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What happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!

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    • Society & Culture

What happens in National Parks after dark? Park Rats Podcast is a show chronicling the lives of people who live and work in the National Parks as well as addressing the little known secrets and stories one park at a time. New episodes every Tuesday!

    Parks You Should Have Been On The 4th

    Parks You Should Have Been On The 4th

    Hey Rats,

    Happy 4th you crazy freaks!

    In this 4th of July special we let you know what you missed out on this 4th and how you can fix that next year. We also talk about some of the best songs to add to your 4th of July playlist so you can get that going as well.

    If you want to prove to yourself that you wouldn't have to drink the goose you can test your skills HERE on this beautiful  game.

    That's all for this week so until next time...

    Bye.









    jk PEACEEEEEEEE!!!!!

    • 34 min
    Festivals (Bruh)

    Festivals (Bruh)

    Bruhs and Bruhetes,

    Hyzer day going? We are back with an episode after we attended the green river festival this past weekend. Super dope show with a lot of great roots performances. We wanted to talk a little about the cool bands we saw, the music we loved, roots music in general, park music festivals and festival gone wrong (uh oh)

    What are your favorite folk or roots songs. Rate 5 stars and check out our patreon. Luv u sm silly.

    your bruhs, 
    PEACEEEe

    • 42 min
    Yellowstone's 1 In 500 year Flood

    Yellowstone's 1 In 500 year Flood

    Whoa,

    Matt is tall again and we are back for another episode. This time we put on our serious hats to talk about the devastating floods occurring in Yellowstone and the surrounding communities.

    Right now, thousands of people are displaced (some examples here and here) and fighting to rebuild their communities after Yellowstone's "1 in 500" year flood tore up the park we love so much. Park workers are struggling to find housing, business owners are trying to keep their doors open, and some people are watching their houses get swept away and posting it to Tik Tok.

    The evacuation has been grueling and we have seen some good signs in the past couple days but there is a lot left to be done. Gateway towns may be on their own for 2+ years while roads and bridges are repaired and areas are cleared.

    We order a pizza at the end of the episode from the Parlor at Mack's Inn. They are donating half of their revenue over the next few days to the Chamber of Commerce to assist these towns. Do what you can to help.

    We'll see you next week,
    PEEEA-ZZA

    • 47 min
    Matt had an accident... (Normal episode next week)

    Matt had an accident... (Normal episode next week)

    Hey guys, sorry there is no episode this week. 

    Matt is going through something right now so we couldn't record a full episode. He says he is super sorry although it's hard to understand him in this update due to his current state. 

    He will be back to normal normal next week so stay tuned!

    Use #makematttallagain to show your support. 1 Like = 1 tall 

    Until next week guys,

    PEACE!!!!
    peace

    • 4 min
    Hotfoot Teddy AKA Smokey the Bear AKA Smoky Bear

    Hotfoot Teddy AKA Smokey the Bear AKA Smoky Bear

    Oh shit a Rat,

    Wats poppin kiddo. We are about to talk about the leanest, meanest bear in the whole forest. The GOAT at keeping idiots from setting wildfires. Smokey the GD bear my guy. We talk a little about how he came to be one of the most recognizable public figures in conservation and how a little cub from Capitan, New Mexico was Jet setting and being paired up with groupies.

    We also talk about how to properly start a fire in the woods to make sure it is safe and ok with Smokey the GOAT. How far to make the pit down. What to use. How to put it out. and way more.

    And finally we discuss some historical bozos that lit forest fires that destroyed millions of dollars in forest and property because they just had to smoke on the side of the road or needed those facebook likes. 

    Our new patreon.

    Stay tuned brudda
    The Rats

    • 39 min
    Crash Test Bears

    Crash Test Bears

    Whats up Rats?

    Strap in for some laughs, tears and some really spicy burps.

    Hope you had some great burgs and dogs this past weekend.

    Until next Tuesday,

    PEACEEEE!!!!!

    • 39 min

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