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Gaze At the National ParksS7 Summit- Hiking TrailsIt's the Final Episode of Season 7, and the final Summit Episode of the series! Mike and Dusty look at all of the hiking trails from Season 7 covering the highlights and the grunts from every trail all the while giving superlatives to all of them, and naming the Trail of the Season.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the N...2025-07-2857 minGaze At the National ParksS7 Summit- WildlifeIn the third of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the ecosystems and wildlife of the parks from Season 7 including Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHos...2025-07-2128 minGaze At the National ParksS7 Summit- HistoriesIn the second of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the history of the parks of Season 7.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-07-1439 minGaze At the National ParksS7 Summit- VisitorshipIn the first of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the visitor experience of the parks of Season 7.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-07-0739 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: A Year at Stonewall with Ann Marie GothardIn Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix Series, Mike and Dusty sit down at World Pride in Washington D.C. with Ann Marie Gothard, one of the two founders of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York, to talk about the evolution of Pride, Stonewall across generations, and the story of how the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center came to be. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit ou...2025-06-3029 min
Gaze At the National Parks140- The Big Room: Carlsbad Caverns National ParkAfter hiking down The Natural Entrance, Dusty and Mike take in Carlsbad Cavern's big room and all the cave formations therein.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael R...2025-06-2351 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: A Year at Stonewall with Diana RodriguezOne year after the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center's Opening, Mike and Dusty sit down with Diana Rodriguez, one of the two founders of the Visitor Center, at World Pride in Washington D.C. to talk about the journey to opening the Visitor Center, the role it plays in Stonewall's legacy, and the evolution of Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit ou...2025-06-1626 min
Gaze At the National Parks139- Natural Entrance: Carlsbad Caverns National ParkIn this episode, Dusty and Mike head past dramatically lit speleothems as they descend down the Natural Entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael R...2025-06-0952 min
Gaze At the National Parks138- Lower Cave Tour: Carlsbad Caverns National ParkIn their first descent into Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Dusty and Mike explore the Lower Cave on a guided tour. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-06-021h 00
Gaze At the National Parks137- McKittrick Canyon Trail: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkMike and Dusty hike up the McKittrick Canyon Trail to explore the Grotto, Notch, and other features along this historic trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Du...2025-05-2652 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: BATS!In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the importance of our flying mammal friends, bats!For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal A...2025-05-1920 min
Gaze At the National Parks136- Devil's Hall Trail: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkMike and Dusty brave the famous staircase on the Devil's Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwo...2025-05-1246 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: POINTIn this Trail Mix episode Dusty and Mike share the story of the paraplegic hikers who hiked Guadalupe Mountain in 1982.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-05-0512 min
Gaze At the National Parks135- Manzanita and Smith Springs: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkAfter hiking Guadalupe Peak, Mike and Dusty make their way to the Frijole Ranch area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and hike the Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring loop trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan...2025-04-2844 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: National Parks Under AttackIn this Trial Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike go over the attacks from the current administration on our public lands.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-04-2122 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Seattle Walking TourDusty and Mike take to the streets of Seattle and explore the city in their favorite way, on foot. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-04-1426 min
Gaze At the National Parks134- Guadalupe Peak: Guadalupe Mountains National ParkOn their first day in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the famous, and very strenuous, 8.4 mile hike up to the tallest peak in Texas.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editi...2025-04-0752 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: WildflowersIn this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike chat about the splendor and importance of wildflowers in national park spaces and other natural spaces.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode E...2025-03-3119 min
Gaze At the National Parks133- Comet Falls and The Trail of Shadows: Mount Rainier National ParkOn their final day in Mount Rainier National Park, Mike, Dusty, and friends trek up the steep grunt to Comet Falls and then explore the natural springs of The Trail of Shadows.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Micha...2025-03-2447 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Glacier RetreatAfter hiking in so many parks with glaciers, specifically Mount Rainier, Dusty and Mike take some time to look at glacier retreat and how climate change is exacerbating the issue. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2025-03-1719 min
Gaze At the National Parks132- Panorama Point to McClure Rock: Mount Rainier National ParkOn their second day in Mount Rainier National Park, Mike and Dusty hike up the other side of the Skyline Trail and the the sweeping vistas and views of Mount Rainier while climbing their way to Panorama Point and finally to McClure Rock.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikee...2025-03-1053 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Join the ResistanceMike and Dusty make their contribution to the Nation Day of Action Protect our Parks and Public Lands created by Resistance Rangers. They cover the current action of the current administration and ways we can respond right now, and what to do while visiting the National Parks in the near future.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the N...2025-03-0316 min
Gaze At the National Parks131- Skyline to Golden Gate: Mount Rainier National ParkMike and Dusty take to new trails as they hike some of the interconnected trails in the Paradise Section of Mount Rainier National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin B...2025-02-2451 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Marmots!After years of joking about this, Mike and Dusty finally do whole episode on Marmots, the world's cutest, most adorable alpine creature. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Micha...2025-02-1720 min
Gaze At the National Parks130- Quinault Loop: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty take one last hike on their way out of Olympic National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwork by M...2025-02-1042 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Ring of FireAlong with their hikes in the Pacific Northwest in Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park, Dusty and Mike look at the mysterious ring of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean to find out their history and their current activity. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adven...2025-02-0316 min
Gaze At the National Parks129- Ozette Triangle: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty head back to the beach to hike the wild, beautiful and eerie Ozette Triangle. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal A...2025-01-271h 04Gaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Tide PoolsInspired by hikes in Olympic National Park and also Acadia National Park, Mike and Dusty explore the world of tide pools, how they are formed, and the life one can discover when taking a closer look. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Du...2025-01-2016 min
Gaze At the National Parks128- Rialto Beach: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty take a seaside jaunt down the coast at Rialto Beach to Hole in the Wall.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanO...2025-01-1354 min
Gaze At the National Parks127- Hoh Rainforest: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty explore the popular temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park, Hoh Rainforest. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwork by Michael R...2024-12-0954 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Science of RainforestsAfter hiking in the temperate rainforest of Olympic National Park, Mike and Dusty look at all of the varieties of rainforest found the world over. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dusti...2024-12-0221 min
Gaze At the National Parks126- Cape Flattery and Shi Shi Beach: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty head to the Makah Reservation on the Olylmpic Peninsula to hike Cape Flattery and Shi Shi Beach.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2024-11-2554 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Banana SlugsInspired by what they encountered in Olympic National Park, Mike and Dusty take a look at the life and science of banana slugs including their sordid mating rituals. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpiso...2024-11-1816 min
Gaze At the National Parks125- Klahhane Ridge Loop Pt. 2: Olympic National ParkIn this second installment, Mike and Dusty continue hiking along Klahhane Ridge, face some treacherous switchbacks and scree, and eventually make their descent through Heather Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing b...2024-11-1146 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Go VoteMike and Dusty chat the importance of voting, what's at the heart of the election this year, and the date on voter turnout. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and M...2024-11-0435 min
Gaze At the National Parks124- Klahhane Ridge Loop Pt. 1: Olympic National ParkIn the first of a two part series, Mike and Dusty hike up to Klahhane Ridge via Lake Angeles to get a stunning view of the Olympics.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode E...2024-10-2748 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Zion and Bryce with Maya SilverMike and Dusty chat the best ways to explore Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and all of the other National Parks of Utah wiht Maya Silver is the author of Moon Zion and Bryce by Moon Travel Guides, available at moon.com.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hi...2024-10-2146 min
Gaze At the National Parks123- Mount Ellinor: Olympic National ParkMike and Dusty venture slightly outside Olympic National Park to hike one of the hardest hikes they've experienced on Mount Ellinor.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael R...2024-10-1458 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: New England Road Trip with Miles HowardMike and Dusty sit down and chat New England hiking, urban trails, leaf peeping, and more with Miles Howard, author of Moon New England Road Trip by Moon Travel Guides, available at moon.com.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHoste...2024-10-071h 02Gaze At the National Parks89- The Bridge Walk: New River Gorge National ParkDusty and Mike conquer the Bridge Walk in New River Gorge with special guests Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy of Grandma Joy's Road Trip.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksOur 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. 2022-12-1251 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Grandma Joy's Road TripIn this very special Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty sit down with Brad Ryan and Grandma Joy of Grandma Joy's Road Trip to chat about their journey through America's National Parks, from their first camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to their upcoming adventure in Alaska, and the power of the outdoors to bring us closer together and closer to ourselves.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Epi...2021-05-1057 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Without A TraceIn the Final Trail Mix of Season 2, Mike and Dusty offer a follow up to their coverage of John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt as well as dive deep into the systemic racism at the core of early conservation efforts and the creation of the National Parks.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the...2020-09-0726 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Great American Outdoors ActMike and Dusty unpack the origin, details, and context for the recently passed Great American Outdoors Act.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dus...2020-08-3119 minGaze At the National ParksS2 Summit: Hiking TrailsIn the final installment of the Season 2 Summit, Dusty and Mike compare all of the hiking trails from the National Parks of Season 2.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Rya...2020-08-2446 minGaze At the National ParksS2 Summit: HistoriesMike and Dusty take you through the indigenous, colonial, and economic histories of the National Parks featured in Season 2.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Edi...2020-08-1732 minGaze At the National ParksS2 Summit: WildlifeIn Part 2 of the Season Two Summit, Mike and Dusty uncover and recount the plants and animals featured in each park from Season Two.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Mic...2020-08-1032 minGaze At the National ParksS2 Summit: VisitorshipIn the first installment of the End of Season 2 Summit Series, Mike and Dusty look at Visitorship and access across the parks of Season 2, including Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Haleakala NP, Shenandoah NP, Channel Island NP, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Kings Canyon and Sequoia NPs.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the...2020-08-0347 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Monument(al) FailureIn this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty look at the crossroads of our public lands, American history, and the past and present context of Confederate Monuments.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Bal...2020-07-2729 minGaze At the National Parks44- Chimney Rock: Capitol Reef National ParkAs a way to end the day in Capitol Reef National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the picturesque Chimney Rock loop trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2020-07-2046 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Protest and the NPSIn this Trail Mix, Dusty and Mike uncover the history of protest at National Park Sites, report on current protests, and look at the significance of how protests have shaped the National Park Service.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2020-07-1328 minGaze At the National Parks43- Grand Wash Trail: Capitol Reef National ParkMike and Dusty attempt to hitchhike down Hwy 24 and hike the Grand Wash Trail in Capitol Reef National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Edi...2020-07-0650 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: Marsha P. JohnsonIn the final Pride Mix of 2020, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Marsha P. Johnson, her legacy, her work, and contribution to queer history.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and...2020-06-2917 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: Stonewall and Storme DeLarverieIn this Pride Mix, Dusty and Mike breaks down some of the myths connected to the Stonewall Uprising and share the story of Storme DeLarverie.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and...2020-06-2215 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: Cathay WIlliamsOn the third Pride Mix of Pride Month 2020, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Cathay Williams, the first documented black woman to serve in the U.S. Military.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHost...2020-06-1515 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: Mabel HamptonIn this Pride Mix, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Mabel Hampton and the story of the Lesbian Herstory Archive.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanE...2020-06-0825 minGaze At the National ParksPride Mix: Bayard RustinIn Season 2's first Pride Mix, Mike and Dusty celebrate the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, a gay man whose work in the Civil Rights Movement made a lasting impact.Our sources for this episode include the National Park Service, PBS.org, and the Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.W...2020-06-0128 minGaze At the National Parks42- The Frying Pan Trail: Capitol Reef National ParkIn the hot desert sun, Dusty and Mike venture across the Frying Pan Trail in the breathtakingly beautiful Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Mic...2020-05-2544 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: John MuirFrom his 1000 mile walk to his theories on glacial geology, to the camping trip that shaped American history, Dusty and Mike break down the life and times of John Muir.Be sure to listen to the follow up episode on John Muir and the systemic racism at the heart of the early conservation movement called Trail Mix: Without a Trace, it is the last episode of Season 2.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking tr...2020-05-1829 minGaze At the National Parks41- Cassidy Arch: Capitol Reef National ParkMike and Dusty hike to Cassidy Arch in the breathtaking and often over looked Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpi...2020-05-1156 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Love it or Leave itIn this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty cover every kind of gear, clothing, food, and item you might bring with you on a trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Mic...2020-05-0439 minGaze At the National Parks40- Channel Islands National Park: Part 2Mike and Dusty complete the Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail, venture up the Potato Harbor Road, and hike across the North Bluff Trail in Channel Islands National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dus...2020-04-2747 minGaze At the National ParksNational Park Week- Throwback Thursday: Other Great National Parks Podcasts (Bonus Episode)This very special episode we bring to you today was produced by The America’s National Parks Podcast for Throwback Thursday of National Park Week. It features favorite clips from our show and other podcasts including: Everybody’s National Parks, Parklandia, and America’s National Parks. So if you haven’t discovered these other shows yet, this episode is great first taste, and if you have, then enjoy some of these highlights.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail epis...2020-04-2624 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: National Park WeekMike and Dusty break down what is National Park Week and how they are going to celebrate it, and invite you to join with them.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and...2020-04-2039 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: National Parks FoundationTo answer the question, "How does one financially support the National Parks?" Mike and Dusty give you all the details about the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, and many of their current programs and initiatives.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks...2020-04-1326 minGaze At the National Parks39- Channel Islands National Park: Part 1On the final leg of a five-park trek through California, Mike and Dusty make it to the picturesque Channel Islands National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2020-04-0649 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix in QuarantineWhile in separate quarantines, Mike and Dusty break down the National Parks response to the Covid-19 pandemic.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dus...2020-03-3038 minGaze At the National Parks38- Tomichi Route, Part 2: The Ascent- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkAfter finally getting down to the base of Black Canyon, Mike and Dusty have to make the trek back up...without getting lost.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Rya...2020-03-2355 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Teddy RooseveltMike and Dusty break down Teddy Roosevelt's history of nature conservation and his connection to the National Park Service.Be sure to listen to the follow up episode on Teddy Roosevelt and the systemic racism at the heart of the early conservation movement called Trail Mix: Without a Trace, it is the last episode of Season 2.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Web...2020-03-1631 minGaze At the National Parks37- Tomichi Route, Part 1: The Descent - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkMike and Dusty make their way down entirely on scree rock while they descend the Tomichi Route in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and...2020-03-0952 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Drones in the National ParksOn this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty break down the rules, regulations, and history of drones in National Parks, and the role of the National Parks Service in the creation of Drone legislation.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2020-03-0222 minGaze At the National Parks36- Warner Point and Rim Road: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkOn their first day on the south side of Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Dusty and Mike do all of the jut off points from Rim Road and the trail out to Warner Point.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2020-02-2456 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Gateway National Recreation AreaIn another installment of more National Parks units, Mike and Dusty hike a seven mile loop trail at Sandy Hook Beach, a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHos...2020-02-1725 minGaze At the National Parks35- Moro Rock Summit: Sequoia National ParkOn what could be considered a follow up to Episode 10- Angel's Landing, Mike and Dusty face many fears while hiking the heights of the Moro Rock Summit in Sequoia National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere...2020-02-1049 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Sequoia TreesMike and Dusty break down the life, structure, history, and discovery of the Giant Sequoia Trees found in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Bal...2020-02-0319 minGaze At the National Parks34- Giant Sequoia Groves: Sequoia National ParkDusty and Mike hike the Congress Trail, the Big Trees Trail, and the Beetle Rock Trail at California's Sequoia National Park. Also, they review the movie Cats and after the credits, they geek out over Under the Tuscan Sun.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks...2020-01-2755 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: 2020 Park UpdatesMike and Dusty break down the most recent news and updates for the National Parks as of January 2020.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by...2020-01-2023 minGaze At the National Parks33- Grant's Grove: King's Canyon National ParkMike and Dusty hike to the General Grant Tree and along the Sunset Trail near Grant's Grove in Kings Canyon National Park in California.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Mic...2020-01-1354 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Gaze at the National Mall - Part 3On the final installment of the Washington D.C. Trail Mix Trilogy: Gaze at the National Mall, Dusty and Mike bring you the architectural and design history of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Memorial.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gaz...2020-01-0621 minGaze At the National Parks32- Little Devils Stairs: Shenandoah National ParkAfter a lovely stroll on the Fox Hollow Trail, Mike and Dusty face the treacherous and incredibly vertical Little Devils Stairs in Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and...2019-12-3054 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Gaze at the National Mall - Part 2In the second installment of Gaze at the National Mall, Mike and Dusty give a thorough run down of the architectural and design history and inspiration for the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, and the World War II Memorial.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks...2019-12-2324 minGaze At the National Parks31- Stony Man Trail: Shenandoah National ParkAmid a car battery dying, Mike and Dusty hike the picturesque Stony Man and Little Stony Man Trail in Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan2019-12-1649 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Gaze at the National Mall - Part 1On this first installment of Gaze at the National Mall, Mike and Dusty break down the stories of the artistic design for the Memorials and Monuments of National Mall in Washington D.C.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2019-12-0939 minGaze At the National Parks30- White Oak Canyon Trail: Shenandoah National ParkOn this 6 mile there-and-back, deep in the woods of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, Mike and Dusty pass the five waterfalls featured White Oak Canyon Trail as well as learn each other's food limitations.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2019-12-0256 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Native American Heritage MonthNovember is Native American Heritage Month. In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty break down the creation of this commemorative month, what is and how to practice Native Land Acknowledgment, and the exhibits featured currently in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the...2019-11-2540 minGaze At the National Parks29- Old Rag Mountain: Shenandoah National ParkMike and Dusty dance to Abba and climb the Old Rag Trail, the crowning centerpiece of Shenandoah National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Edi...2019-11-181h 03Gaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Hawai'i Park UpdatesIn this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty bring you some updates on what is currently happening in the National Parks of Hawaii as well as invent a new game called Doo-doo Crimes.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere...2019-11-1127 minGaze At the National Parks28- Sliding Sand Trail - Part 2: Haleakala National ParkDusty and Mike delicately maneuver around Nene and venture toward what feels like Maleficent's Castle as they complete the Sliding Sands Trail at Haleakala National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Bal...2019-11-0458 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Kauai Bucket ListAfter hiking the Kalalau Trail and the Secret Falls Trail, Mike and Dusty cover all of things to include in a Kauai Bucket List.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Mic...2019-10-2830 minGaze At the National Parks27- Sliding Sands Trail - Part 1: Haleakala National ParkAfter driving up past the cloud line, Mike and Dusty make new friends while hitchhiking to the summit in order to tackle the Sliding Sands Trail in Haleakala National Park.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereH...2019-10-211h 08Gaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Kalalau Trail - Part 2After hiking the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail to the Hanakapiai Beach, Mike and Dusty use their permits to continue on the remaining nine miles toward the Kalalau Beach.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2019-10-1434 minGaze At the National Parks26- Craters and Petroglyphs: Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkOn the final trek through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Dusty and Mike find the correct Devastation Trail, drive the Chain of Craters Road to the Holei Sea Arch, and hike the Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adv...2019-10-0744 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Kalalau Trail - Part 1Dusty and Mike endeavor onto what has been named one of world's most dangerous trails located on Hawaii Napoli Coast on the island of Kauai. From falling rocks, steep cliffs and the infamous "Crawler's Ledge," they embark on the first leg of the 22 mile round trip trek to the Kalalau Beach on the Kalalau Trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com2019-09-3048 minGaze At the National Parks25- Kiluea Iki Trail: Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkAfter nearing the edge of an active volcano in Episode 24, Mike and Dusty finally walk across the surface of an active volcano on the Kiluea Iki Trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dus...2019-09-2346 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Secret Falls Trail- Kauai, Hawai'iOn the island of Kauai, Dusty and Mike kayak up the Wailua River and hike the extremely muddy trail to Secret Falls...all while wearing flip flops.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Edi...2019-09-1626 minGaze At the National Parks24- Halema'uma'u Trail: Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkDusty and Mike travel to Big Island, Hawai'i to hike the trails of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. From the Sulfur Banks to HaleMa'uMa'u Trail, they venture to the edge of an active volcano.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere2019-09-0955 minGaze At the National ParksSeason 2 Trail MapIn a game of Guess That Park, Mike and Dusty announce the National Parks that will be featured in Season 2. Play along and guess that park!For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Bal...2019-09-0315 minGaze At the National ParksTrail Mix: Endangered SpeciesYou endangered, girl. On this final Trail Mix of Season 1, Dusty and Mike cover the new provisions to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and review the NPS guidelines for interact with wildlife (a.k.a. Don't Touch the Animals).For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks...2019-09-0219 minGaze At the National ParksS1 Summit: Hiking TrailsIn the final installment of the Season 1 Summit, Mike and Dusty compare the hiking trails and terrain across all of the National Parks of Season One.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Bal...2019-08-2628 minGaze At the National ParksS1 Summit: Current EventsFrom little baby California condors to synchronized fireflies, from moose collars to new hybrid birds, Dusty and Mike talk all the current hot gossip at the ten parks they visited this season in Part 3 of the Season 1 Summit.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hik...2019-08-1932 minGaze At the National ParksS1 Summit: EcosystemsMike and Dusty loop back around to the ten National Parks from Season 1 to cover all things ecosystems, natural habitats, native plants, and the threat of climate change.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by...2019-08-1230 min