Our state parks welcome millions of visitors a year.

Dedicated stewards of the land help keep those guests safe and protect our natural resources.

Our Laura Rogers introduces us to two park rangers and their passion for Kentucky State Parks.

I had a friend tell me about it, honestly, and I said, I know that would be a perfect job for you.

Captain Randy Mo Moore has worked for Kentucky State Parks since the year 2007.

I've always enjoyed the outdoors.

I've always enjoyed wildlife.

As Western region captain for the Kentucky State Park Rangers.

He lives on site here at Kentucky Dam Village.

I love my parks and I love them home.

Summer is a busy season on Kentucky Lake.

A typical day for me is very, very much not typical.

Park rangers or sworn law enforcement officers who patrol the park, keeping guests safe and secure and protecting our natural resources.

Most of our guest interaction is 99.9% are very positive.

They want to know the things that we have to offer and they want directions.

They want to know the local stuff.

They want to know where the good fishing spots are.

He's happy to help out that our state parks provide families affordable recreation and entertainment.

The public spaces are nothing but a reflection of the people that they serve.

We are the face of parks in a lot of aspects.

People see the green uniform.

They see the park ranger.

Kids automatically want to ask us questions.

When Colonel Christopher Crockett, retired from Kentucky State Police, he wanted to find a job that took him outdoors.

You've got great parks all across the state.

Kentucky's got a lot to offer, and I would encourage everyone to go out there if you haven't already, go visit these parks.

The Ranger division director has visited nearly all of the parks and historic sites in Kentucky.

All the parks have something different to offer and they have their own unique characteristics.

The Waveland, a state historic site in Lexington, offers tours of the 19th century plantation and information on the Bryan family, descendants of Daniel Boone.

You look around and cities are growing.

You've got growth and you've got roads and you've got buildings.

Developments.

You know, it's important for us to remember and preserve the natural resources of the state.

State parks are also an economic driver for surrounding communities.

And the people that visit our parks buy gas, Mobile Bay.

They go to our local restaurants.

The impact is significant.

They generate more than $50 million a year and show off the beauty of the blue grass.

We live in a really beautiful place.

It holds a special spot in my heart and always will.

For Kentucky Edition, I'm Mara Rogers.

Thanks again, Laura.

Captain Moore says he also considers the western Kentucky Lakes a bird sanctuary home to bald eagles, Ospreys, peregrine falcons and even pelicans.

What a sight to see.