Exploring the World of Through & Managing Human Impact on National Parks

Youre a Tourist

In this episode, Dr. Katie Dudley and Dr. Brian Peterson discuss through hiking and the experiences and challenges associated with long-distance trails like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. They also touch on the impact of tourism on these trails and the issues of crowding and ecological impact. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes about tourists' encounters with wildlife and headlines related to tourism in national parks. Dr. Peterson shares his insights on the evolving culture of through hiking and the desire for solitude among hikers.

The conversation in this part focuses on the management of national parks and the impact of human activities on wildlife and the natural soundscape. Dr. Peterson discusses his research projects with the National Park Service, including the analysis of flights and the development of air tour management plans. He emphasizes the need for managing overflights to protect the natural soundscape and wildlife. The conversation also touches on the importance of education and setting goals that have a probability of failure, such as participating in ultra marathons. In this conversation, they discusses the accessibility of ultra marathons and the impact of social media on outdoor activities. He also explores the issue of overcrowding in national parks and offers tips for being a responsible tourist.

Chapters 

00:00

Introduction to Through Hiking

05:50

Tourist in the News: Woman Feeding Peanut Butter to a Bear

11:41

Tourist in the News: Appalachian Trail Record Breaker

15:18

Dr. Peterson's Work on National Parks and Crowding

19:35

The Impact of Through Hiking on Local Communities

23:13

The Personalities of Different Trails

26:21

Analyzing Flights and Developing Air Tour Management Plans

32:46

The Importance of Education in Mitigating Ecological Impacts

36:25

Reevaluating Management Strategies for National Parks

41:36

The Challenge and Reward of Setting Big, Scary Goals

49:08

The Experience of Ultra Marathons

52:23

The Influence of Social Media on Outdoor Activities

56:14

Alternative Outdoor Areas and Supporting Local Economies

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