Royal Caribbean in association with the Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR) will collaborate in offering enrichment presentations that will expand the guest’s knowledge of the U.S. National Park System on scheduled cruises.
 
This program will begin this summer with the cruises available via the Inland Passage to Alaska. These are typically seven-night trips and embark/debark either at Seattle or Vancouver. The schedule begins about the first of May, 2022, and cruises sail approximately every week through late in September.

We've received 25 "expressions of interest" and specific applications are coming in. So if you are interested, please contact us because cruise dates will begin to fill up.

The dates are October 27-30 (with the preceding couple days for some training sessions). We are booked at the beautiful Westward Look Resort. Since we have been unable to have a "face-to-face" RR for the past two years because of COVID, we are anticipating this one to be well-attended and to meet the expectations of participants, we need help with this function. This will involve making contact with prospective exhibitors and following up with them, seeking sponsorships for RR activities (e.g., beverage breaks and receptions), seeking raffle/auction prizes, and supporting exhibitors during the RR.
 

There are always things that need to be done at RRs. If you just want to help, but are unsure how to best do so, contact us to discuss. Please step-up and volunteer to help. You can contact Bill Wade, who is the RR Manager, at bwade@anpr.org to offer your help or if you have questions.

ADDITIONAL RANGER RENDEZVOUS INFORMATION
 

Would you like to strengthen your resume and build on your NPS network? Consider joining the ANPR Fundraising Committee! No experience in fundraising is necessary. The committee meets via phone on the second Tuesday night of every month. We share ideas and strategies for how ANPR can raise money for important projects, and we reach out to donors and organizations. Being on this committee and establishing relationships with donors is great for your NPS resume because many NPS programs seek outside funding. The committee is made up of a great group of volunteers, and we’d love to have you join! If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact ANPR Board member Jeanette Meleen: jmeleen@anpr.org. 

A FEW ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

NPS by the numbers
If you like park stats, this one’s for you! The NPS just released the 2021 visitation numbers.
NPS Visitation 2021 - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)
 
DOI announces replacement names for features with the name “squaw”
“Words matter, particularly in our work to make our nation’s public lands and waters accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.” said Secretary Deb Haaland. 
Interior Department Announces Next Steps to Remove “Sq___” from Federal Lands | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov)
 
NPS park website – in Spanish!
You can now explore El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail all in Spanish!
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Sendero Histórico Nacional (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
 
Montezuma Castle Seeks Gardening Volunteers
Montezuma Castle National Monument is looking for dedicated local volunteers to assist with maintaining the Traditional Use Garden located at Montezuma Well.

MOCA is openly recruiting for volunteers to assist the park on a weekly basis throughout the gardening season. Tasks include weeding, planting, irrigating, and harvesting. Gloves, tools, and supplies are provided. For more information or to apply for these Garden Volunteer opportunities, please visit: https://go.usa.gov/xttvn

Can’t make a regular commitment? Join us on the last Monday of each month, starting February 28th, from 9am to 11am to learn more about the significance of the Traditional Use Garden and different gardening methods used by people in the Verde Valley for centuries. Drop-ins are welcome and participation will be capped at 10 people.