Gaze At the National Parks

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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How many episodes does Gaze At the National Parks have?

The podcast currently has 330 episodes available.

Gaze At the National Parks episodes:

April 21, 2025 Trail Mix: National Parks Under Attack
In this Trial Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike go over the attacks from the current administration on our public lands.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

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23min
April 14, 2025 Trail Mix: Seattle Walking Tour
Dusty and Mike take to the streets of Seattle and explore the city in their favorite way, on foot.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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27min
April 07, 2025 134- Guadalupe Peak: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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53min
March 31, 2025 Trail Mix: Wildflowers
In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike chat about the splendor and importance of wildflowers in national park spaces and other natural spaces.

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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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20min
March 24, 2025 133- Comet Falls and The Trail of Shadows: Mount Rainier National Park
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.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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48min
March 17, 2025 Trail Mix: Glacier Retreat
After hiking in so many parks with glaciers, specifically Mount Rainier, Dusty and Mike take some time to look at glacier retreat and how climate change is exacerbating the issue.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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20min
March 10, 2025 132- Panorama Point to McClure Rock: Mount Rainier National Park
On their second day in Mount Rainier National Park, Mike and Dusty hike up the other side of the Skyline Trail and the the sweeping vistas and views of Mount Rainier while climbing their way to Panorama Point and finally to McClure Rock.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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54min
March 03, 2025 Trail Mix: Join the Resistance
Mike and Dusty make their contribution to the Nation Day of Action Protect our Parks and Public Lands created by Resistance Rangers. They cover the current action of the current administration and ways we can respond right now, and what to do while visiting the National Parks in the near future.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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17min
February 24, 2025 131- Skyline to Golden Gate: Mount Rainier National Park
Mike and Dusty take to new trails as they hike some of the interconnected trails in the Paradise Section of Mount Rainier National Park.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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52min
February 17, 2025 Trail Mix: Marmots!
After years of joking about this, Mike and Dusty finally do whole episode on Marmots, the world's cutest, most adorable alpine creature.
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.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
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

Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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21min

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How many episodes does Gaze At the National Parks have?

The podcast currently has 330 episodes available.

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