The Ranger's Almanac

Open to: Work must relate to a national or state forest or park; international submissions are accepted. Children may submit with a parent or guardian signature if accepted.

Open August 31 through November 1, 2026. Stories may be in almost any genre, must make the forest or park prominent, be PG-13 or below, and be 500–10,000 words. No AI-generated content; erotica is excluded. Payment is $5 per 500 words, or a flat payment for reprints.

Open to: Work must relate to a national or state forest or park; international submissions are accepted. Children may submit with a parent or guardian signature if accepted.

Open August 31 through November 1, 2026. Nonfiction about local parks and work inspired by forests or parks is welcome; the location must serve a prominent role. PG-13 or below and no AI-generated content.

Open to: Work must relate to a national or state forest or park; international submissions are accepted. Children may submit with a parent or guardian signature if accepted.

Open August 31 through November 1, 2026. Poems must be inspired by a national or state forest or park, with the location serving a prominent role, and must be PG-13 or below. No AI-generated content.