindfulness regarding some of the most important environmental issues of our time. The goal of Outdoor Minimalist is to give outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor companies tools they can use to change their behavior when engaging in outdoor recreation to lower their overall environmental impact. 

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Leah talks about her time as a park ranger at Nicodemus National Historic Site and the White House Visitor Center, why cats are a feminist icon, intersectional environmentalism at its core, and more!

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Liz and Chrisha talk about all sorts of fun things: mushroom foraging, absolutely diabolical river tubing stories, gardening, and more!

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The Refuge includes diverse habitats that support an abundance of species including caribou, brown, black and polar bears, Dall sheep, moose, foxes, muskoxen, marine mammals including whales and seals, and thousands of different birds. The calving grounds of the Porcupine Caribou herd, which have sustained Gwich’in people for generations, are within the Coastal Plain of the Refuge. The Refuge’s coastal plain also provides an important denning area for female polar bears in winter. It is SO important that we protect this incredible place.

Joining Liz is author and longtime resident of Alaska: Debbie Miller. She shares stories of magical wildlife encounters within ANWR, her deep love for Alaska wilderness and more! Speak up for the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge while you still can.

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Joining Rangers of the Lost Park to talk about this investigative and humanistic film are the two people who are the creatives behind it: Executive Producer and Co-Director Vivian Sorenson and Executive Producer Lisa Holmes! These women are intelligent, creative, kind, and truly wonderful.

We talk about the importance of supporting local farmers and the non-profits directly involved; we talk about finding community and enlightening conversations at the kitchen table; we talk about sea otters and pikas; we talk about Mary and Wendell Berry's involvement in the film-- and so much more!

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Aaron and Liz talk about their shared love for the outdoors, funny stories from our time as rangers, an update on the US Forest Service reorganization (spoiler: it sucks), current public lands issues, and some much needed laughter. Because you can have two truths at once: you can be informed and talk about what is going on, AND find joy through it all.

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Jesse shares raw aspects of her journey throughout her Fire career, who she is at her core and how she dedicates her time to speaking up for herself and for others. She also shares some exciting stories from her time as a firefighter!

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Did you know that the location of Alligator Alcatraz, the very place that is currently causing ecological destruction, is the reason for the existence of the Clean Water Act, NEPA, and Earth Day? Do you want to know how? Let me tell you a story. You will get to learn all about its fascinating history, the environmental fight that came out of a proposed jetport in the heart of the Everglades, and what Friends of the Everglades is now doing to take action against Alligator Alcatraz.

I'm joined by Eve Samples, the Executive Director for Friends of the Everglades, who gives us an intimate perspective of how to combat Alligator Alcatraz and protect the important ecological diversity of the Florida Everglades.

Take Action: Sign up for Friends of the Everglades' newsletter to keep up to date with what's happening in the Everglades.
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Sources:
1. "How a detention center awoke a decades-old environmental fight" - NPR
2. "STOP "Alligator Alcatraz" - America's WORST idea" - Friends of the Everglades
3. "Lawsuit Opposing "Alligator Alcatraz" Points To Federal Ties, Land Disturbance" - National Parks Traveler
4. "Unpacking Florida's immigration trends - demographers take a closer look at the legal and undocumented population" - WLRN Public Media
5. "Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings" - Reuters
6. "Trump says his plan to expel millions of immigrants will be a 'bloody story'" - Independent UK
7. "Denied, detailed, deported: the faces of Trump's immigration crackdown" - The Guardian
8. "America's Everglades - The largest subtropical wilderness in the United States" - National Park Service
9. "Endless Opportunities in Nature's Mosaic" - National Park Service
10. "An Insider's Guide to Everglades & Beyond" - NPCA

Cassie and Danielle catch up with Liz on what has happened regarding our Parks, Forests, and more-- plus what we need to pay attention to. Taking action is a community effort, and we can find solace in knowing that so many of us truly care.

Enjoy the view, but watch your back. We are Rangers of the Lost Park, encouraging you to Ranger On!
  
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We talk about her time and experiences from both Season 6 of Alone and Season 1 of Alone: Frozen, of which she won after 50 days alone out in the harsh (and beautiful) Canadian wilderness. Woniya also shares her perspectives as a woman who practices bushcraft and her sense of belonging in nature. What does she wish she had brought with her as an item on the show? What are some of the biggest mistakes she has seen contestants make? What was recovery for her like afterwards? All this and more on this week's very special episode!

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Liz and AL catch up since they last spoke in September. AL has worked in conservation as a wildlife biologist for years until last February when he was caught in the crosshairs of the DOGE firings. Since then, he has made it his mission to provide representation for kids and black and brown communities. AL helps ease folks into loving the outdoors and has a warm, earnest personality and heart. Listen to AL's stories about a wolf pack encounter in Alaska, his perspective and expertise regarding communities who are most prone to the "nature gap," and how he is determined to continue working in the conservation field.

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Learn more about nature gaps from The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America's Nature Loss study by The Center for American Progress, Justice Outside, and Conservation Science Partners.

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In this episode, we talk about Lance's newest book called Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness, what it means to embrace queer joy, how nature is healing for all of us, and so much more. 

If you enjoy books like Into the Wild by John Krakauer, anything by Jack Kerouac, or adventure novels with complex and beautiful character development, then you need to read Out There.

You can find/order Lance's book Out There: Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness from your local bookstore or online from Amazon Books. Or, you can add it to your TBR on Goodreads.

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With soaring songbird melodies and a voice as clear as a bell, Kirstie Lynn is one to watch in the folk music scene. Drawing inspiration from nature and the human experience, her poetic lyricism and nostalgic songwriting harken back to the folk music revival of the 60’s but with a refreshing feeling of newness. With her vocal training, Kirstie Lynn's voice is free and easy to listen to. Listeners have compared her voice and style to that of Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Brandi Carlile, and Judy Collins, but her singing is truly something new and refreshing. 

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Liz and Kirstie talk about all things music and its colorful past within protest eras. Kirstie shares stories from her past and present, discusses folk artists who inspire her, and how music soothes her soul.

You can find Kirstie Lynn playing either solo or with long-time friend and music partner, Galen Clark, in the Kansas City area.

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Listen to Kirstie Lynn on Spotify.

Songs played on the episode in order of appearance:

1. "Sweetest Someone" by Kirstie Lynn (2021)
2. "Pray The Snow Melts" by Kirstie Lynn, Galen Clark (2025)
3. "Turn, Turn, Turn" by Pete Seeger (1959)
4. "There But For Fortune" by Joan Baez (1966)
5. "The Time's They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan (1964)
6. "The Fiddle And The Drum" by Joni Mitchell (1969)
7. "Freedom Day" by Max Roach ft. Abbey Lincoln (1961)
8. "Blowin' In The Wind" by Peter, Paul & Mary (1963)
9. "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke (1964)
10. "Eve Of Destruction" by Barry McGuire (1965)
11. "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield (1966)
12. "Ain't I Right" by Marty Robbins (1966)
13. "An Open Letter To My Teenage Son" by Victor Lundberg (1967)
14. "The Fish Cheer / I-Feel'-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" by Country Joe & the Fish (1967)
15. "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" by Pete Seeger (1959)
16. "This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie (1940)
17. "Song About America" by Olive Klug (2024)
18. "Wind Through The Trees (feat. Joseph Nuñez) (Waltz)" by Kirstie Lynn, Galen Clark (2022)

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Emily has been an active gear tester, photographer, and outdoor journalist for the last 8 years. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Outside Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Southern Living Magazine, CNN, and Outdoor Gear Lab, among others. When she’s not hunched over her desk writing on a deadline, you can find her nerding out about her favorite hiking boots, eating Ben & Jerry’s, wrestling with her dog Marla, or hiking all over the Rocky Mountains.

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Andrea is a nationally recognized strategist who has advised the White House, Cabinet officials, unions, NGOs, Tribal Nations, and community leaders. She’s helped pass bipartisan legislation on everything from immigration and farm labor to wildfire, toxic chemicals, and pay for federal wildland firefighters. She’s served at the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service, overseeing wildfire management, public lands, and Tribal relations across millions of acres in the Rocky Mountain region. 

But Andrea’s story isn’t just about titles or wins. It’s about what it costs to lead with integrity inside massive systems—and what happens when you do. Today, we’re talking about power, public lands, policy, uphill battles, being fired by this administration, resilience, and what it really means to serve.

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A congressional plan to force a Chilean-owned copper mine into the headwaters of the nation’s most visited and beloved Wilderness is moving forward, with Representative Stauber introducing Joint Resolution 140 on Jan 12, 2026. The bill went to the floor for a vote on Wednesday, January 21. It passed 214-208. It now heads to the Senate, and timing is yet unknown.

Joining Liz for this deep dive episode is Ingrid Lyons, the Executive Director of Save the Boundary Waters. Ingrid talks about why the Boundary Waters is so special and why everyone needs to care about protecting it. These are OUR public lands and we won't let them be taken away.

TAKE ACTION: Call and email your Senators NOW using the Save the BWCA action toolkit: Call Form & Email Form.

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Book recommendation from Alex: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk.

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Steve talks about how SUWA is working to stop coal mining from being implemented in the 48,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land that would directly affect visitors' experiences in Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef National Parks and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. He also tells us his favorite fossils, details an account with a raccoon who stole his food, and more!

Thank you to our listeners for tuning in for our 2025 Rangers of the Lost Park podcast kickoff. We are so grateful for you and plan on ramping up our content even more for 2026. We sincerely hope you have a happy New Year and go in with a new sense of vigor and hope.

Learn more about this issue on SUWA's website.
Follow SUWA on Instagram: @ProtectWildUtah.

Other Sources:

1. U.S. Energy Information Administration: Coal Explained.
2. Stanford University: Q&A: Stanford expert explains why we continue burning coal for energy.
3. @thegarbagequeen on TikTok.

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We speak with Chuck about Land Back, the Rights of Nature, what it means to be a good leader, National Parks and park rangers, and more! Chuck shares many words of wisdom and is just a kind-heartened human we appreciate dearly. He even shares not one but three bear encounter stories! We hope you enjoy.

Read more about Chuck Sams as the 19th Director of the National Park Service: NPS.
Watch the Central Oregon LandWatch Livable Future Forum with Chuck Sams here: YouTube.
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Read about the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation getting 900 acres of land back: Native News Online.

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Book recommendations by Emily:
1. Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier by Tom Kizzia
2. The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey Into the Alaskan Wilds by Caroline Van Hemert

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We speak about National Parks and the importance of maintaining democracy within the United States and for our public lands. We discuss how we can make a difference and advocate for the environment. We dive into some fun topics like fantasy worlds, what he likes to do when recreating outside, and more.

Thank you, Ken Burns, for continuously advocating for National Parks, public lands, and democracy! We hope you enjoy this episode of Rangers of the Lost Park.

Check out Ken Burns' new documentary The American Revolution - now streaming on PBS, among all his other documentaries, including The National Parks: America's Best Idea.

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Find out about upcoming guided trips from Ashley: LinkTree.
Have a marriage proposal coming up? Contact Ashley here for information about her new business: SedonaEngagements.com.

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You can find her Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup series anywhere books are sold. Support your local bookstore and libraries!

Learn more about the Wolf Conservation Center here.
Follow Wolf Conservation Center on Instagram: @wolfconservationcenter.

Learn more about LightHawk Conservation Flying here.
Learn more about the Red Wolf Coalition here.

Find out more about Leokadia George's book at Briley and Baxter Publications website.
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Email Leokadia George at: LeokadiaGeorge.Books@gmail.com.

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Sources Cited:

1. Wolf Conservation Center - Wolf Populations
2. USFWS Gray Wolf Questions & Answers
3. USFWS Final Mexican Wolf Recover Plan
4. USFWS Red Wolf Recovery Program

5. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Gray Wolf Species Recovery

Read about Senator Mike Lee's proposal: Borderlands Conservation Act
See the full text here: Energy.Senate.Gov
Read the SF Gate article: 'Shameless': Utah senator revives crusade against public lands
*In the episode Liz mistakingly said Outside Magazine instead of SF Gate*

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If you are a ranger (former, current, furloughed, excepted, etc.), whether you're from the US Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, or other relevant agency, we encourage you to sign up with the link below! Once you sign up, Sandra will pair you up with one of the hundreds of kind individuals who signed up to send a care package to a ranger.

If you are not a ranger but wish to support one as a caring member of the community, sign up to "Adopt-a-Ranger" with the link below! More details will be sent afterwards with all that you need to know next.

*This is considered mutual aid and does not violate any ethics laws. No one's personal information will be available for anyone to see publicly.*

Rangers: Sign up HERE to receive a care package from a caring community member.
"Adopt-a-Ranger": Sign up HERE to send a care package to a ranger.

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See original "Adopt-a-Ranger" post here: Instagram

Donate to Association of National Park Rangers: ANPR

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*Disclaimer: The sound is a bit wonky at points in this episode. Apologies for this and hope you still enjoy!

Interested in learning more about New Mexico Wild? You can find their website at nmwild.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

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Sources:

1. Border Lands Conservation Act
2. The Wilderness Act of 1964 Explanation

Gabrielle, also known as "Chaotic Forager" on social media, just wrote and published her first book Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting and the Seasonal Life, which she describes as a "guide to fielding" as opposed to a field guide. She wants to help people become comfortable with foraging and to learn more about why it is so good for us!

Gabrielle's book can be found wherever books are sold and is out now! Go give it a read!

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Alongside all the other amazing federal workers who protect our public lands, Hannah has experienced the tumultuous uncertainty that plagues the federal workforce this year. She shares what she is doing now, what she's been through as a federal worker in 2025, and how much she loves being a ranger.

Please support our federal workers by sharing this episode and Hannah's story with others. We encourage you to stand up for our public lands and the rangers who work so hard to serve them.

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We speak with SJ about what happened on May 20 when they flew the flag and what happened in August when they were consequentially fired for it. SJ also shares about their passions, education, and belief in the Constitution and the right to express Freedom of Speech. We also have some fun and share some silly stories together because, at the end of the day, we want to be joyful despite the adversity thrown our way.

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Sources Cited in this episode:
1. Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
2. Federal Register
3. Overview of Public Lands Rule
4. Proposed Rescission
5. Resistance Rangers Instagram Post: Instagram vs. Reality
6. BLM About Livestock Grazing
7. BLM Livestock Grazing Overview
8. 7 Ways Oil and Gas Drilling are Bad for the Environment
9. Renewable Energy Article
10. National Recreation and Park Association

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Yolanda Fulmer is a Tlingít Matriarch of The Raven Nest House from Glacier Bay, Alaska. She has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights, forest protection, and climate justice for over 3 decades. As a representative of Women for Forests and the Tongass Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN International), Yolanda has rallied for the protection of the Tongass National Forest and the codification of the Roadless Rule to ensure the survival of ecosystems, cultures, and food sovereignty in Southeast Alaska. Grounded in her ancestral traditions, Yolanda works to amplify Indigenous women’s voices in environmental policy, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving, just, and sustainable world.

Tlingít & Haida's mission is to: "Preserve our sovereignty, enhance our economic and cultural resources, and promote self-sufficiency and self-governance for our citizens. In 1935, the Central Council of the Tlingít and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska was established to pursue a land suit on behalf of the Tlingít and Haida people. We evolved out of our people’s struggle to retain our way of life, strongly based on subsistence. Today, we are one of the two federally recognized regional tribes in Alaska. The Tlingít and Haida people are brought together by common interests in protecting, preserving and advocating for the rights of our people, including our rights to claim lands we have used from time immemorial, lands we were given no claim to under the Western concept of land ownership." (Source: Official Tlingít & Haida Website)

To learn more about the Roadless Rule, listen to our previous recording of Episode 5: The Roadless Rule (Apple Podcasts & Spotify).

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Learn more about Yolanda & Women For Forests - Tongass Forest, Alaska here: WECAN Website

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Speaking with us today is Riva Duncan, who retired at the end of 2020 after 32+ years with the US Forest Service, first as a forester then a wildland firefighter and manager.  Shortly after retirement, Riva joined Grassroots Wildland Firefighters advocacy non-profit. She also joined the US Forest Service's International Programs as an emergency management specialist assisting national parks in North Macedonia and the Republic of Georgia and teaching wildland firefighting skills virtually to first responders and military personnel in Ukraine.

Riva shares a crazy story about a bear encounter while fighting fire, Mikayla talks about the time she almost lost her house to a wildfire, and Liz discusses a time she called in a fire she stumbled upon!

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Sources Cited in this episode:

1. USDA Reorganization Announcement
2. Secretary Memorandum SM 1078-015
3. About the US Forest Service - usda.gov
4. About the US Forest Service - supremecourt.gov
5. USFS Organization
6. USFS Regional Foresters
7. Region 5 - About the Area
8. Field Organization and Administrative History of the National Forest System - forestservicemuseum.org
9. The USDA Forest Service - The First Century
10. Forest Service Regions
11. The Land We Cared For . . . A History of the Forest Service's Eastern Region
12. 8KPAX - Missoula & Western Montana Article
13. Montana Free Press Article
14. Mountain Journal Article
15. The Guardian Article

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the terrible news? Negative news coverage impacts mental health, click here to learn more about how your brain processes this information and what you can do to reduce negative impacts. Enjoy some time in nature and embrace taking a break to rest. If you feel empowered to make change, get involved with a group such as Resistance Rangers and search for volunteer opportunities near you. We will get through this together!

Additional resources used for this episode:

1. Presidential Memorandum from the Obama Administration
2. Trump Invokes Roosevelt
3. EPA Endangerment Finding Impact
4. Land and Water Conservation Fund Secretarial Order 3388
5. H.R. 1957 - Great American Outdoors Act
6. Trump's "Gold Standard Science"
7. Stand Up For Science Petition
8. Health and Environmental Risks from Lead-based Ammunition
9. Lead Bullet Risks for Wildlife and Humans
10. Biden Administration Public Lands Rule
11. Trump Administration Removal of 30 Endangered Species from List

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Learn about what it means to be a ranger, why you should care about National Parks and public lands, and hear some hilarious first-hand ranger stories. Lounging marmots, bears with critical thinking skills, celebrity run-ins, and more!

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Liz takes a deep dive into the Roadless Rule and its controversial history while Mikayla hangs out and eats a cookie.

In short, the 2001 Roadless Rule has quite the reputation within the United States federal government, US states, Indigenous Tribes, and the every day Forest visitor. 58.5 million acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas are established throughout the United States on National Forest Systems Land and, recently, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the desire and motivation to rescind the Roadless Rule. What does this entail? Why should you care? Let's talk about it.

All resources for this episode are listed below in the order stated in this episode:

1. USFS Roadless Information
2. USDA Press Release
3. US Federal Register
4. Regulations.gov
5. USFS 2001 Roadless Rule
6. Congress.gov Roadless Rule Definition
7. EarthJustice Roadless Rule Timeline
8. USFS Alaska Roadless Rule Public Comments
9. National Institutes of Health 2024 Scientific Study

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Ben (or Benji) shares his passion and love for his work as a biologist for the US Forest Service, including how he got into his field of work and how he continues to fight for his job. He also provides some really fun and interesting facts about several wildlife species, including birds and crabs.

Like Mikayla and Liz, Ben was illegally fired by the Trump administration in February, and has stood up for not only himself but all federal workers who do important deeds to protect our public lands. He even stood up directly to Elon Musk, in person, and to find out what all was said, you'll have to tune in and listen to this special episode!

All views expressed in this episode are our own individual opinions, and do not reflect the views or perspectives of the US Forest Service or any other federal agency workers.

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Indivisible SYV: @indivisiblesyv

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The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) union has a long history of supporting working-class federal employees and their families. They have been integral for current federal workers experiencing hardship instilled by the current administration.

For insight and guidance regarding how rangers and federal employees can carefully elevate their voices, skip ahead to 31:00.

To learn more about NFFE, visit their website at www.nffe.org.
Follow NFFE on Instagram @nffe_union.

To learn more about the Forest Service Council, visit their website at www.nffe-fsc.org.
Follow NFFE-FSC on Instagram @nffe_fsc.

Other Resources Mentioned:
Rise up: Federal Workers Legal Defense Network
AFL-CIO
Office of Government Ethics
Workforce Reshaping Operations Handbook

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This episode consists of introductions and brief dives into the lives of Liz and Mikayla, as well as the acknowledgement of indigenous peoples and stolen land, and a brief explanation of America's Best Idea. How can you help voice your concerns and perspectives regarding public lands? This is explained toward the end of the episode for those who wish to learn more.

We are just getting started and excited to have you here!

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