LEGO Park Ranger
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Everyone has a hobby. Some are stranger than others. We build National Parks out of LEGO.
It is that time of year when we remind everyone that June 21st is recognized as Hike Naked Day, offering a chance for bold hikers to discover nature in their birthday suits. Cont.
June 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It is that time of year when we remind everyone that June 21st is recognized as Hike Naked Day, offering a chance for bold hikers to discover nature in their birthday suits. Cont.
There’s fast, and then there is hearing that there are donuts in the break room fast.
June 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
There’s fast, and then there is hearing that there are donuts in the break room fast.
Legend tells, in the early morning hours of June 17, 1775, 250 years ago today, William Prescott, still in his bathrobe and drinking his Dunks coffee, surveyed the newly built redoubt on Breed’s Hill. Cont.
June 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Legend tells, in the early morning hours of June 17, 1775, 250 years ago today, William Prescott, still in his bathrobe and drinking his Dunks coffee, surveyed the newly built redoubt on Breed’s Hill. Cont.
“Sorry folks, if you are looking for Old Faithful you just mist it.” May your Father’s Day be filled with Dad jokes both awful and awfully good!
June 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“Sorry folks, if you are looking for Old Faithful you just mist it.” May your Father’s Day be filled with Dad jokes both awful and awfully good!
Among the celebrated titans of the civil rights movement, Bayard Rustin is often forgotten. As a gay man, Rustin was sidelined and instead worked behind the scenes. This included as an advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. who he instructed in the nonviolence strategies that became his signature. Cont.
June 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Among the celebrated titans of the civil rights movement, Bayard Rustin is often forgotten. As a gay man, Rustin was sidelined and instead worked behind the scenes. This included as an advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. who he instructed in the nonviolence strategies that became his signature. Cont.
It was Friday the 13th and there was a new ability to correct National Parks that misrepresented American history. Jason Voorhees was more than happy to take this opportunity to restore sanity to Crystal Lake National Park that had disparaged his name for far too long.
June 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It was Friday the 13th and there was a new ability to correct National Parks that misrepresented American history. Jason Voorhees was more than happy to take this opportunity to restore sanity to Crystal Lake National Park that had disparaged his name for far too long.
With Great White Sharks returning to Cape Cod National Seashore for the summer, the park’s order of shark repellent had arrived just in time. Be careful out there!
June 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
With Great White Sharks returning to Cape Cod National Seashore for the summer, the park’s order of shark repellent had arrived just in time. Be careful out there!
Unfortunately, at the weekly Astronomy Program, Great Basin National Park rangers discovered stars weren’t the only thing that mostly come out at night…. Mostly.
June 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Unfortunately, at the weekly Astronomy Program, Great Basin National Park rangers discovered stars weren’t the only thing that mostly come out at night…. Mostly.
In 1944 Pauli Murray was a law student at Howard University when she wrote a paper arguing that the best way to test the constitutionality of segregation was to focus not on the “equality” of separate but equal laws, but on the “separation.” Murray’s idea was mocked by both the teacher and students.
June 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In 1944 Pauli Murray was a law student at Howard University when she wrote a paper arguing that the best way to test the constitutionality of segregation was to focus not on the “equality” of separate but equal laws, but on the “separation.” Murray’s idea was mocked by both the teacher and students.
Taking a quick rest along the trail, Ranger Charles awoke to find two of the Pinnacles National Park condors checking on him. He quickly assured them he was not dead yet.
June 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Taking a quick rest along the trail, Ranger Charles awoke to find two of the Pinnacles National Park condors checking on him. He quickly assured them he was not dead yet.
Recent rain and floods have created the perfect conditions for an overwhelming scourge of mosquitoes at Congaree National Park. If you feel lightheaded while visiting the park, it is probably from the blood loss. We would suggest sitting down to rest, but that would only make it worse.
June 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Recent rain and floods have created the perfect conditions for an overwhelming scourge of mosquitoes at Congaree National Park. If you feel lightheaded while visiting the park, it is probably from the blood loss. We would suggest sitting down to rest, but that would only make it worse.
It was always a challenge when the annual inventory of the park’s archives included a random sample from the wilderness file cabinet.
June 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It was always a challenge when the annual inventory of the park’s archives included a random sample from the wilderness file cabinet.
In 1924, 45 years before the Stonewall Uprising, Henry Gerber founded The Society for Human Rights, the first group in the United States dedicated to homosexual rights. Gerber was soon arrested and the group was disbanded within a year. Cont.
June 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In 1924, 45 years before the Stonewall Uprising, Henry Gerber founded The Society for Human Rights, the first group in the United States dedicated to homosexual rights. Gerber was soon arrested and the group was disbanded within a year. Cont.
Harriet Tubman, a real person, was many things, suffragist, soldier, nurse, spy, but she is best known as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. Cont.
June 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Harriet Tubman, a real person, was many things, suffragist, soldier, nurse, spy, but she is best known as a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. Cont.
While it is the geologic splendor of the three giant natural bridges that bring visitors to Utah’s remote Natural Bridges National Monument, the park should also be considered one of the best spots in the NPS to watch the elegant dance “Searching For a Cell Phone Signal”. So majestic, so futile.
June 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
While it is the geologic splendor of the three giant natural bridges that bring visitors to Utah’s remote Natural Bridges National Monument, the park should also be considered one of the best spots in the NPS to watch the elegant dance “Searching For a Cell Phone Signal”. So majestic, so futile.
As morale continued to slide, the park’s bouncy castle became a respite from the madness. Hang in there. #FindYourRespite
June 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As morale continued to slide, the park’s bouncy castle became a respite from the madness. Hang in there. #FindYourRespite
As the chorus of “Mine!” rose to a crescendo, Ranger Angela instantly regretted ordering the large ice cream cone.
June 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
As the chorus of “Mine!” rose to a crescendo, Ranger Angela instantly regretted ordering the large ice cream cone.
Sue Kunitomi Embrey was 19 years old when in May 1942 her family was forced to move from their home in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles to the Manzanar War Relocation Center. Years later, she would return to Manzanar as part of the first pilgrimage in 1969. Cont.
May 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Sue Kunitomi Embrey was 19 years old when in May 1942 her family was forced to move from their home in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles to the Manzanar War Relocation Center. Years later, she would return to Manzanar as part of the first pilgrimage in 1969. Cont.
In 1915, Stephen Mather gathered a group of political and business leaders for two weeks traveling through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park in an effort to convince them to support the concept of the National Park Service. Cont.
May 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In 1915, Stephen Mather gathered a group of political and business leaders for two weeks traveling through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park in an effort to convince them to support the concept of the National Park Service. Cont.
Ranger Ted was sure this would be the most excellent ranger program ever!
May 29, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Ranger Ted was sure this would be the most excellent ranger program ever!
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta may be the household names, but the United Farm Workers Union was created because of the pioneering efforts of Larry Itliong. A Filipino labor organizer since the 1930s, Itliong advocated and organized for the Filipino farm and cannery workers. Cont.
May 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta may be the household names, but the United Farm Workers Union was created because of the pioneering efforts of Larry Itliong. A Filipino labor organizer since the 1930s, Itliong advocated and organized for the Filipino farm and cannery workers. Cont.
When in DC, it’s worth visiting all the National Parks, even the Nationals Park. #FindYourBallPark
May 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
When in DC, it’s worth visiting all the National Parks, even the Nationals Park. #FindYourBallPark
We remember all the men and women who gave their lives protecting our country. Many National Park Service sites, from National Monuments to Historic Sites to National Memorials and Battlefields, are dedicated to remembering their sacrifice. May these sites continue to inspire for generations.
May 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We remember all the men and women who gave their lives protecting our country. Many National Park Service sites, from National Monuments to Historic Sites to National Memorials and Battlefields, are dedicated to remembering their sacrifice. May these sites continue to inspire for generations.
When trying to influence Congress and the Supreme Court, it helps to be close by. After the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Alice Paul and the National Woman’s Party moved into a historic home in the shadow of the Capitol to continue their push for an Equal Rights Amendment. Cont.
May 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When trying to influence Congress and the Supreme Court, it helps to be close by. After the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Alice Paul and the National Woman’s Party moved into a historic home in the shadow of the Capitol to continue their push for an Equal Rights Amendment. Cont.
We are on a quick trip to DC this long weekend. Obviously we took the required photo of the Washington Monument. We have to say, we prefer a trip to the mall with national monuments.
May 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We are on a quick trip to DC this long weekend. Obviously we took the required photo of the Washington Monument. We have to say, we prefer a trip to the mall with national monuments.