A Campfire Chat

With Bill Broyles

Name:

Bill Broyles

Position/Occupation:

Park Ranger IV Interpreter

State Park:

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Closest city/town:

Presidio

Region:

1

Years with TPWD:

13

Years at this site:

13

Place of birth:

Wichita, Kansas (but I came to Texas just as soon as I could.)

Home:

Alpine, TX

Daily work duties/activities:

Working at the Visitor’s Center, giving 4 x 4 Tours, general maintenance.

Favorite job duty:

4 X 4 Tours

Accomplishment in the past year you are most proud of:

Helping to install the new back country camp sites.

Most unique/interesting thing about your park or site:

The many, many scenic vistas. The opportunity to enjoy lots and lots of solitude.

Most memorable state park moment:

Serving coffee to Nolan Ryan

Favorite outdoor activities/hobbies:

I am a serious amateur photographer. I enjoy taking panoramic photos of the park.

Who introduced you to the outdoors?

My Dad

Favorite book/TV show/website about the outdoors:

Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine

Favorite field guide:

The Sibley Guide to Birds by David Allen Sibley

Favorite quote about the outdoors or parks:

In our park “90 percent of the plants either bite, poke, stick or sting.”

Advice for people wanting to explore the outdoors or any state park:

Just do it.