Once interns, now full-time park staff: How our programs are launching careers

In addition to one national park, there are 24 state parks in Nevada that require hundreds of full-time, part-time and seasonal rangers. Some of the most popular Nevada State Parks are:. Meeting the Requirements — The following requirements must be met in order to become a full-time park ranger at Nevada state parks:. Seasonal Employment Requirements — Nevada state parks employ many seasonal workers.

A job as a seasonal park ranger is a wonderful stepping-stone for college students who hope for a future full-time park ranger career either at the state or federal level.

Since then, women working in parks, monuments and historic sites She went to the park’s chief ranger and described the incident in detail.

World-renowned for its 40, acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2, years. A Visitor Center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory and history of the park and nearby region.

The park also hosts an Annual Atlatl Competition in which participants test their skills with replicas of ancient spears. Open year round, the park has numerous campsites equipped with shaded tables, grills and water, as well as many intriguing trails to tempt hikers. Camping : There are two campgrounds with a combined total of 72 units.

Campsites are equipped with shaded tables, grills, water and restrooms. A dump station and showers are available.