{"id":679,"date":"2012-06-19T00:56:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T04:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/prorangerblog\/2012\/06\/19\/week-5-at-mount-rushmore\/"},"modified":"2012-06-19T00:56:00","modified_gmt":"2012-06-19T04:56:00","slug":"week-5-at-mount-rushmore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/prorangerblog\/2012\/06\/19\/week-5-at-mount-rushmore\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 5 at Mount Rushmore"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>There were a multitude of different tasks for me this past week at the park.  <\/span>On Monday I assisted in a detail overseeing a Commercial Use Permit.  <\/span>The permit was for the filming of Chris Matthew\u2019s television show Hardball.  <\/span>Ranger Darin Oestmann and I had to stand by while they were filming to make sure the filming crew was not going to do anything that could be damaging to the park.  <\/span>We also had to make sure that no visitors would be heckling or interfering with the filming.  <\/span>Commercial Use Permits require completed paperwork in advance along with specific details of what exactly the group will be doing and what type of equipment they will have.  <\/span>Every park has certain guidelines that need to be followed in order for the permit to be authorized.  <\/span>The primary guideline is that the permit cannot interfere with regular park visitation.  <\/span>The filming was taking place out of the way of the main foot traffic and was not causing harm to any of the resource.  <\/span>They were able to complete what they needed to with our supervision without causing any problems.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a>Tuesday, Ranger Joe Turgyan and I did about a four mile back country patrol on the west boundary of the park.  <\/span>We followed the boundary signs as well as kept track where we were on the map.  <\/span>Turgyan let me lead for most of the hike which was very helpful for learning some navigation techniques as well as help me feel more comfortable in the back country.  <\/span>We were able to discuss the importance of always being prepared for anything.  <\/span>As a ranger, we are looked to for helping others when they become lost or get into some type of trouble.  <\/span>If we do not come with the proper equipment (jackets, footwear, ropes) or sufficient supplies (food and water) a single-person search and rescue trip can become a multiple-person evacuation rather quickly.We also saw our fair share of wildlife while on our patrol which is always very neat to see!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Ponderosa Pine Tree damage done
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<\/a>This past week I was able to get some time doing a ride-along with Ranger Steve Wollman.  <\/span>When we would conduct a traffic stop Wollman would have me approach the car on the passenger side.  <\/span>As he was handling the driver and getting information I would make \u201csmall talk\u201d with the passenger.  <\/span>He told me to always be aware of the person\u2019s hands; that it is extremely important to be able to see them at all times.  <\/span>He told me to also take a look in the car and be vigilant of any odd items that were in plain sight.  <\/span>Once he would be finished with the contact we would compare the stories we were told by the driver and passenger to make sure their stories were similar.  <\/span>Wollman explained to me the importance of approaching a contact in a way to make them feel that you are their friend.  <\/span>It is about finding some type of commonality so you can make a connection which can help build their trust in you.  <\/span>He told me that once you have their trust it makes the likelihood of getting their consent for a vehicle search that much greater.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Every Flag Day, Mount Rushmore hosts the Naturalization Ceremony.  <\/span>My duty during the ceremony was to let the vehicles into the amphitheater where the ceremony was being held.  <\/span>Usually the driveway behind the amphitheater is gated off but the presenters needed direct access.  <\/span>Unfortunately I was unable to see much of the ceremony, but there were many smiling and happy faces around the park.  <\/span>It is amazing to see such pride and joy of these people becoming citizens and helps you realize what a great country we live in.  <\/span>It is something that many of us take for granted and having this little reminder can make all the difference.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Another amazing view from
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I ended my week with my first solo back country patrol.  <\/span>My supervisor allowed me to go hike on my own and wanted me to get a better feel of the wooded part of the park.  <\/span>This really gave me the opportunity to truly be on my own for a few hours and get a little more confidence navigating my way.  <\/span>Every day here my experiences are different and I love the versatility Mount Rushmore has to offer.  <\/span>There is still so much to see and learn and I\u2019m doing my best to soak it all in!  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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