Adventure 006, Ranger 004-California State Ranger

Gary and Ranger-Interpreter John C at Ft Tejon

Capture California, the Game-2013

Adventure: 006, Ranger 004-California State Ranger

Team: YOLT

Date:  October 4, 2013

Location: Fort Tejon

Description:
When we came to Ft Tejon, we were greeted by the ranger-interpreter John C. He shared a bit of the history of the Fort and told us where we could tour for a few minutes to get the biggest bang for our time.

Adventure 006, Ranger 03 - Inyo National Forest

Ranger Terri F and Gary

Capture California, the Game-2013
Adventure: 006, Ranger 03 - Inyo National Forest

Team: YOLT
Date:  June 30, 2013
Location: Shadow Creek, Inyo National Forest

Description:
We had stopped for lunch at Shadow Creek when we noticed a trail crew working close by. Gary went over and talked with them, wondering if they had worked the downed trees from the previous year—yes and no. The no, they had not, but their company had. A few minutes later, Terri F, the wilderness ranger for Inyo National Forest came over to make sure everything was ok. We started talking, after she checked our permit. She, like other wilderness rangers, was a good source of information and friendly to boot. Enjoyed talking with her.

As a note, a couple of weeks later, when we came down from Whitney, we met her supervisor, Margaret.

Adventure 006, Ranger 02, Yosemite Wilderness Ranger

Yosemite Ranger Cliff A

Capture California, the Game-2013

Adventure: 006, Ranger 02, Yosemite Wilderness Ranger

Team: YOLT

Date:  June 27, 2013

Location: Cathedral Lake Trail Jct, Yosemite

Description:
On the third day of our John Muir Trail trek, we came across Cliff, one of Yosemite's Wilderness Rangers, close to the Lower Cathedral Lake junction. Being on horseback—always a great impression. But even more impressive was the friendliness of Cliff. We talked some about the conditions ahead and the need to carry a bear canister—he did look over our pack to make sure we had one.



Then later on as we were getting close to Tuolumne Meadows, we met him coming back from patrol. He suggested a couple places to eat in Lee Vining before we left. We were left with the impression of a person who was really enjoying his work and was wanting others to enjoy their own adventures.



Later on this was confirmed when we overheard one of his fellow rangers talking about him. That has been my experience with the backcountry rangers. That 99 out of 100 of them, when we have talked with them, are having great days and enjoy being where they are.



By the way, on our trek, we saw two other NPS backcountry ranges: Leslie J in Kings Canyon and Greg P in Sequoia, both enjoying their work.

Adventure 006, Ranger 01

Gary, Ranger, Andrea and Sherri

Capture California, the Game-2013

Adventure: 006, Ranger 01, San Mateo County Park Ranger

Team: YOLT

Date:  May 11, 2013

Location: San Mateo Memorial County Park

Description:
We were going to backpacking at Pescadero County Park in San Mateo. But before we do, we needed to visit San Mateo Memorial County Park to get a permit to camp overnight at one of the primitive camp. So we went and visited the ranger for the permit. He was very helpful, advising us on the scenic trails along the way-he was right. At the end, we asked if we could get a picture for Capture California. Yes he would. So here it is.



(As a note, later on we saw a difference ranger on horseback, who was also filled with information on the trails we were hiking, but no picture there.)