Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/29/3/6d0ed45c-4fcc-4336-aac3-c45a4c8cb386_tm-_science_of_hot_springs_np.m4a

Mike and Dusty break down the Goldilocks circumstance that creates the geothermal features of Hot Springs National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
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Mike and Dusty break down the Goldilocks circumstance that creates the geothermal features of Hot Springs National Park. 

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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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Trail Mix: Science of Hot Springs NP

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Mike and Dusty get the full bathhouse experience at the Buckstaff Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty get the full bathhouse experience at the Buckstaff Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park. 

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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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116- Buckstaff Bathhouse: Hot Springs National Park

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Mike and Dusty sit down and chat with Lise Aangenbrug of the National Park Foundation and here about their work with the National Park Service and the intersectional programming they create for community groups. To find our more about their work, visit NationalParks.org Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty sit down and chat with Lise Aangenbrug of the National Park Foundation and here about their work with the National Park Service and the intersectional programming they create for community groups. 

To find our more about their work, visit NationalParks.org



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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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Trail Mix: National Park Foundation with Lise Aangeenbrug

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Mike and Dusty travel to Arkansas and hike the Hot Spring Mountain trails on the east side of Hot Springs National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty travel to Arkansas and hike the Hot Spring Mountain trails on the east side of Hot Springs National Park. 

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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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115- Hot Springs Mountain Trails: Hot Springs National Park

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In connection with Gateway Arch National Park and the various moments in history that the Gateway Arch represents, Mike and Dusty look at the history of European colonialism through the lens of Manifest Destiny and how it contributed to the bullsh*t that is American Exceptionalism. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

In connection with Gateway Arch National Park and the various moments in history that the Gateway Arch represents, Mike and Dusty look at the history of European colonialism through the lens of Manifest Destiny and how it contributed to the bullsh*t that is American Exceptionalism. 



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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

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#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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Trail Mix: Manifest Destiny Bullsh*t

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Mike and Dusty explore the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park and venture on the River Boat and head up the Mississippi River. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty explore the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park and venture on the River Boat and head up the Mississippi River. 



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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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114- Gateway Arch National Park: Part 2

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Mike and Dusty look at the expedition led by Lewis and Clark and the many indigenous tribes that provided them help on their exploration of the West and how it is connected to Gateway Arch National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty look at the expedition led by Lewis and Clark and the many indigenous tribes that provided them help on their exploration of the West and how it is connected to Gateway Arch National Park. 



Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

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Trail Mix: Corps of Discovery

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Dusty and Mike hike across St. Louis, Missouri to the Gateway Arch National Park. In this episode, they explore the museum and go to the top of the Arch. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Dusty and Mike hike across St. Louis, Missouri to the Gateway Arch National Park. In this episode, they explore the museum and go to the top of the Arch. 



Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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113- Gateway Arch National Park: Part 1

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Mike and Dusty look at the new guidance regarding campfires. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty look at the new guidance regarding campfires. 



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Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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Trail Mix: Campfires

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After touring Wind Cave, Mike and Dusty head above ground to hike the Prairie Vista Trail and the Rankin Ridge Trail in Wind Cave National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

After touring Wind Cave, Mike and Dusty head above ground to hike the Prairie Vista Trail and the Rankin Ridge Trail in Wind Cave National Park. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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112- Prairie Trails: Wind Cave National Park

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Dusty and Mike explore all the different types of cave formations including those found in Wind Cave National Park.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Dusty and Mike explore all the different types of cave formations including those found in Wind Cave National Park. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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Trail Mix: Cave Formations

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Mike and Dusty explore Wind Cave on the Fairgrounds Tour in Wind Cave National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty explore Wind Cave on the Fairgrounds Tour in Wind Cave National Park. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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111- Fairgrounds Tour: Wind Cave National Park

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/2/5/6/53cd5de4-d28e-4ddb-bbe6-4cb564c8493b_tm-_been_outside.m4a

Mike and Dusty chat with Amber Wendler and Shaz Zamore, contributing authors and editors of the new book Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature published by Mountaineers Books. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty sit down and chat with Amber Wendler and Shaz Zamore, contributing authors and editors of the new book Been Outside: Adventures of Black Women, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming People in Nature published by Mountaineers Books. 



Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

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Trail Mix: Been Outside with Amber Wendler and Shaz Zamore

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Mike and Dusty cross a river in order to hike Santa Elena Canyon and later hike the Upper Burro Mesa Pour-Off Trail in the final day in Big Bend National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
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Mike and Dusty cross a river in order to hike Santa Elena Canyon and later hike the Upper Burro Mesa Pour-Off Trail in the final day in Big Bend National Park.



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110- Santa Elena Canyon: Big Bend National Park

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Mike and Dusty look at the various levels of birding, and the birds of Big Bend National Park. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
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Mike and Dusty look at the various levels of birding, and the birds of Big Bend National Park. 



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Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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Trail Mix: Birding in Big Bend

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Mike and Dusty hike three small trails in Big Bend National Parks. The explore the famous cacti of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail, the shores of the Rio Grande on the Boquillas Canyon Trail, and dinosaur remains at The Fossil Exhibit.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-usa-national-parks/9781640496217/?utm_source=GazeattheNPs" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit <a href="https://www.moon.com/landing-page/national-parks/" rel="nofollow">Moon.com</a>.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
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Mike and Dusty hike three small trails in Big Bend National Parks. The explore the famous cacti of the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail, the shores of the Rio Grande on the Boquillas Canyon Trail, and dinosaur remains at The Fossil Exhibit.

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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109- Small Trails of Big Bend National Park

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Mike and Dusty sit and chat with Moon Author Becky Lomax and discuss National Parks of the Eastern United States versus National Parks of the Western United States. The cover wildlife, terrain, peaks, shoreline, and everything in between. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-usa-national-parks/9781640496217/?utm_source=GazeattheNPs" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit <a href="https://www.moon.com/landing-page/national-parks/" rel="nofollow">Moon.com</a>.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty sit and chat with Moon Author Becky Lomax and discuss National Parks of the Eastern United States versus National Parks of the Western United States. The cover wildlife, terrain, peaks, shoreline, and everything in between. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

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Trail Mix: Eastern Parks vs. Western Parks with Becky Lomax

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After waiting for the clouds to part on the South Rim Trail in Big Bend National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the Boot Canyon Trail and the Pinnacles Trail to complete the loop and encounter a Common Raven with a snake in it&#39;s mouth a long the way. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-usa-national-parks/9781640496217/?utm_source=GazeattheNPs" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit <a href="https://www.moon.com/landing-page/national-parks/" rel="nofollow">Moon.com</a>.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

After waiting for the clouds to part on the South Rim Trail in Big Bend National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the Boot Canyon Trail and the Pinnacles Trail to complete the loop and encounter a Common Raven with a snake in it's mouth a long the way. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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108- The South Rim Trail, Part 2: Big Bend National Park

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Mike and Dusty look at and explore the world and environments of extremophiles and how they have been studied in National Parks. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-usa-national-parks/9781640496217/?utm_source=GazeattheNPs" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit <a href="https://www.moon.com/landing-page/national-parks/" rel="nofollow">Moon.com</a>.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Mike and Dusty look at and explore the world and environments of extremophiles and how they have been studied in National Parks. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

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Trail Mix: Extremophiles

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After being told by multiple people to not leave Big Bend National Park without doing the South Rim Trail, Mike and Dusty brave some questionable weather to make their way up into the Chisos Mountains to hike The South Rim Trail. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazeatthenationalparks/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@GazeAtTheNationalParks</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GazeAtTheNationalParks/" rel="nofollow">Gaze at the National Parks</a>Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/becky-lomax/moon-usa-national-parks/9781640496217/?utm_source=GazeattheNPs" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit <a href="https://www.moon.com/landing-page/national-parks/" rel="nofollow">Moon.com</a>.#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler Fortgang Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 
 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations'>https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

After being told by multiple people to not leave Big Bend National Park without doing the South Rim Trail, Mike and Dusty brave some questionable weather to make their way up into the Chisos Mountains to hike The South Rim Trail. 

Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.

#gazeatthenationalparks

#hikeearlyhikeoften

#adventureisoutthere

Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout. 


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107- The South Rim Trail, Part 1: Big Bend National Park

Avid hikers Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan share their adventures on the trails of America's National Parks and play all of the games along the way. 

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Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.