The Maryland Park Service graduated 20 new State Park Rangers following four weeks of job training. Maryland Ranger School this year was held at the future Savage Highlands State Park in Garrett County, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. The rangers were honored in a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire Hall in Frostburg. This year’s class is the 15th to complete the intensive training program since the Maryland Park Service’s modern ranger school program was established in 2009. “Graduation marks the culmination of weeks of training, learning, and growth as a person and a park ranger.” Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw told the rangers. “I am exceedingly proud of and excited for our newest class of Maryland Park Service Rangers. I hope this experience serves you well as you begin the next chapter in service to our parks and communities. Congratulations on a job well done to all of our deans, visiting deans, chefs, instructors, our planning team and everyone who helped make the inaugural class at Savage Highlands State Park a success. ” Savage Highlands State Park is a former privately-owned lodge that the Department of Natural Resources purchased late last year for […]
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