Tales From a Rogue Ranger (Trip Tales)

Winner of the Gold Award from the American Legacy Book Awards, Gold Finalist from the International Book Awards, and a Silver Award from the Non-Fiction Author’s Association, this book will have you laughing out loud, crying tears of sadness, and feeling the greatest joy as you revel in these amazing tales! Rosanne S. McHenryworked as a California State Park Ranger at Folsom Lake and the Auburn State Recreation Area in the late 1980s, when the life of a patrol ranger could get extremely rough and tumble. Told with the greatest humor, wit and compassion, Tales From a Rogue Ranger is a truly award-winning read for anyone who loves parks and being in the outdoors. Her books have been read around the world and have received outstanding reviews, including: "On the American River watershed outside Sacramento where the Gold Rush never really ended, Rosanne McHenry came to work with a contingent of crusty, hardened park rangers. With gentle wit, here are her vignettes." Jordan Fisher Smith, Author of Nature Noir, and Engineering Eden "Looking for an escape from the world's problems? This hilarious book chronicling the escapades of park rangers in California will make you laugh out loud … and think twice before visiting your favorite park in case you run into the drunks, criminals, and reprobates that Rosanne McHenry had to deal with to make parks safe for everyone else." David R. Boyd, Author of The Rights of Nature: A Legal Revolution that Could Save the World "From drug busts and drunken brawls to teen romance on display, from an attack goose to a pot-bellied pig on the loose, Rosanne S. McHenry regales her readers with madcap adventures as a California State Park Ranger working in California's American River Canyon. Barbara J. Moritsch, Author of Wolf Time, and The Soul of Yosemite: Finding, Defending and Saving The Valley's Sacred Wild Nature. "Rosanne tells it like it is, with humor and wonderful details of the pains and joys of working as a California State Park Ranger. Fantastic park stories of people and Mother Nature are featured inside this fascinating peek at the world of a park ranger. Funny, intriguing, and a really good read!" Mike Lynch, Retired California State Park Ranger and Historian, Author of Rangers of California State Parks: Over 125 Years of Protection and Service. "The presentation of real life experiences in this book glow with the revelations and frustrations of park rangers. Protecting the people from our parks and the parks from our people is a curious challenge unique to park rangers. Within the pages of this book is the madness and gladness of the profession." Cliff Collier, National Park Service Protection Ranger. These stories speak to the comedy and tragedy of being a park ranger; a job that is nothing like you might imagine.Set against the stunning backdrop of the American River Canyon, this is an engaging and wildly unusual read about the untamed life of a woman ranger. From a miner riding a mule to a young man lost in the system, these tales show the kaleidoscope of characters a park ranger encounters, giving the reader a fascinating look into a true ranger experience. Favorite stories include: The Wild Goose Chase, The Forgotten Pig, the Attack of the Killer Caterpillars, Love on the Rocks, Mudslingers, Gun-Toting Madman, Outhouse Blues, and Down and Out at Ruck-A-Chucky. McHenry has appeared in television programs, podcasts and documentaries around the world. She has worked in many different U.S. National and California State Parks, traveling the world to share her experiences, her love of nature, and her belief that we all share a legacy on this: our beautiful blue planet.
ASIN: 1737416239
VSKU: BVV.1737416239.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:McHenry, Rosanne S.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.