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Meet Badlands National Park's 'Bearded Ranger'

Badlands National Park Ranger Ed Welsh
Courtesy Ed Welsh
Badlands National Park Ranger Ed Welsh

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Have you seen the "Bearded Ranger" in the wild? No? Then you may have seen him on Facebook.

NPS Ranger Ed Welsh has gained national attention from Badlands National Park's Facebook posts. The Badlands ranger is featured in humorous and educational posts promoting the South Dakota park.

Welsh joined "In the Moment" to talk about his work inspiring NPS visitors.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.