Of immense interest to all who have a fondness for our national parks, "Paths Crossed - Protecting National Parks" is the second book published in the Paths Crossed series. It is narrative nonfiction consisting of sixty-six chapters, each a standalone story. In "Protecting National Parks," the author reveals the challenges, sacrifices, and rewards of being a protection ranger in remote venues. From watery northern and southern borders, the reader feels as if he is tagging along on missions involving search and rescue, law enforcement, wilderness medicine, and wildland firefighting. If you have ever wondered what a park ranger really does or thought you might want to be one, this is the book for you.