19 episodes

The Parks Podcast will take listeners on a journey to regional, state and national parks around the United States. We will learn why the parks were created and explore planning your own visit to parks.

The Parks Podcast The Parks Podcast

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

The Parks Podcast will take listeners on a journey to regional, state and national parks around the United States. We will learn why the parks were created and explore planning your own visit to parks.

    Saguaro National Park (Episode 18)

    Saguaro National Park (Episode 18)

    Saguaro National Park boasts a diverse ecosystem where you can experience saguaros in one area and pine trees in another. The rich cultural history is worth celebrating in this episode of The Parks Podcast.

    • 35 min
    Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)

    Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)

    Statue of Liberty National Monument is home to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn about the history - starting with the gift from France through the immigration process for so many coming to the United States.

    • 35 min
    Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)

    Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)

    Stephanie Harrison, creator of The New Happy, is launching her book "New Happy". She joins us to talk about the role nature and parks play in finding happiness.

    • 35 min
    Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (Episode 15)

    Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (Episode 15)

    Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park brings to life the story of Harriet and the hundreds of slaves she helped to find freedom.

    • 35 min
    Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)

    Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)

    Sky Meadows State Park is outside of the Nation's Capital and provides a great escape from the city with Dark Skies, sensory trails, rich history, and an entrance to the Appalachian Trail.

    • 33 min
    Bryce Canyon National Park (Episode 13)

    Bryce Canyon National Park (Episode 13)

    Bryce Canyon is the 17th National Park and home to hoodoos, a stone formation that creates a beautiful experience in this western park.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

2008Willow ,

The parks podcast

Excellent episodes. Informative and entertaining. Missy is excellent!

22baxter ,

Great show!

A wonderful and informative podcast. I love all the episodes. Missy is an amazing host

216/612 ,

612-2-216

Hearing Shannon talk about KeeKee and her many tips of family travel makes me want to borrow some children and get traveling again! Great show! Useful info and most of all Missy you are making parks accessible and imparting confidence and energy to plan and visit our precious national treasures!! Keep sharing.

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