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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.

Gaze At the National Parks Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

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    • 4.5 • 200 Ratings

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.

    Trail Mix: Northern California Hiking with Felicia Leo Kemp

    Trail Mix: Northern California Hiking with Felicia Leo Kemp

    Dusty and Mike sit down with Felicia Leo Kemp to discuss the trails, parks, and terrain of hiking in Northern California.

    Felicia Leo Kemp is the author of Northern California Hiking along with Anne Marie Brown published by Moon Travel Guides and available on Moon.com.



    Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks

    Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks

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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

    • 40 min
    118- Mary's Rock: Shenandoah National Park

    118- Mary's Rock: Shenandoah National Park

    After years of seeing it as a top hiking recommendation, Mike and Dusty hike Mary's Rock via the Pinnacles Picnic Area, just off Skyline Drive, in Shenandoah 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

    • 48 min
    Trail Mix: Colorado Hiking with Josh Berman

    Trail Mix: Colorado Hiking with Josh Berman

    Mike and Dusty sit down with Josh Berman, author of the Moon Travel Guides to Colorado Hiking and Colorado Camping, to discuss hiking in Colorado in the National Parks and beyond.



    To purchase the Moon Travel Guides to Colorado Hiking or Colorado Camping, visit Moon.com.



    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
    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

    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

    • 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

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
200 Ratings

200 Ratings

Twynmom ,

Great banter, great info!

I stumbled across this pod when preparing for a family trip to Acadia. I thoroughly enjoyed their chatter and creative games so much that I have since listened to several episodes even though I do not have plans for additional park travel at this time. Thanks guys! Keep informing and entertaining 🥰

Gee379 ,

My go to for National Parks

When going on my national park adventures, I always consult this podcast for things to do, eat, stay, and just general history! It’s always fun and informative.

Cathy8228 ,

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

So good!

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