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For my ethnography project I have chosen to research campground workers. Campground workers set up, regulate, and maintain state campgrounds as well as local campgrounds and recreational sites. Staff clean campsites after visitors and make sure that each campground is maintained well and the park is respected properly. Staff include police rangers who also keep the parks and camsites up to date by making sure everyone visiting also respect nature while at the same time enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. The reason I chose to research campground staff is because I thoroughly enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and other summertime activities. Camping has always been a big part of my life whether it be with my friends or my family and I found

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