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The Parks Podcast
by The Parks Podcast
The Parks Podcast will take listeners on a journey to regional, state and national parks around the United States. We will learn why the parks were created and explore planning your own visit to parks.
Episodes
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Sandra Ramos – Advocating for our Parks (Episode 25)
Send us Fan Mail Sandra Ramos joins me to talk about how to advocate for parks and visit parks during these turbulent times. Support the show
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Maybury State Park – Michigan (Episode 24)
Send us Fan Mail Maybury State Park, located right outside of Detroit, was a community created for patients with Tuberculosis. It is now a spectacular park for recreation and play for the community. Support the show
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Pocahontas State Park – Virginia (Episode 23)
Pocahontas State Park is the largest state park in Virginia and has great outdoor recreation, camping, and conservation programs.
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Biscayne National Park (Episode 22)
Biscayne National Park, off the coast of Miami, is 95% water with a rich history in farming, fishing, and conservation.
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Pompeys Pillar National Monument (Episode 21)
Pompeys Pillar is located just outside of Billings, Montana. This stop will show your a geological wonder, the signature of William Clark, and stunning vista of the eastern Montana plains.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (Episode 20)
Send us Fan Mail Herbert Hoover National Historic Site was home to President Hoover in his youth. He reconstructed the space as a way to show American's that anyone can be successful. His home, prairie, blacksmith shop, and more will allow you to walk through history. Support the show
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RECREATION.gov (Episode 19)
Recreation.gov is your go to website for planning trips to our nation's public lands. You can book campsites, reserve passes, and learn more about what's going on in the parks.
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Saguaro National Park (Episode 18)
Send us Fan Mail Saguaro National Park boasts a diverse ecosystem where you can experience saguaros in one area and pine trees in another. The rich cultural history is worth celebrating in this episode of The Parks Podcast. Support the show
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Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)
Statue of Liberty National Monument is home to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn about the history - starting with the gift from France through the immigration process for so many coming to the United States.
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Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)
Stephanie Harrison, creator of The New Happy, is launching her book "New Happy". She joins us to talk about the role nature and parks play in finding happiness.
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (Episode 15)
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park brings to life the story of Harriet and the hundreds of slaves she helped to find freedom.
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Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)
Sky Meadows State Park is outside of the Nation's Capital and provides a great escape from the city with Dark Skies, sensory trails, rich history, and an entrance to the Appalachian Trail.
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Bryce Canyon National Park (Episode 13)
Send us Fan Mail Bryce Canyon is not a canyon. It's a series of natural amphitheaters carved into the edge of a plateau — filled with the greatest concentration of hoodoos on Earth, capped by some of the darkest accessible night skies in the country, and sitting at the top of the Grand Staircase…
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First Day Hike (Episode 12)
Send us Fan Mail First Day Hikes is an initiative of America's State Parks, created to celebrate going outside, getting exercise, and experiencing nature. Support the show
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Lake Elmo State Park – Montana (Episode 11)
Lake Elmo, located in Billings, Montana, is home to great recreation, bird watching, and gathering with family and friends.
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Belle Grove Plantation (Episode 10)
Belle Grove Plantation, part of Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, is decking the halls and getting ready to kick off their holiday programs.
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Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (Episode 9)
Send us Fan Mail Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park was the front line of major battles in the Civil War. Learn the story of the region from Backcountry to Breadbasket to Battlefield and Beyond. Support the show
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Death Valley National Park (Episode 8)
Death Valley National Park is home to the lowest elevation in the United States at Badwater Basin and is the hottest place on earth.
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Craters of the Moon National Monument (Episode 7)
Craters of the Moon National Monument was created from lava flow over the past 15,000 years. Learn how you can experience the unique activities in the park throughout the year.
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Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (Episode 6)
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is located between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. Learn about four major battles of the civil war and explore the battlefields and historic homes.
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (Episode 5)
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is known as the "Green Desert." Learn about the animals, best time of year to plan a visit, and how to navigate a desert hike.
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Family Travel Planning (Episode 4)
Send us Fan Mail Shannon Jones, CEO & Founder of KeeKee's Big Adventure, will guide us on planning a trip with your family to the parks. Support the show
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Shenandoah National Park (Episode 3)
Shenandoah National Park is one of the first National Parks on the east coast of the United States. Home to Skyline Drive, and 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah is a popular spot for weekend warriors and vacations alike.
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Big Bend National Park (Episode 2)
We explore Big Bend National Park, learning it's history and how you can plan your journey to the park.
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Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (Episode 1)
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is our first stop for The Parks Podcast. Explore the history and impact of nine children to help spark desegregation, and social change movements.
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Introducing The Parks Podcast (Episode 0)
Send us Fan Mail On January 10th, 2021, Missy Rentz packed her car and hit the road. 355 days later, she had camped in bear country, hiked mountains she wasn't ready for, watched a wolf chase a fox away from a bison carcass in Yellowstone, spent an hour photographing a rattlesnake in Theodore...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Parks Podcast have?
The Parks Podcast currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Parks Podcast about?
The Parks Podcast will take listeners on a journey to regional, state and national parks around the United States. We will learn why the parks were created and explore planning your own visit to parks.
How often does The Parks Podcast release new episodes?
The Parks Podcast has 26 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Parks Podcast?
The Parks Podcast is created and hosted by The Parks Podcast.
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