By Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
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 h
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On their final hike in Shenandoah National Park, Mike and Dusty descend into the valley to hike Dark Hallow Falls.
For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here.
To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.
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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
Leading up to the official opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, Mike and Dusty talk with Diana Rodriguez, the CEO and one of the cofounders of Pride Live, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating awareness and support for the LGBTQIA+ community via social advocacy and community engagement to advance the fight for full equality.
Through her extensive career of advocacy, Diana has done some incredible work, including spearheading the effort to establish the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, which will open on June 28, 2004 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
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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
Mike and Dusty make a triangle trail out of hiking Hawksbill Mountain just off Skyline Drive in Shenandoah 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 and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
In the first Pride Mix of Season 6, Mike and Dusty sit down with Te'Ana Boone to hear about her work in Saguaro National Park and beyond with the Queer Inclusion Conservation Crew. They chat everything from trail maintenance to work with invasive species to tarantulas and rare birds.
This program was made possible by the National Park Foundation. To learn more about the programs from the National Park Foundation, visit natiionalparks.org.
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
From Skyline Drive, Mike and Dusty cross Big Meadow to hike the Big Rock Falls Trail to see waterfalls, moss, and even some of the Appalachian Trail.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
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#hikeearlyhikeoften
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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
Dusty and Mike sit down with Felicia Leo Kemp to discuss the trails, parks, and terrain of hiking in Northern California.
Felicia Leo Kemp is the author of Northern California Hiking along with Anne Marie Brown published by Moon Travel Guides and available on Moon.com.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
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
After years of seeing it as a top hiking recommendation, Mike and Dusty hike Mary's Rock via the Pinnacles Picnic Area, just off Skyline Drive, in Shenandoah National Park.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
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
Mike and Dusty sit down with Josh Berman, author of the Moon Travel Guides to Colorado Hiking and Colorado Camping, to discuss hiking in Colorado in the National Parks and beyond.
To purchase the Moon Travel Guides to Colorado Hiking or Colorado Camping, visit Moon.com.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
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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
Mike and Dusty hike the West Side Trails and make the journey to Tiny Town Depot in Hot Springs National Park.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
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
Mike and Dusty break down the Goldilocks circumstance that creates the geothermal features of Hot Springs 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
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