Category Archives: Social Science

The Survey Experience: Perspectives from an Introvert

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I have a confession to make. I am an introvert.  I did not always realize I was an introvert, I used to think I was just shy or maybe quiet. But a few years ago, I stumbled across the Caring for Your Introvert … Continue reading →

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People of Color in National Parks

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

The racial and ethnic diversity of the United States has increased drastically over the past few decades. The Census Bureau predicts that this trend of increased diversity in America will continue into the future.  However, you might not realize that … Continue reading →

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Appalling act of vandalism on our nations public lands

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

(This story is a few days old, so many of you may have already read it, but I could not let this event happen without posting about it.) On Halloween this year, the BLM received a very unsettling call – … Continue reading →

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The Battle of The Bridges of Yosemite Valley

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

The National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation – two organizations who you would think would be on the same page in terms of the preservation of resources in the United States. However, at the moment, the … Continue reading →

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