Saturday, April 14, 2012

Park Rangers

With many new shows concerning state parks and national parks and the problems they face with crime such as Alaska State Troopers on National Geographic channel, is this a new way the parks have found to help with funding?? The Alaska State Troopers show says that: "hey are the first line of defense on the last frontier, the roughly 400 state troopers who patrol the rugged and unforgiving terrain of America’s largest state — Alaska. One of the toughest law enforcement agencies in the nation, these officers often travel hundreds of miles in piercing subzero temperatures to uphold the law. Responding by land, air and sea — with backup sometimes days away — they face danger to protect the people and wildlife of Alaska."A portion of the show also deals problems at the state and national parks in Alaska. Do the producers hope to bring awareness for the lack of funding that has become an issue for many parks across America? This isn't the only show that details crime in parks. There is also shows on the California troopers/rangers that deal with cartels growing drugs in remote parts of parks. What other shows have you all seen that deal with these types of problems?

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  1. I've seen one on the travel channel, or the discovery channel I can't remember off the top of my head, that follows game wardens and poaching. I'm not sure if its to raise funds or not, but it does raise awareness on the topic.

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