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Deadline: February 28th, 2026
Payment: $25 — artwork, $10 — music or original audio pieces, $5 — poems, photos, or reprints, $5 per 500 words for stories
Theme: Short stories that must relate to a forest or park in any genre
An annual literary journal for stories, poems, artwork, photography, and music from rangers and nature enthusiasts nationwide.
Share your stories, poems, artwork, photographs, or music inspired by any national or state forest or park. No limit on genre, so long as the location serves a prominent role.
Compensation
- $25 — artwork
- $10 — music or original audio pieces
- $5 — poems, photos, or reprints
- $5 per 500 words for stories
Requirements
- Short stories: 500–10,000 words
- PG-13 or below
- Text: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
- Work must relate to a forest or park
Additional Notes
- Multiple & simultaneous submissions welcome
- Priority given to current/former park & forest staff
- Music shared via QR code in final journal
Submissions may also be emailed: [email protected]
Deadline: **February 28, 2026**
Publication: Memorial Day, 2026
Absolutely no AI-generated content
Via: The Ranger’s Almanac.
