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1 Man, 1 Park, 280 Miles of Trails and 45 Years of Work

After someone spends 45 years caring for the trails inside Mount Rainier National Park, what do you give the guy when he finally retires? In the case of Carl Fabiani, who on Friday (Oct. 29) is hanging up his shovel after 45 years of tending Rainier's 280-mile trail system, parting gifts presented at his farewell party included framed images of the 14,411-foot mountain, a congressman's letter of commendation and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. The best gift of all? Not a gold watch. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on September 9, 2011 5:59 PM & Tagged Carl Fabiani, Hiking, Mount Rainier National Park, Pulaski, national parks, trail supervisor and trails | permalink | Comments