Category Archives: Parks, National & Otherwise

Domestic Terrorism Comes To Cuyahoga Valley!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Ranger Bob

Holy crap- I know this bridge so well: 5 arrested in plot to blow up Cleveland bridge U.S. authorities have arrested five self-described anarchists in Cleveland for allegedly plotting to blow up a bridge, the U.S. Justice Department said today….The … Continue reading →

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For A Fallen Sister

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Ranger Bob

The Retread Ranger Station will resume normal business hours tomorrow. In the meantime, please remember: though I never met her, Margaret Anderson was my sister; and though I never met him either, Benjamin Barnes was our son. I’m working hard … Continue reading →

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Rangers On A Plane

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ranger Bob

My mother just filled me in on the latest doings of Alec Baldwin, hometown hero. I’m not all that interested in celebrity news— I prefer her True Crime stories– but there’s no getting around it, Massapequa produced quite a crew. … Continue reading →

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To The Sea Caves, At All Costs

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Ranger Bob

I think if you polled rangers asking, “What do you most want to visitors to understand?” nine out of ten would answer, “Believe the warnings.” This sad and infuriating story from Yosemite is a perfect illustration: Ranger finds body in … Continue reading →

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More Memories

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Ranger Bob

A bit of history from the park where I learned that most people look better with their clothes on: Cape Cod Times, August 7, 2011 Nudity a Defining Seashore Issue …After decades of decorous skinny-dipping at remote Seashore beaches, in … Continue reading →

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Darwin at Work at Cuyahoga Valley

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ranger Bob

Safety Tip of the Day: when the government spends a fortune building viewing platforms and guard rails around a waterfall, there might be a reason for it. Man Plunges More Than 80 Feet Into Raging Falls, Dies Officials with the … Continue reading →

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Letter From California, 1977

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Ranger Bob

The photo above was taken the day before I began my NPS career, on the balcony of a motel just outside the Sequoia National Park entrance station. I recently came across a copy of the letter I was typing, and … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace, Geoff And Molly

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Ranger Bob

Murdered on the Appalachian Trail, twenty years ago today.

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A Day’s Work In Yosemite

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Ranger Bob

From today’s NPS Morning Report: Yosemite National Park (CA) Seriously Injured Climber Rescued From El Capitan Park dispatch received a report of an injured climber on a climbing route known as The Nose on El Capitan on the evening of … Continue reading →

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Good News From Out West

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Ranger Bob

Remember that trio of very bad people who were suspected to be hiding out in Yellowstone earlier this month? (How bad? Like, murderers.) US Marshals: 2 men who escaped from Arizona prison, accomplice may be in Yellowstone area Well, one … Continue reading →

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There’s No “I” In Teamwork

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Ranger Bob

But there’s nothing but “me me me” in Favre. This is where Brett’s idea of team spirit is taking the Vikings: training camp well underway, still dangling, they are scrounging around for 40-year-old has-beens to stand by, just in case: … Continue reading →

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Gichigami’s In A Mood

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Ranger Bob

Near-shore marine forecast for tomorrow: MONDAY…W WIND 20 TO 25 KT…WITH A FEW GALE FORCE GUSTS OVER 35 KT. WAVES 6 TO 8 FT. And Ranger Sue had a Manitou Island trip scheduled for tomorrow morning. I don’t think so.

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