Today, we’re heading to California to explore a landscape forged by volcanoes – Pinnacles National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, the geology, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.  

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Pinnacles National Park! 

Source:   https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm 

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

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Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

Today, we’re heading to the San Francisco Bay area to discuss the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, how to access the park, a few trails we hiked while we were there and thoroughly enjoyed, and then work through a Junior Ranger activity together. 

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

Email:  [email protected] Instagram:  @NPJRPodcast 

All of our episodes are created by trail lovers, for trail lovers. We’ve especially enjoyed what we previously called “Trail Lovers” episodes, inspired by our passion for hiking. Originally, these were intended to be the episodes where we highlighted hikes and shared more about our travels. Over time, those details just naturally worked their way into every episode where we talk about a place we’ve visited.

Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. We’ll continue including the term “Trail Lovers” in episode descriptions and occasionally mention it within the episodes themselves, because in truth, all of our episodes are Trail Lovers episodes—created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers.

A Special Thanks Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm  

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

Music by FASSounds on Pixabay

Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.

Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/ 

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

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Today, we’re heading to the land of glaciers in southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park!  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, leave you with an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology and discuss how glaciers are formed, and talk about how we visited the park.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Glacier Bay National Park! 

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/glba/index.htm 

Anadromous Fish of Glacier Bay: https://www.nps.gov/glba/learn/nature/anadromous-fish.htm 

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

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Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

Today, we’re heading to the heart of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its dramatic landscapes shaped by erosion and geological processes, to explore the least visited national park in the state of Utah – Canyonlands National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, discuss the geology and the rivers, canyons, mesas, and buttes, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.  We end with an activity from the Junior Ranger program.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Canyonlands National Park! 

Source:   https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm  

Learn About Biological Soil:  https://www.nps.gov/cany/learn/nature/otherlifeforms.htm 

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

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Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

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Today, we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to explore the San Juan Islands.  We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the islands, learning about the national historical park on San Juan Island, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, and how to access the park. 

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

Email:  [email protected] Instagram:  @NPJRPodcast 

All of our episodes are created by trail lovers, for trail lovers. We’ve especially enjoyed what we previously called “Trail Lovers” episodes, inspired by our passion for hiking. Originally, these were intended to be the episodes where we highlighted hikes and shared more about our travels. Over time, those details just naturally worked their way into every episode where we talk about a place we’ve visited.

Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. We’ll continue including the term “Trail Lovers” in episode descriptions and occasionally mention it within the episodes themselves, because in truth, all of our episodes are Trail Lovers episodes—created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers.

A Special Thanks San Juan Island National Historical Park

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm 

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

Music by FASSounds on Pixabay

Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.

Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/ 

Email:  [email protected] Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

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Intro & Outro Song by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

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Audio File ID: 237893 Date of download:  2024-12-05 21:58:26 UTC

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Clock Ticking Sound Effect by Justin Callaghan on Pixabay : 

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Today, we’re heading to the healing waters of Arkansas to visit a place where history and nature meet — Hot Springs National Park!  The 16th busiest U.S. national park, this park was host to over 2.5 million visitors in 2023.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology and some of the living organisms of the thermal waters, and have some recommendations for exploring the park and surrounding area.  

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Hot Springs National Park! 

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm  

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

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Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

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Today, we’re heading to the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico to visit a natural wonder—Carlsbad Caverns National Park!  We discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, and complete an activity from the junior ranger program.  

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Carlsbad Caverns National Park! 

Source:  https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm  

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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License code: XDV7XUILFJGSXDEC

Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

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Today, we’re heading to Appalachia to explore the most famous and well marked hiking trail in the world, the AT.  We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment as a national scenic trail, and how to start preparing for an AT thru-hike, section hike, or day hike.  Tune in to learn about a yo-yo hike, a flip-flop hike, and so many other fun and interesting facts about the AT.

Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

Email:  [email protected] Instagram:  @NPJRPodcast 

All of our episodes are created by trail lovers, for trail lovers. We’ve especially enjoyed what we previously called “Trail Lovers” episodes, inspired by our passion for hiking. Originally, these were intended to be the episodes where we highlighted hikes and shared more about our travels. Over time, those details just naturally worked their way into every episode where we talk about a place we’ve visited.

Any trail or hike we mention is shared as a genuine recommendation, and one of our favorite ways to revisit and present our park experiences is by drawing from Robin’s travel journal or reviewing our itineraries to highlight the very best moments. We’ll continue including the term “Trail Lovers” in episode descriptions and occasionally mention it within the episodes themselves, because in truth, all of our episodes are Trail Lovers episodes—created by Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers, for Trail Lovers and Nature Lovers.

A Special Thanks to: the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the NPS Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the AT community & all of the volunteers, and my uncle, Brad, for the fun & interesting facts as I was preparing this episode, the 'hike' down memory lane, and reigniting my hope to one day hike the AT!

Source:  https://appalachiantrail.org/ , https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm 

Benton MacKaye’s Story: https://appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/from-trauma-to-dream/ 

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

Music by FASSounds on Pixabay

Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat