Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters
by timfmerriman
July 16, 2025 12:42 pm
Tim Merriman talks story with heritage interpretation professionals from all over the world. In his 50+ year career as a heritage interpreter, Tim has been a park ranger, nature center director, and national recreation area research manager. From 1995 to 2012, he was Executive Director of National Association for Interpretation, the professional organization for guides and interpreters in the United States. He has been a motivational speaker, trainer, and planner in 26 countries and all 50 states in the US, sharing his love for communicating with the public about valued places, people and stories in natural and cultural heritage settings.
Recent Episodes
Monique Thompson, CIT, Talks Story with Tim Merriman on Reflections on Interpretation
4 days agoToby Merriman, Matt Villamaino, Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman Talk Story about AI in Interpretation
3 weeks agoMarc Blackburn, NPS Historian and Interpreter, Joins Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman on Reflections on Interpretation!
1 month agoMatt Villamaino Joins Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney Today on Reflections on Interpretation
2 months agoDavid Larsen's Legacy for Interpretive Training
2 months agoTim Merriman is interviewed by Bill Gwaltney about the HEART Train the Trainers Program
3 months agoToby Merriman Talks Story about Artificial Intelligence with Interpretive Trainers
3 months agoTrainers Talk Story on Reflections on Interpretation with Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney
3 months agoNPS (former) Director Bob Stanton Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman
4 months agoConnie Rudd, Former NPS Interpreter and Superintendent Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman
4 months ago