Park Ranger: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some forests are so big that rangers use maps and radios to stay in touch across the trees.
Through history
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Long ago
People have looked after wild places for many, many years. Early caretakers kept trails open so travelers could find their way.
Tools of the trade
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Saw
A saw helps a ranger cut up a fallen tree so the trail can be clear again.
A day in the job
- MorningThe ranger walks the trails with a map and a radio, checking that paths are clear and signs are easy to read.
Words to know
- Trail
- A trail is a path through nature that people walk on to explore.
Quiz time
Rangers like to feed wild deer so they become friends with people.
A Park Ranger can help you learn to spot birds like woodpeckers.