In this very special Trail Mix, Dusty and Mike sit down with Moon Travel Author Leigh Bernacchi and Photographer Patrick Rodden to discuss all things Sequoia and Kings Canyon, from the life cycles of Sequoia trees, planning a trip, trails, landmarks, outdoor education, and trail snacks.

Be sure to check out Leigh's book Sequoia and King's Canyon: Hiking, Camping, Waterfalls, and Big Trees available at Moon.com.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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In Part 2 on Gettysburg National Military Park, Mike and Dusty cover the second day of the Gettysburg battle, the next leg of the Gettysburg driving tour.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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In this very special Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty sit down with Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy of Grandma Joy's Road Trip to chat about their journey through America's National Parks from their first camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to their upcoming adventure in Alaska.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

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Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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In Part 1 on Gettysburg National Military Park, Dusty an Mike cover the first day of the Gettysburg battle and the first part of the Gettysburg Driving Tour.

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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

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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In this very special Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty sit down with Matthew Podolsky, the co-host and co-producer of the Earth to Humans! podcast, to chat about how we think about conservation and the role of humans play in climate change.

The Earth to Humans! podcast is an interview series featuring conversations with top experts in the fields of conservation, wildlife, and environmental justice, and is co-hosted and co-produced by Matthew Podolsky and Sarinah Simons.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

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Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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To celebrate National Park Week, Mike and Dusty dive into the 7 Leave No Trace Principles as created by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, covering everything from where and when to build fires, where and when to camp, and what to do with poop.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

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On the next day, Mike and Dusty hike the wilder trails on the West Side of Catoctin Mountain in Maryland.

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While visiting Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Mike and Dusty hike the East Side Trails of Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland.

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In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty explore the history and designation of Scenic Byways and All American Roads.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard

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Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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On the final leg of the final day, Mike and Dusty scale up the trails to Beech Mountain on the West side of Acadia national Park.

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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

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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