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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 • 197 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.

    108- The South Rim Trail, Part 2: Big Bend National Park

    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.

    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:
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    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations

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    • 59 min
    Trail Mix: Extremophiles

    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.

    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

    • 21 min
    107- The South Rim Trail, Part 1: Big Bend National Park

    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

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Trail Mix: On the Trails of Acadia with Hilary Nangle

    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

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    • 23 min
    106- The Window Trail: Big Bend National Park

    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

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    • 54 min
    Trail Mix: The Rio Grande

    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

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
197 Ratings

197 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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