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.
Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 18, 2026
Devon Headdress, Native American Instagram Broadcaster, Talks Story with Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney
Devon Headdress is a content creator, community health educator, and founder of BrightHawk Fitness LLC, now rebranding to Headdress Health, based in Molt, Montana. His work centers Indigenous education, treaty rights, and sovereignty, with a focus on how policy and systems impact Native community health and wellness. As a graduate student studying Indigenous health policy, he bridges data, lived experience, and traditional knowledge to advocate for culturally grounded approaches to wellness. Through social media storytelling and educational content, he amplifies Native voices and connects everyday listeners to the real-world impact of federal, state, and tribal policy on Indigenous communities. #DevonHeaddress #NativeAmericanHistory #IndigenousVoices #NativeAmericanStories #IndigenousHistory #DigitalStorytelling #DigitalBroadcasting #NativeContentCreator #CulturalInterpretation #HeritageInterpretation #LivingHistory #PublicHistory #IndigenousPerspectives #CulturalHeritage #ReflectionsOnInterpretation #InterpretiveProfessionals #StorytellingMatters #RepresentationMatters #AmplifyIndigenousVoices #NativeAmericanHeritage #timmerriman
July 3, 2026
Julia Washburn, NPS Interpretive Leader, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman
Julia Washburn is a native Washingtonian, recently retired from 35 years with America’s National Parks. Recently, Julia served as Superintendent of Rock Creek Park for six years. Previously, she was the National Park Service Associate Director for Interpretation, Education, and Volunteers. Julia started her career in 1989 after serving two years in the US Peace Corps as a volunteer science teacher in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Her first NPS job was as a park ranger at Fort Dupont Park in Southeast, DC. She has also worked at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, W.Va., the National Park Service’s National Capital Regional Office, and as Senior Vice President for Grants and Programs at the National Park Foundation. Julia has a master’s degree in museum education from Bank Street College of Education and taught as an adjunct in the Museum Education Program at George Washington University for 14 years. She and her husband, Bill, now live on a 118-acre farm in Western Massachusetts, where they practice permaculture and manage the property for wildlife habitat. After leaving the NPS, Julia attended perfume school in Italy. She also earned a diploma in aromatherapy from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. In 2026, she and her business partner launched Willow-Botanicals.com, a small business that makes all-natural perfumes, skincare, and aromatherapy products. #timmerriman #InterpretationMatters #HEARTApproach #NPSInterpretation #InterpretiveConnections #VoicesOfInterpretation
May 15, 2026
Scott Ainslie, Songwriter, Performer, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman
This week on Reflections on Interpretation, Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman interview a musical performer and instructor who consistently receives rave reviews. Scott brings a wealth of musical and historical experience with him to the stage and the classroom. Coming of age during the Civil Rights era and the protests against the Vietnam War, Scott has a deep reverence for cross-cultural exchange and a strong commitment to social justice. He is the author of Robert Johnson/At The Crossroads and video teacher on the instructional DVD, Robert Johnson: Signature Licks. In 2010, Acoustic Guitar featured Scott’s lesson on Robert Johnson’s music in its November issue. The article with TAB, transcription of Johnson’s Crossroads Blues, and sixteen minutes of video instruction is archived on their website at: http://acousticguitar.com. With six solo recordings to his credit, Scott’s award-winning The Last Shot Got Him has garnered strong reviews here and in Europe.
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