The Ranger's Almanac

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The Ranger's Almanac is an annual literary journal featuring stories, poems, artwork, photography, and music inspired by parks and the outdoors, with a focus on conservation workers and nature enthusiasts.

Response time info: within a week

Read the full guidelines at rangersalmanac.org↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorLiteraryMysteryRomanceHumorYoung AdultOpens Sep 1

Accepts almost all genres (including fantasy, horror, science fiction, adventure, suspense, thriller, humor, historical, western, crime, mystery, literary, young adult, romance, alternate fiction, stranger-than-fiction, etc.) except erotica; park and forest-inspired work; reprints accepted for flat

nonfictionOpens Sep 1

Nonfiction about parks, forests, and the outdoors is welcome; open to all ages (children require parental consent); annual reading period: 'Closed to Submissions — Reopening September 1st, 2026'.

otherOpens Sep 1

Music and multimedia submissions inspired by parks, forests, and the outdoors; no AI-generated work allowed; annual reading period: 'Closed to Submissions — Reopening September 1st, 2026'.

poetryOpens Sep 1

Poems inspired by parks, forests, and the outdoors; open to all ages (children require parental consent); annual reading period: 'Closed to Submissions — Reopening September 1st, 2026'.

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