Joe, I believe I just found my dream job and you have it! Any advice on how I might land an opportunity to operate a tour boat? Are you in the Tetons this summer? BTW: love your stash!
Hey Joe - A friend of mine will be "Jammer" (red bus) driver for GFI at Glacier this summer. His name is Jon Hart and he is roughly your age. He is a good guy, he and I worked together in maintenance at Old Faithful in Yellowstone in 2007. My guess is that you might run into him and thought I would give you the heads up. Good luck on the new job.
Crater Lake is a gorgeous place but I think you will love GLacier. Visited Crater in 2003 but haven't been to Glacier since 1993.... fell in love with the place.
I have to be at park May 21 but will definitely be looking for your interpretive talk.....YOu are going to love Glacier...so much to explore! See you there.
I will be at East Glacier this summer and one of the things I love other than hiking is to go to as many ranger interpretive talks as I can get to. So I hope I get to hear you at one of yours.
Its a big change from Crater Lake. Lots more bears for one thing - Grizz especially near Many Glacier. That's the only caution I would give you. Will you be in the visitor center and/or roving interp? There are amazing hikes that are ranger led. One of my favorites is a short one, but it starts at the Many Glacier hotel (1/2 hour from St. Mary), takes a boat across Swiftcurrent Lake, hikes 1/4 mile from the landing to another boat waiting to take you across Josephine Lake, then a hike either to Grinnell Lake and beyond. Moose area. The east side of the park, where you will be is the "road less traveled" by the tourists but the most beautiful I think. Do not forget to spend time on the Canadian side of the park; the town of Waterton itself is amazing, something out of another century; and the boat ride to Goat Haunt, the hikes from there - wonderful. Two Medicine is also a great place. Closer to St. Mary is Virginia Falls (St. Mary Falls first). Where you are is on the edge of an indian reservation; just don't spend alot of time in Browning. Try out the Babb Steakhouse and Johnson's on the hill above the lake. You won't be disappointed. If you like to golf, a cute (small) course is at East Glacier Lodge (the most beautiful of the lodges in my estimation). You'll love it. Its my favorite park but I spent 4 years there and wanting to explore others. I'm going to Washington this year. Keep me posted - champ12127@aol.com Enjoy.
You're kidding me, Joe! Ok, I might work for Crater Lake next year, but this year I gave my word for Yellowstone. Thanks for the tip. I will glean the upmost from this season at Yellowstone, especially the new friendships and adventure. Yes, its the same company, Xanterra. Really glad to have this site to compare notes, make friends and network. :D
Hi Joe,
Fortunately I have been offered 2 jobs, and a pretty good possiblity on a 3rd. I have decided to work as cook at Lake Hotel in Yellowstone, cause the whole picture looks best to me, this being my first season actually traveling to a seasonal job. Wish me luck! Best wishes to you, too.
sweet thanx for the info, i talked to HR and it looks like im good, there gonna start hiring within a couple weeks. If you know of any positions open now let me know, im tryin to get out of the job i have right now and get my foot in the door down at crater. Peace
thats was almost as bad as working at rosario resort in wa the food was bad no salad bar when they did it was just lettuce they didnt do anything for the employees there u couldnt go into the bar or the resturant or talk to the guest when they did have something good in the edr it was leftovers from the party they had and dont try to request an day off they will make it u work it
Hi Joe!
Enjoy your trip to Vegas/The Grand Canyon/Lake Powell. I am headed to the Grand Canyon from March 22-29th for Spring Break. I'm sorry about your surgery. I would love to have a cup-o-joe (hehe) with you when you recover. If you want to say hi to Jake or Tess, I have their digits. They would love to hear from Capt. Joe!! In the meantime, I'll say "hi" for you. Give me a call or e-mail when you want to have coffee! Take Care & Have fun traveling!
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Hi Joe!!! It's great to hear from ya'! I'm sure you'll have a good time at Lake Powell. It's beautiful. What exactly will you be doing there? Running the tour boats? I went on several of the tours when I was there, they were great.
I'm still at Lewis & Clark. I love it here. School keeps me pretty busy.
As far as my exciting adventures, I am working in the Grand Canyon for the NPS over spring break. Then, I'll be heading up to Alaska for the summer. I'll be living on the Kenai Peninsula where, from May-September, I'll be (as Jake says) "driving wealthy Midwestern and European retirees to the fishing experiences of a lifetime". It should be a good time. Then, next Spring I'm heading to Italy for 5 months to study. So, I've got pretty exciting adventures coming up...that's how I like it!
I still love Crater Lake. The summer of '05 was one of the best experiences of my life. I don't know if you know this, but Tess, Trisha, Darrah, and I were all there this summer too! We only lasted about a month, but the conditions became unbearable (management, etc.) , so we all ended up quitting and leaving early. It was unfortunate, but it was great to be with some of the old crew again.
Anyway. It's great to hear from you. Glad you're doing well. We should get coffee sometime. Take care Joe!!! Mauria :)
At 11:30am on February 15, 2008, Joseph Herzig said…
Here I am running a tourboat at Crater Lake National Park on a chilly September day.
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I have to be at park May 21 but will definitely be looking for your interpretive talk.....YOu are going to love Glacier...so much to explore! See you there.
Fortunately I have been offered 2 jobs, and a pretty good possiblity on a 3rd. I have decided to work as cook at Lake Hotel in Yellowstone, cause the whole picture looks best to me, this being my first season actually traveling to a seasonal job. Wish me luck! Best wishes to you, too.
Great response to 50+.
Kari :)
Enjoy your trip to Vegas/The Grand Canyon/Lake Powell. I am headed to the Grand Canyon from March 22-29th for Spring Break. I'm sorry about your surgery. I would love to have a cup-o-joe (hehe) with you when you recover. If you want to say hi to Jake or Tess, I have their digits. They would love to hear from Capt. Joe!! In the meantime, I'll say "hi" for you. Give me a call or e-mail when you want to have coffee! Take Care & Have fun traveling!
Mauria
(740) 506-3253
I'm still at Lewis & Clark. I love it here. School keeps me pretty busy.
As far as my exciting adventures, I am working in the Grand Canyon for the NPS over spring break. Then, I'll be heading up to Alaska for the summer. I'll be living on the Kenai Peninsula where, from May-September, I'll be (as Jake says) "driving wealthy Midwestern and European retirees to the fishing experiences of a lifetime". It should be a good time. Then, next Spring I'm heading to Italy for 5 months to study. So, I've got pretty exciting adventures coming up...that's how I like it!
I still love Crater Lake. The summer of '05 was one of the best experiences of my life. I don't know if you know this, but Tess, Trisha, Darrah, and I were all there this summer too! We only lasted about a month, but the conditions became unbearable (management, etc.) , so we all ended up quitting and leaving early. It was unfortunate, but it was great to be with some of the old crew again.
Anyway. It's great to hear from you. Glad you're doing well. We should get coffee sometime. Take care Joe!!! Mauria :)
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