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Dylan Erks and Onjoy Mahmood, both 20 years old. We’re friends from high school. we discussed religion, what he’s most proud of, and who the most important person in his life.

this interview consisted of me (gus 15) and my mom (christina 53). this interview was about my parents meeting each other and their story. we talked about her, leaving her hometown and meeting my dad and then meeting up again...

New friends Gabby Jones (23) and Marcus Muhich (61) get to know each other through talking about food, family, and travel.

Kraig Anderson (57) interviews his mother, Jeri Anderson (89), about her family, her adventures, and the legacy she wishes to leave behind.

Father and son Luther "Mark" Baldwin (79) and Terrell Baldwin (56) share a conversation about their hobbies, their careers, and the most important people in their lives.

I interviewed my sister Anna, 18 years old. I asked her about her favorite memories, biggest accomplishments, and future school plans.

One Small Step partners Michael Lewis (55) and Daniel Patton (42) have a conversation about National Parks, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, libraries, and the role of government.

William "Bill" McMurrin (71) interviews his friend Timothy "Tim" Bywater (80) about his experience working as both a seasonal park ranger with the National Park Service and an English professor. They also talk about their friendship and Timothy's family.

LaRaye Sheridan (83) speaks with her husband Michael Sheridan [no age given] about her childhood, school years, and their life as a family.

Suzanne Asha Stone [no age given] and daughter Sierra Laverty (30) share memories of the challenges and triumphs of wolf reintroduction and discuss the future of conservation.

Cynthia Hand [no age given] and her birth mother, Suzanne Asha Stone [no age given], share a conversation about finding one another, Cynthia's adoption, and their experiences getting to know each other after they were separated for over 40 years.

Jeffrey Walker (54) interviews his father, Norman Walker (89), about his career in the U.S. Navy and the University of Idaho Extension, as well as about the advice that he'd like to pass on to future generations of their family.

Maureen Lewiston (66) interviews her friend Elle Harris (30) about her experiences working as a packer for the U.S. National Park Service.

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...

Robin "Rob" Ericson (74) talks to his brother-in-law Clayton "Clay" Nichols (83) about Clay's Army service and his career as a geoscientist.

Sisters Emily Whiteside (66) and Beth Saba (64) share a conversation about growing up in Columbus, Georgia, their earliest and favorite memories, their friends, their school, and their parents.

Mark Holcomb (53) shares a conversation with his father, Jim Holcomb (81), about Jim’s career as a National Park Ranger, working in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Crater Lake, and other national parks.

Marjorie Wigmore Niedbala Jordan shares stories about her life as she approaches her 98th birthday.

Jenny and I talked about lessons we’ve learned and what lessons we’d pass on to future generations.

Veronica Carberry tells her story of growing up during WWII and raising her family in the United States. She is celebrating 85 years of life today.

Bill Schreier (68) speaks to his wife, Cheryl Schreier (58) about their life as a dual career couple in the national park service.