The Ranger's Almanac

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The Ranger's Almanac is an annual literary journal seeking work inspired by national or state forests and parks from conservation workers and nature enthusiasts nationwide.

Response time info: within a week

Read the full guidelines at rangersalmanac.org↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorLiteraryMysteryRomanceHumorYoung AdultOpens Aug 31, 2027

Stories in almost any genre, including fantasy, horror, science fiction, adventure, suspense, thriller, humor, historical, western, crime, mystery, literary, young adult, romance, and more, inspired by a forest or park where the location plays a prominent role. Short stories must be 500–10,000 words, PG-13 or below. Deadline: November 1, 2026; publication is April 2027.

nonfictionLiteraryOpens Aug 31, 2027

Nonfiction about local parks and forests is welcome, provided the location plays a prominent role. Deadline: November 1, 2026; publication is April 2027.

poetryLiteraryOpens Aug 31, 2027

Poems inspired by any national or state forest or park are wanted, with the location playing a prominent role. Deadline: November 1, 2026; publication is April 2027.

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