270 episodes

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 heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.

Gaze At the National Parks Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

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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 heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.

    117- West Side Trails: Hot Springs National Park

    117- West Side Trails: Hot Springs National Park

    Mike and Dusty hike the West Side Trails and make the journey to Tiny Town Depot in Hot Springs National Park.



    Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

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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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 41 min
    Trail Mix: Science of Hot Springs NP

    Trail Mix: Science of Hot Springs NP

    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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 16 min
    116- Buckstaff Bathhouse: Hot Springs National Park

    116- Buckstaff Bathhouse: Hot Springs National Park

    Mike and Dusty get the full bathhouse experience at the Buckstaff Bathhouse in 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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 44 min
    Trail Mix: National Park Foundation with Lise Aangeenbrug

    Trail Mix: National Park Foundation with Lise Aangeenbrug

    Mike and Dusty sit down and chat with Lise Aangenbrug of the National Park Foundation and here about their work with the National Park Service and the intersectional programming they create for community groups.

    To find our more about their work, visit NationalParks.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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 40 min
    115- Hot Springs Mountain Trails: Hot Springs National Park

    115- Hot Springs Mountain Trails: Hot Springs National Park

    Mike and Dusty travel to Arkansas and hike the Hot Spring Mountain trails on the east side 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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 43 min
    Trail Mix: Manifest Destiny Bullsh*t

    Trail Mix: Manifest Destiny Bullsh*t

    In connection with Gateway Arch National Park and the various moments in history that the Gateway Arch represents, Mike and Dusty look at the history of European colonialism through the lens of Manifest Destiny and how it contributed to the bullsh*t that is American Exceptionalism.



    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

    Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.


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

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

    • 19 min

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