Linda Kahananui and John Goar

For many years, Linda Kahananui has provided engaging experiences in her capacity as a teacher, outdoor educator, and park/non-profit volunteer. An amateur astronomer since the age of 12, she has led star parties for groups of all ages including her work in astronomy education at the Maunakea Visitor Station. She currently volunteers for Olympic National Park as a "Dark Ranger" helping to lead night sky programs each summer at Hurricane Ridge. She serves as chair of DarkSky Olympic Peninsula, a new chapter of DarkSky International.

John Goar is a retired science and math teacher and the lead astronomer at Olympic National Park. John has led telescope outreach programs and full moon hikes since 2010 (info at olympictelescope.com). John enjoys hunting for dim galaxies and comets which require dark skies to find. He is also motivated to work for dark skies to support the natural conditions which allow wildlife to thrive, especially migratory birds.