Bob Apping Retirement

(The born in Yosemite part of the story caught my interest. Doesn't appear that he is currently associated much with YNP now. Ol' Timers may remember him though)
(From Federal Morning Report)


Pacific West Region
Bob Appling To Retire On October 2nd


Bob Appling is retiring after 35 years of federal service.


Bob began working for the Forest Service in Weaverville, California, in 1969, and subsequently worked as a seasonal ranger at Fort Point and Craters of the Moon and for the BLM; as a permanent ranger and chief ranger with the BLM in Utah and the NPS at Jewel Cave, Knife River, Lake Roosevelt, Fort Vancouver, White Sands and Big Thicket; and as a regional fuels specialist with the Pacific West Regional Office. It’s now time to go ranging but no longer as a ranger.


Bob was born in Yosemite and grew up in National Park Service areas throughout the West as the son of park ranger Vern Appling. His maternal grandfather, David Phillips, great uncles, Les and Rube Phillips, and great grandfather Newt Phillips all worked for Yosemite National Park as employees or contractors, beginning with Newt’s service with the U.S. Calvary sometime around 1900. “Needless to say, my blood is pretty green”, stated Bob.


Bob greatly enjoyed running wild through the parks as a child and ranging as a ranger whenever he could. He really enjoyed working with everyone through the years, and while sometimes trying, he still enjoyed being a ranger.


Bob plans to remain in the vicinity of Mt. St. Helens to enjoy life and living, hike lots of trails with his wife and dogs, and share what he finds with anyone willing to go with him. Bob is presently on the board of the Mt. St. Helens Institute and volunteers leading hikes, doing trail maintenance and co-supervising a group of volunteers. He is also active with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Washington Trails Association and Friends of the Columbia Gorge.

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