“This collection of often funny, sometimes frightening anecdotes by a seasoned park ranger shows what it's really like to live and work in one of our majestic national treasures. With a knowledgeable, personable voice, the author chronicles her most interesting and exciting experiences during her 12 years as a park ranger, including chasing down criminals, encountering dangerous wildlife, and dealing with perennial visits from ‘Code W's’—wimpy hikers who need encouragement.”
—Sierra Magazine

“To be a park ranger in the United States is to have one of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. National park rangers are at a higher risk of assault than any other federal officer and are 12 times more likely to die on the job than an FBI agent. With humorous and graphic detail, Lankford uses anecdotes from her own experiences and front the experiences of her colleagues to accurately portray the lifestyle of the average park ranger.”
—Wend Magazine