Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNational Park News: 2023 Parks Budget, Daring Helicopter Rescue
Episode 228
In this month's news roundup, the National Park Service has set its budget priorities for the year, including repairs from last year's extreme weathe…
3 years ago
Assateague - Beyond the Ponies
Episode 227
In the stillness of winter, the waves still roll in and out, in and out, slicking the sandy shore of Assateague Island, a narrow thirty seven mile lo…
3 years, 1 month ago
White Nose Syndrome
Episode 226
Bats have survived shifting continents, mass extinction events, rapid anthropogenic expansion, and supervolcanic explosions. But can an important Nor…
3 years, 1 month ago
2023 National Park Entry Reservations, New Funding for Parks, and More
Episode 225
In this month's national park news, we share some changes to timed-entry reservation programs at Glacier, Yosemite, Arches, Zion, and Rocky Mountain …
3 years, 2 months ago
Combating Invasive Species in National Parks
Episode 224
Since 1916, the National Park Service has worked to preserve our country’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. U.S. Na…
3 years, 2 months ago
Shenandoah Part 2
Episode 223
While the creation of the Shenandoah National Park was the successful result of persistent collaboration between business owners, local park advocate…
3 years, 2 months ago
Shenandoah Part 1
Episode 222
Sweeping wildflower fields, brilliant fall foliage, cascading waterfalls, black bears, and songbirds. Mountain hollows. A meandering scenic drive str…
3 years, 2 months ago
National Park Passes Explained — 2023 Updates
Episode 221
In this episode, we're taking a look at all the "Interagency" America the Beautiful passes that are available to give you access to national parks an…
3 years, 3 months ago
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens – an Urban Oasis
Episode 220
Along the Anacostia River, thousands of years ago, a vibrant Native American community thrived, relying on the natural resources of the land and the …
3 years, 3 months ago
Two New Park Units, Mosquito Science, and the True Age of Yosemite | News from the Parks
Episode 219
It's time for our monthly park news round-up. This time, there are two new park units, a new study shares how some people really are "mosquito magnet…
3 years, 4 months ago