Questions that people actually asked of Park Rangers around the USA.
Grand Canyon National Park
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Was this man-made?
Do you light it up at night?
I bought tickets for the elevator to the bottom-where is it?
Is the mule train air conditioned?
So where are the faces of the presidents?
Everglades National Park
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Are the alligators real?
Are the baby alligators for sale?
Where are all the rides?
What time does the two o’clock bus leave?
Denali National Park (Alaska)
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What time do you feed the bears?
Can you show me where the yeti lives?
How often do you mow the tundra?
How much does Mount McKinley weigh?
Mesa Verde National Park
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Did people build this, or did Indians?
Why did they build the ruins so close to the road?
What did they worship in the kivas – their own made-up religion?
Do you know of any undiscovered ruins?
Why did the Indians decide to live in Colorado?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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How much of the cave is underground?
So what’s in the unexplored part of the cave?
Does it ever rain in here?
How many Ping-Pong balls would it take to fill this up?
So what is this-just a hole in the ground?
Yosemite National Park
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Where are the cages for the animals?
What time do you turn on Yosemite Falls?
Can I get my picture taken with the carving of President Clinton?
Yellowstone National Park
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Does Old Faithful erupt at night?
How do you turn it on?
When does the guy who turns it on get to sleep?
We had no trouble finding the park entrances, but where are the exits?
U.S. Civil War
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Why were so many Civil War battles fought in National Parks?
Who had more airplanes, the North or the South?
What role did the United Nations play in the war?
How come the Indians didn’t use the war as a diversion to escape from America?
In what battle was President Lincoln killed?
How many of the Civil War battles were fought in Europe?
How many dogs and cats were killed during the war?
Which side had control of the Pentagon?
Which side was Hawaii on?
Why didn’t the North use missiles against the South?
What kind of car did U.S. Grant drive?
Are any of the scenes in the movie “Gettysburg” real war footage?
Why were the Federal troops always angry?
Actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips.
“A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call.”
“Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.”
“Instead of a permit system of regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness.”
‘Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.”
“Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse.”
“Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.”
“Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.”
“Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in winter.”
“Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them.”
“The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake.” Please eradicate these annoying animals.”
“Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights.”
“Need more signs to keep area pristine.”
“A McDonald’s would be nice at the trailhead,”
‘The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.”
“Too many rocks in the mountains.”