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Ranger Ralph Jones
I started working at Grand Canyon National Park in the summer of 1988 as a seasonal Park Ranger. This became my summer job as I went through college. After graduating from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff Arizona, with a B.S. in Park & Recreation Management I was hired on full-time in April of 1996. I am now working for the South Rim Visitor Center. I have also worked at Yavapai Observation Station, Desert View, and the Backcountry Office. I like giving programs on the park plant and animals more then any other subject. My hobbies are hiking, camping, backpacking, photography, polar bear swimming, and computers. On my weekends I am always looking for new mountains or slot canyons to hike. On most of my weekends I am hiking and camping in the canyon and other places in Arizona and in Utah. Working at Grand Canyon is one of the greatest things I have ever done. I invite all visitors to Grand Canyon National Park to our Evening Programs. Evening Programs are held each night at 7:30 in the Shrine of the Ages, next to the Visitor Center.

I get asked thousands of question every day. The number one question is "What is the best way to see the canyon?"

My answer: The best way to see the canyon is to learn about it. When you come to Grand Canyon National Park if you spend some time learning about its geology, wildlife, or history you will enjoy your stay a lot more. And the more you learn the more you will see. You will see trees that are hundreds of years old while other people will just walk by. You may learn to see wildlife hiding under the trees or the fossils under your feet. And you will learn to see the canyon in a new way and a new light.

On December 12, 1996, I attended the release of 6 California Condors near the Vermilion Cliffs of the Paria Plateau, in Northern Arizona.

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