Mike and Dusty hike up the McKittrick Canyon Trail to explore the Grotto, Notch, and other features along this historic trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the importance of our flying mammal friends, bats!

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

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Mike and Dusty brave the famous staircase on the Devil's Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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In this Trail Mix episode Dusty and Mike share the story of the paraplegic hikers who hiked Guadalupe Mountain in 1982.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

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After hiking Guadalupe Peak, Mike and Dusty make their way to the Frijole Ranch area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and hike the Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring loop trail.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

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In this Trial Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike go over the attacks from the current administration on our public lands.

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Dusty and Mike take to the streets of Seattle and explore the city in their favorite way, on foot.

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On their first day in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the famous, and very strenuous, 8.4 mile hike up to the tallest peak in Texas.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

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In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike chat about the splendor and importance of wildflowers in national park spaces and other natural spaces.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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On their final day in Mount Rainier National Park, Mike, Dusty, and friends trek up the steep grunt to Comet Falls and then explore the natural springs of The Trail of Shadows.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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