Everybody's National Parks

Description:

Bryan talks to Bailey Schofield of Zion Adventure Company about the company’s services (2:00), back-country hikes and canyoneering (6:26), kid-friendly hikes (18:45), being prepared for hiking the Narrows (22:30), differences between Zion’s east side and main canyon area (33:49), and visiting Zion in different seasons (38:18).

Resources:

Zion adventure company http://www.zionadventures.com

Backpacking permits https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backpackingpermits.htm

The Subway https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thesubway.htm

West Rim Trail https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/west-rim-trail.htm

Emerald pools http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-emerald-pools-trail.htm

The Narrows https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thenarrows.htm

Observation Point http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-observation-point-trail.htm

Hidden Canyon http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-hidden-canyon-trail.htm

Canyon Overlook http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-canyon-overlook-trail.htm

Middle Fork Taylor Creek http://www.zionnational-park.com/kolob-canyons-taylor-creek.htm

Description:

Bryan talks with his friend Dave about their trip to Zion National Park. Dave describes the Scenic Drive (4:46). They discuss observations and lessons they learned on the hikes they did, including Emerald Pools (8:10), The Narrows (13:50), Watchman (23:42), Angels Landing (27:08), Pa’rus trail (44:35) and Kolob Canyon (46:40). Lastly they discuss Watchman Campground (50:24)

Resources:

Cliffrose Lodge https://cliffroselodge.com

Zion National Park https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Zion Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/ranger-led-activities.htm

Red Rock Grill at the Zion Lodge https://www.zionlodge.com/dining/red-rock-grill/

Hiking in Zion https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/hiking-in-zion.htm

Emerald Pools http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-emerald-pools-trail.htm

The Narrows https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/thenarrows.htm

Watchman http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-watchman-trail.htm

Angels Landing http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-angels-landing-trail.htm

Pa’rus trail https://utah.com/hiking/zion-national-park/parus-trail

Zion adventure company http://www.zionadventures.com

This is the second of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History, which will end our series on Shenandoah National Park. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge from 1995-1998.

In Part 2 we hear about the CCC’s role in the development of the park (1:36), FDR’s visit to the CCC camps (5:12), signs of cultural history in the park (8:08), Audrey Horning’s archeological survey of 3 mountain settlements (13:04), the tragic fires of 2000 (31:57), and finally hikes and tips on how and where to see evidence of Shenandoah’s cultural history (35:26).

Resources:

Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org

Shenandoah National Park Association http://www.snpbooks.org

Blue Ridge Heritage Project http://www.blueridgeheritageproject.com

(Hiking) Old Rag Mountain Trail (includes the following trails mentioned in podcast: Nicholson Hollow Trail, White Oak Canyon Trail, Corbin Hollow Trail, Robertson Mountain Trail, Hot Shore Mountain Trail, Brokenback Run, Hannah Run Trail)

https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/old_rag_area.pdf

Corbin Cabin Cutoff Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/upload/Nicholson-Hollow.pdf

Rose River Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/big_meadows_area_2013.pdf

Cabin Rental (Including Corbin Cabin) http://www.patc.net/PATC/Cabins/Cabin_General_Info.aspx#SNP

(Book) Managing the Mountains: Land Use Planning, the New Deal, and the Creation of a Federal Landscape in Appalachia by Sara Gregg

https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Mountains-Planning-Landscape-Appalachia/dp/0300192568

(Book) The Anguish of Displacement: The Politics of Literacy in the Letters of Mountain Families in Shenandoah National Park by Katrina M. Powell, ed.

http://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/3307

(Book) Answer at Once: Letters of Mountain Families in Shenandoah National Park 1934-1938 by Katrina M. Powell, ed.

http://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/3883

(Book) In the Shadow of Ragged Mountain by Audrey Horning

https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Ragged-Mountain-Audrey-Horning/dp/0931606276

(Book) Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal by Sue Eisenfeld

https://www.amazon.com/Shenandoah-Conservation-Betrayal-Sue-Eisenfeld/dp/0803238304

(Book) Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History by Anne Mitchell Whisnant

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Scenic-Motorway-Ridge-Parkway-History/dp/0807871265

(Book) The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park by Darwin Lambert

https://www.amazon.com/Undying-Past-Shenandoah-National-Park/dp/0911797572

(Book) Hollow Folk https://www.amazon.com/Hollow-Folk-Mandel-Sherman/dp/0685650863/ref=cm_rdp_product

(Article) President Inspects Five Forest Camps, August, 13, 1933; Special to The New York Times. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1933/08/13/223729852.html?emc=eta1&pageNumber=3

Film: A Trip To Skyland and Shenandoah National Park (no link available)

This is the first of 2 parts on Shenandoah’s History. We hear from 3 historians: Sara Gregg from the University of Kansas focuses on land use policy. Katrina Powell at Virginia Tech researched letters written by families displaced due to the parks creation. Audrey Horning is an Anthropology and Archeology Professor at William and Mary in Virginia. She conducted a multi-year Survey of Rural Mountain Settlements in the Virginia Blue Ridge from 1995-1998.

In Part 1 we hear how a park came to Shenandoah (1:17), what happened to families living in the mountains (17:33), and letters written by families forced to relocate from the park area (29:13).

Resources:

Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org

Shenandoah National Park Association http://www.snpbooks.org

Blue Ridge Heritage Project http://www.blueridgeheritageproject.com

(Hiking) Old Rag Mountain Trail (includes the following trails mentioned in podcast: Nicholson Hollow Trail, White Oak Canyon Trail, Corbin Hollow Trail, Robertson Mountain Trail, Hot Shore Mountain Trail, Brokenback Run, Hannah Run Trail)

https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/old_rag_area.pdf

Corbin Cabin Cutoff Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/upload/Nicholson-Hollow.pdf

Rose River Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/big_meadows_area_2013.pdf

Cabin Rental (Including Corbin Cabin) http://www.patc.net/PATC/Cabins/Cabin_General_Info.aspx#SNP

(Book) Managing the Mountains: Land Use Planning, the New Deal, and the Creation of a Federal Landscape in Appalachia by Sara Gregg

https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Mountains-Planning-Landscape-Appalachia/dp/0300192568

(Book) The Anguish of Displacement: The Politics of Literacy in the Letters of Mountain Families in Shenandoah National Park by Katrina M. Powell, ed.

http://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/3307

(Book) Answer at Once: Letters of Mountain Families in Shenandoah National Park 1934-1938 by Katrina M. Powell, ed.

http://www.upress.virginia.edu/title/3883

(Book) In the Shadow of Ragged Mountain by Audrey Horning

https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Ragged-Mountain-Audrey-Horning/dp/0931606276

(Book) Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal by Sue Eisenfeld

https://www.amazon.com/Shenandoah-Conservation-Betrayal-Sue-Eisenfeld/dp/0803238304

(Book) Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History by Anne Mitchell Whisnant

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Scenic-Motorway-Ridge-Parkway-History/dp/0807871265

(Book) The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park by Darwin Lambert

https://www.amazon.com/Undying-Past-Shenandoah-National-Park/dp/0911797572

(Book) Hollow Folk https://www.amazon.com/Hollow-Folk-Mandel-Sherman/dp/0685650863/ref=cm_rdp_product

(Article) President Inspects Five Forest Camps, August, 13, 1933; Special to The New York Times. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1933/08/13/223729852.html?emc=eta1&pageNumber=3

Film: A Trip To Skyland and Shenandoah National Park

Description

Danielle talks with Ann and Rob Simpson, biologists and photographers, about their nature guides for the National Parks (0:40), the diverse ecosystem of Shenandoah National Park (4:14), wildflowers, orchids and threats to plants (12:10), birds (24:19), butterflies (35:15), wildlife (39:43), and the endemic Shenandoah Salamander found no where else in the world (46:35).

Related Links

Nature Guide books by Ann and Rob Simpson http://www.annrobsimpson.com/books/

Shenandoah National Park Association http://www.snpbooks.org

Wildflowers in Shenandoah https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/wildflowers.htm

Illegal Wildflower Poaching https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahnps/photos/a.368275649864529.105808.197375046954591/2493528124005927/?type=3

(Wildflowers) Big Meadows’ Trails https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/big_meadows_area_2013.pdf

(Wildflowers) Sneed Farm Loop Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/fox-hollow.htm

(Wildflowers and Bird Watching) Mill Prong Trail https://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/05/31/mill-prong-rapidan-camp-trail/

(Bird watching) Hawksbill Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/hawksbill.htm

(Bird Watching) Stoney Man Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/stony-man.htm

(Bird Watching) Limber Lost Trail https://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/06/12/limberlost/

(Bird Watching) South River Falls Trail at mile 62 https://www.nps.gov/shen/south-river-falls.htm

Peregrine Falcon https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/falcon.htm

Early hair streak

Hoary Elfin Butterfly http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/construct-species-page.asp?sp=Callophrys-polios

Bearberry on Millers Head trail (near Skyland) http://vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=plant&plant=565

(Bearberry) Millers Head Trail https://virginiatrailguide.com/2009/10/01/millers-head/

Animals https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/animals.htm

(Bears) Mathews Arms Campground https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

(Bears) Loft Mountain Campground and Frasier Discovery Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/frazier.htm

(Bears) Marys Rock Tunnel https://www.nps.gov/shen/marys-rock.htm

Bear Safety https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/bear_safety.htm

American Black Bears https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/black-bear.htm

Shenandoah Salamander https://www.nps.gov/shen/learn/nature/shenandoah_salamander.htm

Description:

Danielle first talks with Sally Hurlbert, who has been with the National Park Service in Shenandoah for 21 years. Sally describes the layout of the park (0:52), the four types of hikes available and recommended hikes (2:28), other activities available (12:34), who visits the park (16:21), volunteer opportunities (19:04) and relationship with the community (19:55). Danielle’s second guest is her good friend Amy, who frequently camps and hikes in Shenandoah National Park with her husband and 8-year-old son (26:08). They talk about why she loves Shenandoah (26:28), hiking tips with young children (27:26), describes her favorite hikes (28:21), how to keep kids motivated and engaged on long hikes (35:14), camping (37:08), and a colonial-themed cookout (40:52).

Related Links:

Shenandoah National Park https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm

Ranger Programs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/rangerprograms.htm

Special Events https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special_events.htm

Guide to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive: Recommended Hikes http://www.guidetosnp.com/web/RecommendedHikes.aspx

Shenandoah National Park Trust http://snptrust.org

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club https://www.patc.net

Appalachian Trail https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Suggested Hikes https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hiking-opportunities.htm

North District Hikes

Pass Mountain Trail http://www.summitpost.org/pass-mountain/153252

Compton Peak and Fort Windham Rocks https://www.nps.gov/shen/compton-gap.htm

Lands Run Falls https://virginiatrailguide.com/2010/10/06/lands-run-falls/

Little Devil Stairs https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/mathews_arm_area_2013.pdf

Central District Hikes

Black Rock https://www.nps.gov/shen/blackrock-trailhead.htm

Jones Run Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/jones-run.htm

South River Falls https://www.nps.gov/shen/south-river-falls.htm

Limberlost Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm

Hawks Bill Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/hawksbill.htm

Bear Fence https://www.nps.gov/shen/bearfence.htm

Hiking Old Rag Mountain https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/old-rag-hike-prep.htm

South District Hikes

Riprap Trail https://www.nps.gov/shen/riprap.htm

Danielle and Bryan talk about 3 trips taken to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia in 2016 with their 2 young children. Bryan describes Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive and gives a brief history of the park (0:52). They talk about the astronomy program including a guest interview with their oldest daughter (5:41), staying at the cabins at Big Meadows Lodge (12:01), ranger programs (20:09), bear sightings (21:10), and both daughters talk about monarch butterfly volunteer program (23:37). Bryan talks about family-friendly hikes (30:25) – Fox Hollow trail (31:40), Limber Lost Trail (34:24), and Lewis Falls Trail (36:13). They end the discussion with a few suggestions on activities in the region outside of the park (39:35).

Bryan talks with Christopher Barr about Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC and Great Falls Park in Maryland and Virginia. Their discussion includes hikes to do with kids, spring spawning runs and gold mines. Mr. Barr is a lawyer in Washington, DC with interests in hiking, nature, history and paleontology. He is the author of the website, DCfossils.org that talks about fossils found in architecture around our nation’s capital.

Meet hosts Danielle and Bryan and hear about what inspired us to start Everybody’s National Parks.