Charles DeCroix interview conducted by Brent A. Bjorkman, 2013-12-05
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After completing a forestry degree at the University of Illinois-Carbondale, Charles DeCroix was hired as an interpreter (cave guide) at Mammoth Cave National Park in 1990. Although he grew up in a family of "outdoor types," he never considered a Park Service career until talking to his sophomore roommate. DeCroix begins by sharing his thoughts about Mammoth Cave as a park in which many employees come from the local area; seasonal housing for summer employees; and how he was drawn to other national park units (including Indiana Dunes Lakeshore and Everglades National Park) before realizing that MCNP was destined to be his home. DeCroix speaks about mentors like Joy Lyons (see: Lyons' interview, afc2013014_00701), who encouraged rangers to conduct their own research on topics of personal interest; how he met his wife at the Park; his passion for telling visitors about the legacy of Max Kemper, an important cave guide; and his reverence for the more senior guides and mentors. He discuss
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- Source collection: Library of Congress
- License: Public Domain
- Category: Nature
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