Nov 25, 2012 | Ranger Doug Roadtrips
In mid September Martina and I decide to revisit Bavaria and to partake in the local customs there–namely Octoberfest. If you haven’t been to Octoberfest in Munich, you haven’t enjoyed beer. Off we go via Iceland–pictured here is...Nov 11, 2011 | Ranger Doug Roadtrips
Our Fall roadtrip begins again in Orlando where we pick up our trailer and immediately head for the Blue Ridge Parkway enroute to Boston. The fall colors are supposed to be fantastic and we aren’t disappointed….. Before leaving Orlando, we got clobbered...Mar 16, 2011 | Alaska, Ranger Doug Roadtrips
It’s that time of year when we attend the APPL park trade show–this year in Dallas. We’ve now motored across from last year’s venue–San Diego and are headed to Key West Florida. Instead of paying the labor unions hundreds of dollars to...May 18, 2010 | Alaska, Ranger Doug Roadtrips
After 40 years, almost to the day, I returned to Washington DC to lobby for the Arctic Refuge. This ceremony took place at “the triangle” which is directly outside the US Capitol Building. Attending are Wilderness Society president Bill Meadows,...Mar 4, 2010 | Alaska, Ranger Doug Roadtrips
In February it’s time to head back down to Palm Springs, pick up our trailer and drive south to San Diego for our annual APPL (Association of Partners for Public Lands) trade show where we preach the good deeds of the WPA-CCC artwork of our National Parks. We...Nov 15, 2009 | Alaska, Ranger Doug Roadtrips
We begin our trip when Martina and I meet in Seattle–after her month in Munich–and pick up our new/used Toyota. Joining us are Mike and Jan whom we met in Antarctica. We start with a drive across the North Cascades. I cut my teeth climbing these towers in...