National Parks Traveler has operated with only one full-time staffer since its inception, but has a core team of freelance writers, photographers, broadcasters, and technicians that are relied upon heavily to provide content. They're being introduced to you in a series of short profiles.

National Parks Traveler's award-winning writers, editors, and photographers combined have more than a century of professional journalism experience. Whether your group is interested in visiting national parks, concerned about issues confronting the parks and the National Park Service, or photographing national park settings, the Traveler has an expert who can engage your audience.

As National Parks Traveler embarks this month on its 17th year, it's time to take stock of where we are today, and where we have to go.