Congratulations to
2006 America's
Ranger of the Year!

The annual award is bestowed to the country's top rangers who dedicate their careers to serving park visitors while preserving the countrys public lands for future generations! Each winner with their outstanding stories have been polled by the nation's camping enthusiasts. A congratulations goes out to Les Perry of Shawme-Crowell State Forest in Sandwich, Massachusetts and the five silver medal winners Bobby Turner of Myrtle Beach State Park, South Carolina, Richard Enoch of MacKerricher State Park in Mendocino, California; Mona McCauley of Bahia State Park in Big Pine Key, Florida; Brenda Stringer of Lake Harris State Park in Newcomb, New York and David Landis of Canal Campgrond in Grand Rapids, Kentucky. ReserveAmerica is proud to award these six outstanding individuals!

Les Perry of Shawme- Crowell State Forest- Sandwich, Massachusetts

Les Perry has worked for the Massachusetts State Parks since 1966 and has worked at both ends of the state from Mt. Washington State Forest in the west to Shawme-Crowell State Forest in the east. Les is a graduate of Stockbridge School of Agriculture and University of Massachusetts Amherst and has earned two degrees in Park Management. Les is an 'old school' park supervisor and always a tool in his hand a good word for everyone. He has managed Shawme-Crowell State Forest in a professional manner and has consistently made improvements to the facility and many life long friends among the campers. Les initiated the formation of Friends Group, The Friends of Shawme-Crowell State Forest that has grown in membership and popularity. Last year the Friends donated $9,000 to support the construction of a pavilion. Les was a driving force during the fund raising and pavilion construction. "You can always do more with Les"!

Customer Testimonial

"We have been camping at this park for over 10 years now. Mr. Perry always greets us with a huge smile and a "Glad to see you back!" He truly loves his campground and the people that camp there. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone is safe and well informed of any potential hazards, such as coyotes "Keep an eye on your dogs, we've got a pack of coyotes out back". One time, he drove up to all the sites to warn of potentially severe thunderstorms with possible tornados on the way. I remember him telling me to "tie down those little girls", meaning to get them into the truck before the weather hit. What a great guy! He was concerned about the safety of my children as well as all the campers in the park. What more could you ask in a park ranger, he loves his park and his people."

Congratulations to America's Ranger of the Year
Silver Medal Finalists!

Read more about the silver medal winners heartwarming testimonials and their dedication and professionalism! Click here