
252 episodes

Gaze At the National Parks Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
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4.5 • 197 Ratings
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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.
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108- The South Rim Trail, Part 2: Big Bend National Park
After waiting for the clouds to part on the South Rim Trail in Big Bend National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the Boot Canyon Trail and the Pinnacles Trail to complete the loop and encounter a Common Raven with a snake in it's mouth a long the way.
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Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
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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
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Trail Mix: Extremophiles
Mike and Dusty look at and explore the world and environments of extremophiles and how they have been studied in National Parks.
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Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
#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 Sponsors:
* Check out Masterclass and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.masterclass.com/
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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107- The South Rim Trail, Part 1: Big Bend National Park
After being told by multiple people to not leave Big Bend National Park without doing the South Rim Trail, Mike and Dusty brave some questionable weather to make their way up into the Chisos Mountains to hike The South Rim Trail.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
#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 Sponsors:
* Check out Masterclass and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.masterclass.com/
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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Trail Mix: On the Trails of Acadia with Hilary Nangle
Dusty and Mike hike with Moon Travel Author, Hilary Nangle, on the Ship Harbor Trail in Acadia National Park, hear about the history of the park, the tide pools along the shore, and the story behind Ship Harbor.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
#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 Sponsors:
* Check out Masterclass and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.masterclass.com/
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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106- The Window Trail: Big Bend National Park
Mike and Dusty encounter Mexican Jays and exposed sun while hiking the famed Window Trail in Big Bend National Park.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
#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 Sponsors:
* Check out Masterclass and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.masterclass.com/
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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Trail Mix: The Rio Grande
Mike and Dusty look at the story of the Rio Grande River, its history as boundary, and it's relationship to Big Bend National Park.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
Our listeners can enjoy 20% their copy of Moon USA National Parks from MOON Travel Guides by clicking HERE and using offer code GAZE at checkout! Expires December 31, 2023, offer only available with Hachette Books, not valid with any other retailers. To see additional National Parks Guides published by Moon, visit Moon.com.
#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 Sponsors:
* Check out Masterclass and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.masterclass.com/
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Customer Reviews
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 🥰
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.
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So good!