I Married a Ranger

"I Married a Ranger" by Dama Margaret Smith is a captivating memoir about the author's life as the first woman to work for the government at the Grand Canyon. Filled with laughter and touching moments, Smith recounts her adventures adapting to a rugged pioneer existence within the national park. Her story follows her early days where she was faced with skepticism; she then went on to form friendships with her fellow rangers, including developing a heartwarming relationship with her future husband and head ranger, White Mountain. With an engaging narration, the reader is transported to a time of national parks' early beginnings, and shares in the author's personal challenges, triumphs, and transformation through her tales of park life and unique characters.