Summary:

Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar reflect on the parks and places that shaped their childhoods, highlighting how family trips and experiences inspired their careers in outdoor recreation and park management. They share personal stories, recent park expansions, and advice for aspiring park professionals.

Keywords:

Outdoor recreation, parks, California, Yosemite, Death Valley, park ranger, family trips, conservation, public lands, career in parks

Key topics:

Childhood park experiences

Influence of family trips on career choices

Recent park expansions in California

Unique parks and hidden gems in California

Advice for aspiring park professionals

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation and Personal Stories

04:38 Exploring Childhood Memories in Nature

09:29 Diverse Outdoor Experiences: From Yosemite to Death Valley

14:48 The Impact of Family on Career Paths in Parks

19:34 Opportunities in Outdoor Recreation Careers

23:01 Conclusion and Call to Action

Resources:

California State Parks - https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Death Valley National Park - https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

Yosemite National Park - https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

Bodie State Historic Park - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509

Pacific Telephone Pioneers - https://www.telephonepioneers.org/

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