About the Author
You can contact Jim by email at:
jimburnettbooks@gmail.com
Jim Burnett’s career as a National Park Service Ranger began at Grand Canyon National Park and culminated thirty years later as Chief Ranger at Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia. Along the way, he had the opportunity to live and work at some of the most unique places in America, including Glacier National Park (Montana), Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Arizona & Nevada), Buffalo National River (Arkansas), Big Thicket National Preserve (Texas), Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (Indiana) and National Capital Parks (Washington D. C. area).
Those experiences provided a wealth of material as Jim embarked on a long-anticipated writing career following his retirement from the National Park Service. In addition to his two Hey Ranger books, he has published several short items in several national periodicals and was a regular contributor for several years to the popular on-line site National Parks Traveler. He is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Jim has been a guest on national, regional and local TV and radio shows, including National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation,” ESPN radio’s “The Outdoors Show,” and local TV news shows for ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates in multiple cities. He has given talks in a variety of settings, including outdoor clubs, civic organizations, church groups and writer’s groups.
Born and raised in Texas, Jim is happily married to his best friend Velma. They have two grown children and live in North Carolina.
Those experiences provided a wealth of material as Jim embarked on a long-anticipated writing career following his retirement from the National Park Service. In addition to his two Hey Ranger books, he has published several short items in several national periodicals and was a regular contributor for several years to the popular on-line site National Parks Traveler. He is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Jim has been a guest on national, regional and local TV and radio shows, including National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation,” ESPN radio’s “The Outdoors Show,” and local TV news shows for ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox affiliates in multiple cities. He has given talks in a variety of settings, including outdoor clubs, civic organizations, church groups and writer’s groups.
Born and raised in Texas, Jim is happily married to his best friend Velma. They have two grown children and live in North Carolina.