Postcards from the Parks

Ben Cooper - Adventuring with Ben
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In this podcast, host Ben Cooper, along with a weekly guest will take you on a journey to a National Park. Every other week a new episode will drop, where we will discuss the park, some of it's best features, and then tell a story from the park. I hope to not only inspire your future travels, but to also help you learn the best way to explore each park.

  1. 1d ago

    15: Ghost Stories from Yellowstone National Park with Jeb Letcher

    We've got one more spooky season episode for you! But, before we get into the ghosts, we discuss what it was like to live and work in the Yellowstone National Park with Jeb, who just got back from the summer season in Yellowstone. If you're interested in working in any National Park, you'll learn some important things here! Later on we get into some of the most notable ghost stories that come from Yellowstone National Park. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening, and get out there and go on an adventure!

  2. Oct 14

    14: The Blue Mist of Rocky Mountain National Park with Gracie Cooper

    In this episode Ben is joined by his sister Gracie to discuss Rocky Mountain and the Legend of the Blue Mist. They will discuss Rocky Mountain National Park, including their favorite hikes and drives, as well as the life of Miner Bill who lived within the park. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listening, and get out there and go on an adventure!

  3. Sep 30

    13: Should the Gateway Arch have National Park Status with Jacob Riechers

    In this episode, Ben is joined again by Jacob Riechers to discuss the history and background of Gateway Arch National Park before determining if it should be considered a national park or not. For travel updates and more information about the show, be sure to follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening and get out there and go on an adventure!

  4. Sep 16

    12: Solo Trip- Ben's Top 10 Hikes and Tips on How to Visit the National Parks

    In this episode I will dive into my top 10 favorite hikes that I've done in the National Parks. I'll also answers some questions from Reddit about how to get started adventuring in the National Parks. For travel updates and more information about the show, be sure to follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening and get out there and go on an adventure!

  5. Aug 19

    11: Animal Football League Draft with Mason Jauquet and Jacob Riechers

    With fantasy football season rolling around, we decided to try something a little different this week! I am joined by the show's first two guests, Mason Jauquet and Jacob Riechers, to draft football teams composed of animals. I think it can be a complicated concept, but I think you'll catch on quickly. Ashley joins the episode at the end to select the winner of the league, but be sure to voice your own opinion in the comments! For travel updates and more information on the show, be sure to follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listening, and get out there and go on an adventure.

  6. Aug 5

    10: Fact or Fiction? The Banshee of the Badlands with Brody Cooper

    Brody is back this week to discuss Badlands National Park and some of the lore around the Banshee of the Badlands and other cryptids in the area. We will discuss some of our favorite parts of the park, including the Notch Trail, Cedar Pass Campground, and fossil hunting. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listening, and get out there and go on an adventure!

  7. Jul 29

    9: The Lakota Emergence Story at Wind Cave National Park with Brody Cooper

    In this episode, Brody and I discuss our recent trip around the Bison Loop and deep dive into Wind Cave National Park. We tell one version of the Lakota Emergence Story that takes place in Wind Cave National Park and centers around the cave itself. We also discuss some of our favorite parts of the park, as well as dropping in a few facts. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listening!

  8. Jul 17

    8: Solo Trip- Leave No Trace

    This episode is a little different than past episodes, as there is no guest. I will dive into the 7 principles of Leave No Trace as taught in the LNT course. I also dive into some national park news. I am joined by my fiancée, Ashley Letcher, for Roadtrip Questions at the end of the episode! For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listening!

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In this podcast, host Ben Cooper, along with a weekly guest will take you on a journey to a National Park. Every other week a new episode will drop, where we will discuss the park, some of it's best features, and then tell a story from the park. I hope to not only inspire your future travels, but to also help you learn the best way to explore each park.

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  • Creator
    Ben Cooper - Adventuring with Ben
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ben Cooper - Adventuring with Ben
  • Show Website
    Postcards from the Parks