Everybody's National Parks

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In episode 11.1 Danielle, Bryan and their daughters talk about their trip to Everglades National Park during the government shutdown. The next episode will be part 2 of the trip discussing Biscayne National Park. 

Discussion includes the following:

· How to help the National Parks recover from the impacts of the Government Shutdown (0:15)

· Debate to cancel our trip during the Government Shutdown and current conditions of Everglades National Park (1:56)

· Stop for fruit shakes at Robert is Here in Homestead (6:20)

· Earnest Coe Visitor Center and Main Park Road to Flamingo Campground on Florida Bay (8:25)

· Camping Mistake (9:40)

· Anhinga Trail – A must see (13:35)

· Shark Valley (20:00)

· An invasive species, the Burmese Python (26:30)

· Flamingo Marina – Kayaking and Boat tour, Crocodiles, Manatees (28:42)

· Kids’ impressions of Everglades National Park (35:54)

· Paurotis Pond and Pa-Hay-okee Overlook (45:14)

· Overnight paddling and backcountry camping on Chickees (47:50)

Resources:

National Parks During a Government Shutdown and How You Can Help

Everglades National Park Institute

Florida National Parks Association

National Park Service: Everglades National Park

Anhinga Trail

Anhinga Trail Webcam

Flamingo Adventures at Everglades National Park

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Robert is Here

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In episode 10.0 Danielle, Bryan and their daughters talk about their favorite experiences in exploring the National Parks, tips for families visiting and a preview of park we will visit in 2019.

Discussion includes the following:

· List of National Parks visited by Everybody’s National Parks (1:20)

· Danielle and Bryan each share their top 5 National Park experiences to date (3:26)

· Danielle and Bryan’s daughters share their favorite experiences and advice for kids (23:04)

· Tips and what we’ve learned (31:58)

· Where are we going next in 2019 (43:29)

Resources

Shenandoah Astronomy Event Schedule - Night Skies

Olympic National Park Backpacking

Crater Lake National Park Backpacking

Smoky Mountains Cades Cove

Hiking in the Smokies - Boogerman trail

Virgin Islands National Park – Plan Your Visit 

Shenandoh Big Meadows Lodge

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In episode 9.3 Bryan talks with Park Ranger Mimi Gorman about how Crater Lake was created by Mount Mazama, what makes it special, mysteries about the lake, the legacy of Mount Mazama and tips for visitors.

Discussion includes the following:

· What is Crater Lake and why is it special (1:16)

· Mount Mazama, how the lake was formed, and underwater volcanic features (2:50)

· How does the water level stay consistent (5:20)

· Gold Prospectors “discovered” the lake (7:24)

· Crater Lake is not a crater (9:37)

· Evidence of volcanic eruption today, pumice fields and 4 forest zones (10:17)

· How to visit Crater Lake National Park: different modes of transportation (13:30)

· Junior Ranger Program (18:20)

· The old man in the lake (19:53)

· Other mysteries of Crater Lake (23:03)

· Mimi’s favorite story (25:16)

Resources

Mount Mazama and Crater Lake: Growth and Destruction of a Cascade Volcano

The Old Man of the Lake

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In episode 9.2 Bryan talks with Park Ranger John Duwe about planning a visit to Crater Lake National Park, including tips for visiting the lake for the first time, hiking, camping, biking, swimming and fishing. They marvel at what makes Crater Lake a place of wonder. John Duwe is Education Coordinator at the Science and Learning Center at Crater Lake National Park. 

Discussion includes the following:

· What is Crater Lake (2:10)

· Where is Crater Lake (2:55)

· Mt. Mazama Volcano and how Crater Lake became the deepest lake in America (4:46) 

· What makes Crater Lake a natural and unique laboratory to explore(9:40)

· Crater Lake Science and Learning Center  (11:06)

· Ranger Programs (12:53)

· How to explore Crater Lake for the first time (15:11)

· The lowdown on biking around the rim (19:56)

· Swimming (22:38)

· Fishing (25:40)

· Camping (28:17)

· Flora and backcountry hiking trails (31:03)

· Pacific Crest Trail via Union Peak Trail (33:49)

· Backcountry camping Lightning Springs Campground (35:34)

· Stargazing (42:36)

· When to visit (43:24)

· Wildfires  (46:45)

· John’s favorite story (50:14)

Resources

Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake Science and Learning Center

CraterLakeNPS YouTube channel

Crater Lake official Facebook page

Student Study Guide

Crater Lake Junior Ranger Programs

Oregon Smoke Information (only updated during fire season)

Crater Lake Campgrounds

Crater Lake: Summer Backcountry Camping

Sun Notch Viewpoint and Trail

Crater Peak Trail

Union Peak Trail

Pacific Crest Trail at Crater Lake

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In episode 9.1 Bryan talks with his brother Dan about their trip to Crater Lake National Park in September 2018. Bryan and Dan talk about appreciating the clear crystal blue lake from many different vantage points including swimming in the very cold lake.

Discussion includes the following:

· Mazama Campground and evening ranger program (2:17)

· Cleetwood Cove Trail (5:25)

· Swimming in Crater Lake (6:11)

· Boat Tour (9:03)

· Wizard Island (12:55)

· Pacific Crest Trail (17:31)

· Annie Creek Trail (19:28)

· 7 mile Crater Peak Trail (21:14)

· Lightning Springs Backcountry Campground (27:24)

· Stargazing (28:34)

· Watchmans tower 29:21

· Plackney Trail (29:41)

· Crater Lake Lodge (32:16)

· National Forests (34:19)

Resources

Crater Lake National Park

Boat Cruises

Swimming in Crater Lake

Cleetwood Cove Trail

Wizard Island

Pacific Crest Trail

Campgrounds

Sun Notch Viewpoint

Summer Backcountry Camping 

Crater Lake: Schedule of Events

Crater Lake: Stargazing

Watchman Peak Trail

The Watchman Observation Station

Plaikni Falls Trail

Crater Lake Lodge

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Grand Canyon National Park celebrates its Centennial in 2019. In this episode Bryan speaks with Park Ranger Perri Spreiser about modern history of the Grand Canyon. Ranger Perri shares stories from Spanish explorers arriving at the Grand Canyon in search of gold to it becoming a tourist destination as well as plans for the next 100 years. This is episode number 8.5, the fifth episode in our series on Grand Canyon National Park.

Discussion includes the following: 

· Spanish Coronado exploration of 1540 in search of gold (2:01)

· Explorers return to the Grand Canyon and the Powell expedition of 1869 (7:16)

· Grand Canyon as a destination (8:50)

· The creation of the park we see today – the Fred Harvey Company and architect Mary Colter (10:40)

· Honeymooners on the Colorado River (14:50)

· Grand Canyon National Park celebrates its Centennial (17:01)

· Ranger Perri shares what is most special for her at the Grand Canyon  (19:29)

Resources:

Coronado Expedition

Explorers and the Powell Expedition

Grand Canyon Railway: Train from Williams to South Rim

Xanterra: Our Fred Harvey Legacy

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Discussion includes the following: 

· Native American tribes around the Grand Canyon (2:03)

· Visiting Native American Reservations and Etiquette (2:51)

· Tourist experience incorporating the Native American context to your visit to the Grand Canyon (4:33)

· Rock art (6:55)

· Native American interaction with Grand Canyon (9:52)

· How does National Park Service interact with Native Americans (12:38)

· Legends of origins (20:38)

Resources:

Grand Canyon National Park: People https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/historyculture/people.htm

Nature, Culture and History at the Grand Canyon: Native Cultures http://www.grcahistory.org/history_nativecultures.html

Grand Canyon National Park: Desert View Watchtower https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/desert-view.htm

Desert View: Ranger Programs & Cultural Demonstrations https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/dv-programs.htm

Tusayan Ruin and Museum http://www.grcahistory.org/sites_southrim_tusayanruin.html

Nature, Culture and History at the Grand Canyon: Bright Angel Trail http://www.grcahistory.org/sites_rimtoriverandinnercanyon_brightangeltrail.html

ENP 3.5 Zion National Park: Archeology

https://www.everybodysnationalparks.com/episode-3-5-zion-national-park-archeology

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In episode 8.3 Bryan speaks with Joel Kane, seasonal park ranger and geologist at Grand Canyon National Park about how the Grand Canyon is one of the best geology classrooms in the world showing 2 billion years of geologic history visible to visitors. 

Discussion includes the following:

· How was the canyon formed and why are we able to see so much of earth’s history (2:35)

· Vishnu basement rocks at bottom of the Canyon and why named after Hindu God (3:56)

· Plate tectonics and recycling rocks s(6:01)

· Colorado River and pace of erosion (7:34)

· The rocks of the Grand Canyon tell a story including supercontinents Pangea and Rodinia (8:30)

· Fossils at the Grand Canyon (14:54)

· The Trail of Time interpretive exhibit (17:53)

· Changes in Grand Canyon in human lifetime (20:38)

· Joel’s special moment and Navajo Sandstone (24:35)

Resources:

Grand Canyon – Geology

Grand Canyon – Geologic Formations

Trail of Time at Grand Canyon National Park

Everybody's National Parks Episode 3.4 Zion National Park: Geology

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In episode 8.2, Bryan speaks about planning a trip for families to the Grand Canyon with Mike Buchheit, the Field Institute Director for the Grand Canyon Association, the nonprofit partner for Grand Canyon National Park. Mike helps run the Canyon Field School for underserved children, as well as the Field Institute, which offers family tours and hikes of the canyon.

Discussion Includes:

· About the Grand Canyon Association and Field Institute (2:11)

· How to plan a trip for a family (6:10)

· River Trips (11:15)

· Getting Around to see the Canyon including by mule (16:10)

· Activities with kids (19:44)

· Safety precautions (24:30)

· How to avoid crowds (28:45)

· Favorite Season to visit (31:05)

· Mike’s Favorite Moments in the Grand Canyon (34:42)

Resources:

Grand Canyon Association

Grand Canyon National Park

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