Hey Ranger!: True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks

by Jim Burnett

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9781589791916
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	02/10/2005
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	316,070
Product dimensions:	5.97(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.68(d)

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.

Editorial Reviews

A lighthearted collection of stories. .. Burnett kept detailed notes of his long career and writes about his experience with a wry sense of humor.

The Buffalo News - Ray Sasser

Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains.. . .

Texas Aggie

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.

Arrowhead Newsletter/National Park Service