Phil Francis

Kristen Brengel, a leader at the National Parks Conservation Association, and Phil Francis, a former National Park Service employee with decades of experience, dive into the current crisis facing national parks. They discuss severe staffing cuts and the implications for visitor services, along with the threat of privatization of these cherished spaces. The duo also sheds light on LGBTQ history erasure in national parks and the need for advocacy. With economic repercussions for local communities at stake, their insights highlight the urgent call to action for preserving these vital resources.