America's National Parks Podcast

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09.21.2023 Hopewell — America’s Newest World Heritage Site The most recent session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is taking place right now in Saudi Arabia, and it was just announced that they are inscribing the 25th World Heritage Site in the United States — a group of ...
09.14.2023 Death Valley Closed for Weeks, Crack in Yosemite, Hiker Found by Webcam, and More \| National Park News In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the disastrous effects of tropical storm Hilary at Death Valley National Park, a 200' crack that has appeared on a popular climbing route in Yosemite, and more. Sponsored by L.L.Bean - ...
09.07.2023 Consumption in Mammoth Cave Inside Mammoth Cave, people notice that the air seems surprisingly fresh and that their allergies disappear like magic. Observations such as these have been noted for centuries at least. In 1839, the property was purchased by Dr. John Croghan and ...
08.30.2023 Riding the Rails to Nature’s Wonders: National Parks by Train From the allure of the Orient Express to the daily grind of commuter trains, rail travel has always captured our imaginations. But did you know you can journey to some of America's most iconic national parks by train? In this ...
08.24.2023 The Secret Spy History of Camp David \| Catoctin Mountain Park Catoctin Mountain Park is one of those National Park Service units that doesn't fit into any category, but its importance in American history could not be any greater. It's home to the famed presidential retreat — Camp David — but ...
08.17.2023 2 New NPS Units, Lost in Death Valley, Plane Crash in Denali In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the new National Monuments, one remembering Emmett Till and the other protecting the area surrounding the Grand Canyon. Plus, two men get lost in Death Valley and hike for miles overnight ...
08.09.2023 Secret Cities As the world experiences Christopher Nolan’s new film, Oppenheimer, the world is taking a new look at the development of this great and terrible weapon under the organization of the Manhattan Project. In this episode, we’re taking a look at ...
07.29.2023 The Importance of...the Butt Set against the backdrop of rolling hills in western Wyoming, Fossil Butte National Monument, like so many other parks, presents a variety of activities. But one exhibit shares the fascinating story of a type of fossil that you probably haven't ...
07.23.2023 The Kennedys and the Promise of a Better Future for Those Living With Disabilities At the close of the 2019 visitor season, the JFK National Historic Site closed its doors, the collections were safely secured, and the site prepared for an extensive facelift. The plan involved the installation of an accessible visitor center, along ...
07.13.2023 Yosemite Traffic Nightmare, Slew of Deaths in National Parks In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the difficult situation at Yosemite, where the timed-entry reservation system is gone for the first year since 2019, causing huge traffic problems. Plus hot weather and roaring waters are taking the ...
06.22.2023 Women Trailblazers of the National Park Service: Stories of Courage and Conservation Embark on an exploration of the remarkable women who blazed trails within the National Park Service. Join us as we delve into the lives of Betty Reid Soskin, Dr. Beatrice Willard, Florence Bascom, and more. From Betty's groundbreaking role as ...
06.14.2023 Two for the Price of One Arizona conjures up images of desert washes, enormous saguaro cacti with arms stretching to the sky, and endless sunshine regardless of the season. But if you travel north to Flagstaff, the environment changes dramatically. Situated at nearly 7000 feet elevation, ...
05.31.2023 National Park News: Pot Farms Keep Cropping Up In Death Valley National Park In this month's national park news roundup, we're covering all the delayed openings and closures caused by the unprecedented winter snowpack in the West. But it's not all bad news — lakes Mead and Powell are rising, and the Colorado ...
05.21.2023 Yellowstone After the Floods In June 2022, the rivers of Yellowstone's Northern Range unleashed a devastating flood, shattering century-long records and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This natural disaster not only disrupted park operations but also raised important questions about its ...
05.12.2023 Escape from Alcatraz This week, we're setting sail for Alcatraz, the infamous island prison once deemed inescapable. But in 1962, three men dared to challenge this notion and embarked on a daring escape that continues to captivate the world to this day. Join ...
05.03.2023 Lesser Known Founding Fathers In this episode of America's National Parks, join host Jason Epperson as we delve into the lesser-known figures of American history and the National Park Service sites dedicated to their lives and contributions. Explore the stories behind the Thomas Stone ...
04.27.2023 National Park News \| Yosemite Braces for Floods, Condors Get Bird Flu, and More In this episode, we share the news about upcoming closures at Yosemite National Park due to flooding concerns from snowmelt. Plus, Death Valley goes cashless, condors are dying from a new bird flu, how to get reservations for the annual ...
04.25.2023 Scaling the Heights: The Evolution and Impact of Rock Climbing in Yosemite Dive into the rich history of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park, from its pioneering beginnings to its modern status as a world-class climbing destination. In this episode, we explore the iconic routes, legendary climbers, and groundbreaking techniques that have ...
04.17.2023 The Mysterious Disappearance of Everett Ruess: Artist, Adventurer, and Enigma Join us as we explore the enigmatic life and mysterious disappearance of Everett Ruess, a young artist, poet, and adventurer who vanished without a trace in the remote wilderness of southeastern Utah in 1934. We'll delve into Ruess' life, his ...
04.04.2023 Nature’s Open Door: Unlocking Accessible Adventures in National Parks Discover the beauty of accessibility at America's National Parks in this episode. From scenic drives and picturesque vistas to innovative adaptive activities, we dive into the wonders of national parks for people with mobility disabilities, families with young children, and ...
03.30.2023 America’s Outdoor Recreation Act A new bill in the U.S. Senate is poised to make major changes to federal lands recreation. In this episode, we have all the details. Find the press release, along with the full text of the bill here: https://www.energy.senate.gov/2023/3/manchin-barrasso-introduce-bipartisan-america-s-outdoor-recreation-act Sponsored ...
03.19.2023 The Mysterious Lives of Northern Elephant Seals This episode of America's National Parks Podcast delves into the fascinating world of the Northern Elephant Seal, including its near-extinction in the 1800s due to overhunting and the subsequent discovery of remnant populations in Mexico. Protective legislation was eventually put ...
03.01.2023 Agate Fossil Beds In the grassy High Plains of Northwest Nebraska, the landscape is punctuated by flat top buttes, and a few isolated landforms reminiscent of the badlands. A layer of sandstone builds the foundation of the area, sitting over a remarkable bonebed. ...
02.20.2023 The History of North American Elk in our National Parks On today’s episode of America’s National Parks, the comeback story of NorthAmerican elk. Written By Dr. Charlotte HackerAudio Editor and Theme Music: Peter XiongHost: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guideand Campendium www.campendium.com
02.07.2023 National Park News: 2023 Parks Budget, Daring Helicopter Rescue In this month's news roundup, the National Park Service has set its budget priorities for the year, including repairs from last year's extreme weather events and prevention measures to help keep them from happening again. Plus, a daring helicopter rescue ...
01.18.2023 Assateague - Beyond the Ponies In the stillness of winter, the waves still roll in and out, in and out, slicking the sandy shore of Assateague Island, a narrow thirty seven mile long barrier island which spans both Maryland and Virginia between the Atlantic Ocean ...
01.10.2023 White Nose Syndrome Bats have survived shifting continents, mass extinction events, rapid anthropogenic expansion, and supervolcanic explosions. But can an important North American subset of bats survive the latest threat to their existence? By Dr. Charlotte HackerScript Editor: Kelsey SkonbergAudio Editor and Theme ...
01.01.2023 2023 National Park Entry Reservations, New Funding for Parks, and More In this month's national park news, we share some changes to timed-entry reservation programs at Glacier, Yosemite, Arches, Zion, and Rocky Mountain National Parks. Plus, there's some new funding for parks, and what destinations might become national parks in 2023.
12.19.2022 Combating Invasive Species in National Parks Since 1916, the National Park Service has worked to preserve our country’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. U.S. National Parks inspire more than 318 million visitors per year, and these unimpaired landscapes provide safe refuge to ...
12.12.2022 Shenandoah Part 2 While the creation of the Shenandoah National Park was the successful result of persistent collaboration between business owners, local park advocates, the state of Virginia, the federal government, and the young National Park Service, it also resulted in the forced ...
12.12.2022 Shenandoah Part 1 Sweeping wildflower fields, brilliant fall foliage, cascading waterfalls, black bears, and songbirds. Mountain hollows. A meandering scenic drive stretching over 100 miles across the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah National Park in Central Virginia has attracted visitors since ...
11.29.2022 National Park Passes Explained — 2023 Updates In this episode, we're taking a look at all the "Interagency" America the Beautiful passes that are available to give you access to national parks and other federal lands, often with some great discounts. We'll also cover the brand-new LIFETIME ...
11.20.2022 Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens – an Urban Oasis Along the Anacostia River, thousands of years ago, a vibrant Native American community thrived, relying on the natural resources of the land and the water that bisected it. Lush foliage, cattails, fish, and wild game made the region self-sustaining for ...
10.31.2022 Two New Park Units, Mosquito Science, and the True Age of Yosemite \| News from the Parks It's time for our monthly park news round-up. This time, there are two new park units, a new study shares how some people really are "mosquito magnets," and some new science shows that Yosemite is much younger than we previously ...
10.24.2022 Spooky Stories from National Parks It’s that spooky time of year again when the leaves are turning orange and red, the days get shorter and the nights longer, and there seems to be a ghoul hiding around every bend on the trail. Which means it’s ...
10.14.2022 The Endangered Species Act Species and population declines persisted during this time despite the existence of several federal laws, including The Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. A heavier-hitting piece of legislation was needed, and ...
10.07.2022 The 5 Senses of Death Valley We often think of visiting national parks as a visual experience, the scenery drawing us in, the spectacular sights, where every moment presents yet another photo opportunity. And certainly this is true, even at Death Valley National Park. Every harshly ...
09.26.2022 National Park News \| Cave Waves, False Alarm Volcano, and More In this episode, a Mexican earthquake caused a strange reaction 1500 miles away in death valley, the longest cave in the world is officially 6 miles longer, a new policy will more closely involve indigenous people in federal land management, ...
09.18.2022 Plains A few million words could be written about Jimmy Carter and his influence on America and the world — but today, two of Plains, Georgia's lesser known residents, the folks that would raise or 39th president — the first to ...
09.13.2022 Glacier Bay - Fisheries and Canneries The pristine landscape of Alaska’s Glacier Bay stretches as far as the eye can see. Heading out from the serenity of Bartlett Cove, the bay opens into a wide waterway dotted with islands, and flanked by snow-capped mountains that disappear ...
09.03.2022 National Geographic’s ”America’s National Parks”: Interview With the Creators Anwar Mamon is an award-winning Executive Producer with over 20 years’ experience in TV production who has filmed in some of the most remote locations on the planet, pushing the boundaries of technology to bring viewers closer to nature and ...
08.24.2022 The Year Of Water In America’s National Parks \| National Park News Our new book, the National Parks Journal for Kids!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685394477?maas=maas_adg_2783358EB9FED180A107AAC11500D118_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas In this episode, we cover the big reductions in water allocations to several states in order to save two of America's biggest dams, we update you on closed parks due ...
08.17.2022 National Park Trip Planning with Jennifer Melroy of National Park Obsessed For the new explorer, planning a visit to a national park, or even several on a big road trip can be a daunting task. Today on America’s National Parks, we're talking with Jennifer Melroy, a national park lover who has ...
08.14.2022 Hampton - Enslavement and Manumission Amidst the rolling hills of Baltimore County, a two-lane road cleaves the sixty-two acres that remain of a former grand estate and plantation that once covered twenty-five thousand acres. The mansion sits on the north side and the remnants of ...
08.04.2022 National Park News \| Access To Tallest Tree Blocked, Mobsters In The Bottom of Lake Mead In this episode, we share the news about Hyperion, the world's largest tree, and the attempts at Redwood National Park to keep people from making the dangerous trek to visit it. Plus, Lake Mede is receding, which is creating some ...
08.01.2022 37 Days in Yellowstone Revisited In 1870, 14 men led by Henry Washburn, Surveyor General of Montana, set out to explore the Northwestern region of Wyoming, an area known as Yellowstone. During their explorations, they made detailed maps and observations, exploring the numerous lakes, climbing ...
07.29.2022 This Contested Land with McKenzie Long National Monuments are some of our nation’s most controversial lands. On April 26, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order to review twenty-seven national monuments, calling them “superstitious land grabs” and “an abusive use of the Antiquities Act,” suggesting he ...
07.18.2022 The Failed Gold Rush Skagway earns its fame in an enthralling story, as the gateway to the Klondike GoldRush, nearly fifty years after the California Gold Rush of 1849. It’s easy to get caught up in thedaydream of the myriad pioneers and adventurers who ...
06.28.2022 Restoring Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park turned 150 this year, but of course, the national park moniker is just a human designation for this exotic landscape. a massive Caldera formed from a volcano that last erupted 631000 years ago. There are few places ...
06.13.2022 News From the Parks \| Yellowstone National Park is CLOSED, Plastic Sales Banned in Parks & More In this month's edition of News from the Parks, a late-breaking story out of Yellowstone, all 5 entrances are closed due to flooding and dangerous conditions. Also, the Interior Department is banning the sale of single-use plastics, a woman gets ...

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America's National Parks Podcast episodes:

Hopewell — America’s Newest World Heritage Site

Death Valley Closed for Weeks, Crack in Yosemite, Hiker Found by Webcam, and More | National Park News

Consumption in Mammoth Cave

Riding the Rails to Nature’s Wonders: National Parks by Train

The Secret Spy History of Camp David | Catoctin Mountain Park

2 New NPS Units, Lost in Death Valley, Plane Crash in Denali

Secret Cities

The Importance of...the Butt

The Kennedys and the Promise of a Better Future for Those Living With Disabilities

Yosemite Traffic Nightmare, Slew of Deaths in National Parks

Women Trailblazers of the National Park Service: Stories of Courage and Conservation

Two for the Price of One

National Park News: Pot Farms Keep Cropping Up In Death Valley National Park

Yellowstone After the Floods

Escape from Alcatraz

Lesser Known Founding Fathers

National Park News | Yosemite Braces for Floods, Condors Get Bird Flu, and More

Scaling the Heights: The Evolution and Impact of Rock Climbing in Yosemite

The Mysterious Disappearance of Everett Ruess: Artist, Adventurer, and Enigma

Nature’s Open Door: Unlocking Accessible Adventures in National Parks

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act

The Mysterious Lives of Northern Elephant Seals

Agate Fossil Beds

The History of North American Elk in our National Parks

National Park News: 2023 Parks Budget, Daring Helicopter Rescue

Assateague - Beyond the Ponies

White Nose Syndrome

2023 National Park Entry Reservations, New Funding for Parks, and More

Combating Invasive Species in National Parks

Shenandoah Part 2

Shenandoah Part 1

National Park Passes Explained — 2023 Updates

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens – an Urban Oasis

Two New Park Units, Mosquito Science, and the True Age of Yosemite | News from the Parks

Spooky Stories from National Parks

The Endangered Species Act

The 5 Senses of Death Valley

National Park News | Cave Waves, False Alarm Volcano, and More

Plains

Glacier Bay - Fisheries and Canneries

National Geographic’s ”America’s National Parks”: Interview With the Creators

The Year Of Water In America’s National Parks | National Park News

National Park Trip Planning with Jennifer Melroy of National Park Obsessed

Hampton - Enslavement and Manumission

National Park News | Access To Tallest Tree Blocked, Mobsters In The Bottom of Lake Mead

37 Days in Yellowstone Revisited

This Contested Land with McKenzie Long

The Failed Gold Rush

Restoring Yellowstone

News From the Parks | Yellowstone National Park is CLOSED, Plastic Sales Banned in Parks & More

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