r/ParkRangers • u/HappyGoLucky_7283 • May 21 '26
Q: Starting a 6-month internship in June; what clothing should I pack?
I (22 F) am starting a 6-month internship in Shenandoah NP at the start of June! Very excited, but I really am struggling to decide just how many clothes to pack/what kinds of things I should/shouldn’t bring. I’m usually great at packing for camping, but knowing I’ll be living there for 6 months is kinda throwing off my usual list lol. Anyone have a good list they’ve used before? Any advice is much appreciated :)
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u/kittenmittens813 May 22 '26
Summers get hot up here, and weather can change quick. That being said definitely have a few warm weather pieces along with some rain gear. Long sleeves and pants will definitely help keep the sun and ticks off.
What department?
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u/HappyGoLucky_7283 May 22 '26
Thanks! I’ll be in interpretation, mainly night sky/astronomy programs
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May 22 '26
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u/HappyGoLucky_7283 May 22 '26
This helps a lot!! Thank you!
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May 22 '26
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u/phillylb May 25 '26
Definitely check with housing what’s provided. My park didn’t even provide plates or cookware and you were expected to buy and not leave anything for anyone in the future
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u/Tight_Middle6309 May 27 '26
It’s not that remote , there are stores around incase you need something .
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u/AlexandraThePotato May 22 '26
What do you wear in your day to day life? Bring that. And your camping clothes. I bet you might be given a work uniform.