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This weekly story-based show takes you behind the events, people, and nature that have shaped our National Parks, and the 421 units managed by the National Park Service.

America’s National Parks Podcast RV Miles Network

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 829 Ratings

This weekly story-based show takes you behind the events, people, and nature that have shaped our National Parks, and the 421 units managed by the National Park Service.

    EXPLORE ACT Returns Filming in National Parks and Expands Access to Public Lands

    EXPLORE ACT Returns Filming in National Parks and Expands Access to Public Lands

    In this episode, we're taking a look at the new EXPLORE act, passed by the US House of Representatives and on its way to the Senate, that will establish new bike trails, new accessible trails, ease concessionaire permitting in National Parks, and more, along with revamping the rules that pretty much shut down filming videos in national parks over the past few years.
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    • 19 min
    The Measure of Wonder

    The Measure of Wonder

    In this episode of America's National Parks, we embark on a journey of comparison and discovery, exploring the grandeur of the natural world through the lens of America's most treasured landscapes. From the towering sequoias of California and the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon to the cliffs of Zion and the shifting sands of the Great Sand Dunes, we compare these natural wonders to man-made marvels, offering a unique perspective on scale and the awe-inspiring power of nature.
    Hosted by Jason Epperson
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    • 18 min
    Poaching in the Everglades

    Poaching in the Everglades

    An entire food chain lives in the Everglades. But throughout its coexistence with man, the Everglades have been threatened by poachers, who disrupt the delicate balance of this important ecosystem. 
    By Lauren Eisenberg Davis
    Hosted by Jason Epperson
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    • 17 min
    Designing a National Park Visitor Center for the 21st Century

    Designing a National Park Visitor Center for the 21st Century

    The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is one of the greenest buildings in the National Park Service inventory. In this episode, we take a look at how it cools without air conditioners, heats without a furnace, and more. Plus, as park visitation grows, how a second visitor center on the other side of the park could improve the visitor experience. 
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    • 14 min
    National Park News | Biden Proposes NPS Budget, Employee Housing Crisis, & More

    National Park News | Biden Proposes NPS Budget, Employee Housing Crisis, & More

    In this episode, we look at the final National Park visitation numbers for 2023, a new budget for the NPS from the White House, an employee housing crisis in the National Park Service, a new look at Gateway Arch National Park, and more.
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    • 14 min
    Wives into the Wilderness: The Unpaid Force That Shaped National Parks

    Wives into the Wilderness: The Unpaid Force That Shaped National Parks

    In this episode, we delve into the untold stories of the women who lived in the shadows of America's majestic landscapes, their lives intertwined with the national parks we cherish today. The wives of National Park Rangers played a pivotal role in the early days of the National Park Service, yet their contributions have largely gone unrecognized. As we explore the isolation, challenges, and the remarkable resilience of these women, we uncover how they not only supported their families in the most remote wildernesses but also served as de facto rangers, contributing significantly to the operations and development of the parks. From leading tours to pioneering educational programs, their legacy is an integral part of the national park experience.
     
    Hosted by Jason Epperson
    With Narration by Abigail Trabue
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    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
829 Ratings

829 Ratings

Btown Bill ,

Keep up the great work

Thanks for the Gettysburg episode. I had never heard the Carl Sagan speech before, it was very inspiring!

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First podcast

This is the first podcast that I’ve listened to. I’ve enjoyed every episode. Sadly, I’m all caught up now, but i look forward to every new episode! 👍

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Hopewell mounds episode great

Another great episode. I look forward to America’s National Park podcasts showing up in my feed. They’re always different and always interesting.

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