Scott Sterling, a natural resources specialists and ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garisson Project in North Dakota, hands a food barrel to Kyle Parker at the Lake Sakakawea boar ramp, July 17, 2025. Sterling, along with other rangers were following Parker’s journey across the United States in his 17’ 8” pale teal canoe on social media and met him once he paddled his way to Garrison Dam. (U.S. Army photo by Joshua Plueger)