Podcast Episodes

Trail Mix: Dark Sky Parks

Season 8

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss Dark Sky Areas and the qualities of Dark Sky Parks.

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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148- Mount Perry, Part 2: Death Valley National Park

Season 8

In the epic conclusion of the hike on Mount Perry in Death Valley National Park, Dusty and Mike get their trail names and brave the epic uphill upon …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Trail Mix: Water Conservation in the Desert

Season 8

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike chat about water conservation for plants, animals, and people in the desert.

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9 months ago

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147- Mount Perry, Part 1: Death Valley National Park

Season 8

Mike and Dusty tackle by far the most difficult hike in Death Valley National Park. In the first part of a two-episode hike, they laugh about being t…

9 months, 1 week ago

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146- Mosaic Canyon Trail: Death Valley National Park

Season 8

On what was an extremely hot day in Death Valley National Park, Mike and Dusty scramble over boulders, go up and over dry falls, and follow literal a…

10 months, 1 week ago

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DeFace the Nation

Season 8

Dusty and Mike talk about the upcoming entrance fee changes to the National Parks in 2026.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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145- Ubehebe Crater Trail: Death Valley National Park

Season 8

Mike and Dusty travel to the North end of Death Valley National Park to hike the large crater and all of the small craters of the Ubehebe Crater area…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Trail Mix: Hiking in the Heat

Season 8

Dusty and Mike go over safety tips and tricks for hiking in the heat and how to keep yourself safe.

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11 months ago

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144- Bridges, Palettes, and Golf Courses: Death Valley National Park

Season 8

Featuring small trails of Death Valley National Park, over a few days, Mike and Dusty explore Natural Bridge, Artist Pallette, Stovepipe Wells, and D…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Trail Mix: Top 5 Fall Hikes

Season 8

Dusty and Mike go over tips and tricks for Fall hiking and camping and discuss their favorite hiking trails for the Fall.

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

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