The Unsung Heroes of Catalina Island
This past Sunday was World Ranger Day! We want to give a special shoutout to the true unsung heroes of Catalina Island - the Conservancy Rangers! Our rangers patrol the Conservancy's sprawling 42,000 acres of wildlands daily, with someone on call 24 hours a day. With over 15,000 hikers and 90,000 campers on the Island each year, rangers are the true first responders on Catalina. They ensure all hikers, bikers and campers are properly prepared and hydrated, respond to emergency situations, and enforce Conservancy regulations and state laws which protect the lives of people and animals alike. A few things you can do to help our rangers out is pack extra water, sunscreen/sun hat (Catalina has very little shade and the heat is no joke!) and always get a free hiking permit before hitting the trails so they can monitor who is in the wildlands and help keep everyone safe! Thank You Conservancy Rangers!
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