Stephanie McCullough, Author at The Ranger Desk

Naturalist Gatekeeping: Stop Shaming Beginners

Naturalist gatekeeping can frighten people away from trying new things. Lets encourage beginners to love what we love, not shame them.

This land tells a story: Booker T. Washington National Monument. Stand in the spot where a family of slaves learned that they were free.

Discover where to stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Ten scenic stops and hikes along the parkway’s northern section.

Why I became a Wilderness First Responder: how a scary accident taught me that doing your best is always enough.

Learn the twelve must-haves for your wilderness first aid kit, including items not found in a traditional first aid kit.

My white privilege helped me become a park ranger. I feel safe in nature and in national parks when so many others don’t.

Where to stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway: North Carolina, featuring ten must-see spots along the parkway’s southern half.

I am often asked how I became a park ranger at US national parks. Here’s how the greatest adventure of my life began.

Our fears have much to teach us. Instead of pushing them away, learn how to embrace your fear of hiking alone.

All-terrain wheelchairs have arrived in many parks in the US and beyond. But are hiking wheelchairs coming to a park near you?