Episodes

June 8, 2023

#121: Five Fabulous State Parks

State parks are a special kind of public land, beloved by locals but often as spectacular and exciting as their national park cousins.

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June 2, 2023

#120: The Beartooth Highway

Since its completion in 1936, the Beartooth Highway has thrilled millions of visitors with jaw-dropping views of one of the most beautiful and wild areas in the lower 48 states.

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May 25, 2023

#119: Mailbag!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks.

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May 18, 2023

#118: Where the Bison Roam

The American Bison symbolizes a bygone era when the Great Plains, with their millions of acres of tallgrass prairie, were undisturbed by railroads, fences, farmland, and towns. While we nearly squandered this extraordinary na...

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May 4, 2023

#117: 12 US Wonders to See in Your Lifetime

America is home to some of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes and natural marvels.

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April 27, 2023

#116: Mailbag! Visiting Channel Islands National Park and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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April 13, 2023

#115: National Parks and the Civilian Conservation Corps

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

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April 6, 2023

#114: Theodore Roosevelt National Park

It’s unlikely that anyone has had a more significant positive impact on our U.S. public lands than Teddy Roosevelt

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March 30, 2023

#113: Must-See Navajo Parks

The Navajo Nation is home to one-of-a-kind natural wonders and irreplaceable cultural treasures.

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March 23, 2023

#112: Mailbag!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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March 9, 2023

#111: Driving Tour of Washington's National Parks, Part Two

The fun doesn’t stop at the end of the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway.

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March 2, 2023

#110: Washington's Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, Part One

This 440-mile route winds through the heart of Washington State's Cascade Mountains, revealing an abundance of natural beauty that is truly awe-inspiring.

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Feb. 23, 2023

#109: Mailbag! Devils Tower, Carlsbad Caverns, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks.

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Feb. 16, 2023

#108: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Situated in both North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is a natural wonderland that seems too good to be true.

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Feb. 2, 2023

#107: Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is a serene, isolated wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior, making it the least-visited national park in the contiguous United States.

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Jan. 25, 2023

#106: Mailbag! Shenandoah NP in a Weekend, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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Jan. 19, 2023

#105: Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Many consider Chaco Culture the crown jewel of the ancient Puebloan ruins in the American Southwest.

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Jan. 5, 2023

#104: Planning Your Trips to Alaska’s National Parks

Alaska is home to eight national parks, each unique and stunning.

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Dec. 29, 2022

#103: Twelve Great National Parks for Snowshoeing

In today’s episode, we talk about some of the basics of getting started snowshoeing and suggest trails to explore in twelve national parks that are great for this outdoor winter activity.

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Dec. 8, 2022

#102: Mailbag! White Sands, Hot Springs, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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Nov. 24, 2022

#101: Grandma Joy’s Road Trip

Join us for an inspiring conversation with 92-year-old Grandma Joy and her grandson Brad, who are on a journey to visit all 63 national parks.

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Nov. 17, 2022

#100: Glacier Bay National Park

Over two hundred years ago, a 4,000-foot-thick glacier covered what is now Glacier Bay National Park.

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Nov. 10, 2022

#99: Matt and Karen’s Annual Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

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Nov. 3, 2022

#98: Best of Canyonlands National Park

Radiating out from the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in southeastern Utah is a landscape full of spectacular canyons, unusual rock formations, and some of the most challenging backroads anywhere in America

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