Hey Ranger!: True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks
Jim Burnett
(Author)
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Description
Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. One chapter, "Tales from the Wild Side," brings together unusual incidents from National Park Service reports, and the concluding essay, "Don't Be a Victim of Your Vacation," advises visitors on how to avoid being a story on the evening news.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
Publish Date
April 01, 2005
Pages
227
Dimensions
5.9 X 9.0 X 0.71 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781589791916
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About the Author
A veteran of thirty years as a National Park Service ranger, Jim Burnett worked at eight parks all across the United States, including Grand Canyon, Glacier, Lake Mead and Buffalo River before retiring as chief ranger at Colonial National Historical Park. Author of several articles in national periodicals, he now lives near Athens, Texas.
Reviews
Jim Burnett, retired national park ranger, tells humorous and anecdotal stories of outdoor misadventures. Hey Ranger! includes funny, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the real life of a national park ranger.
A lighthearted collection of stories . . . Burnett kept detailed notes of his long career and writes about his experience with a wry sense of humor.
Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains. . . .
A lighthearted collection of stories . . . Burnett kept detailed notes of his long career and writes about his experience with a wry sense of humor.
Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains. . . .
