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National Parks For KidsMount Rainier National Park, WASend a textMount Rainier National Park is famous for having the most glaciers in the contiguous united states. Mount Rainier towers above the forest at over 14,000 feet tall and has some amazing geological features. Come learn about the flower-filled meadows, numerous waterfalls and all this beautiful park has to offer. Listen carefully there will be three kid friendly trivia questions at the end!
2026-03-0319 minNational Parks For KidsHaleakala National Park, HISend a textIn this episode of National Parks for Kids, join mom Jaimie and her nine-year-old son Brant as they travel to the breathtaking Haleakalā National Park in Maui, known as the “House of the Sun.” Together, they’ll watch the sunrise from above the clouds, explore Mars-like volcanic landscapes, and learn why this incredible place is one of the best spots in the world for stargazing. Get ready for adventure, discovery, and a little bit of Hawaiian magic high above the island!
2026-02-1018 minNational Parks For KidsIndiana Dunes National ParkSend a textIn this fun episode of National Parks for Kids, mom Jaimie and son Brant take listeners on an adventure through Indiana Dunes National Park — one of the most biodiverse parks in the country and known as the birthplace of ecology! Discover how sand dunes, forests, and wetlands all come together to create a living science lab full of plants, animals, and natural wonders. Whether you love exploring, learning, or just daydreaming about your next park visit, this episode will spark curiosity and inspire you to see nature in a whole new way.
2026-01-2618 minNational Parks For KidsBig Bend National Park, TexasSend a textBig Bend National Park is one of the most remote parks in the lower 48 states. It is wild and vast, with a dramatic bend in the Rio Grande that gives the park its name. You can explore canyons, old mines, and hot springs, and learn about the park’s fascinating cultural and natural history as you adventure. After a day of exploring, stay up after sunset to enjoy some of the darkest, most star-filled skies in the United States, making Big Bend one of the country’s premier stargazing destinations.
2025-12-1714 minNational Parks For KidsMammoth Caves National Park, KentuckySend a textMammoth Caves National Park is the longest cave system in the world! Scientists have mapped 426 miles (686km), and are still discovering more. Mammoth Caves has a long history of explorers from Native Americans, to miners, to tourists. Come on adventure with Jaimie and Brant and learn about the storied history of the park. Mammoth Caves is also home to some unusual eyeless creatures that have adapted to live in total darkness, some species are found no where else in the world. Come find out why Mammoth caves was given the distinction of a UNESCO...
2025-11-0414 minNational Parks For KidsSequoia National Park, CaliforniaSend a textSequoia National Park is home to the world's largest trees by volume. Come learn how long they can live, their amazing survival adaptations and who helped protect them from logging and helped develop Sequoia National Park, the answer will surprise you! There are so many great adventures to have in this park, hiking, climbing, waterfalls, caving and you can even hike to the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Mount Whitney. Learn what makes Sequoia such a unique park from it's tall peaks, to it's interesting history and of course the Sequoia Redwoods. Come...
2025-10-2717 minNational Parks For KidsGrand Tetons National Park, WYSend a textGrand Tetons National Park is famous for towering peaks that rise up above the valley floor. Grand Tetons is home to some of the wildest animals in North America, the largest herd of elk roam here, as well as moose, wolves, brown bears and black bears! Come learn how Grand Tetons National Park earned it's name, how it became a park, and the geology and biology of the park. Listen carefully as there are three kid friendly trivia questions at the end, and a sprinkling of jokes!
2025-10-0713 minNational Parks For KidsIsle Royale National Park, MichiganSend a textIsle Royale National Park is home to some popular animals. Come find out who lives on this island, how it was used historically and that although this is one of the least visited parks, it is one of the most re-visited parks! We can't wait to go back here some day and go backpacking!
2025-09-1613 minNational Parks For KidsVoyageurs National Park, MinnesotaSend a textVoyageurs National Park became one of our favorite parks. We loved exploring this park by boat and on foot. The best way to explore this park is by water, we loved learning about the wolf populations, and the history of the fur trade in this area. Come learn why this is currently Brant's favorite national park he's visited!
2025-09-0215 minNational Parks For KidsRocky Mountain National ParkSend a textRocky Mountain National Park is located in north-central Colorado, it is a breathtaking landscape known for its towering peaks, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife. It encompasses over 400 square miles of mountains, including over 60 peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and it's tallest mountain, Longs Peak reaching 14,259 feet. The park features a variety of environments, from montane forests to alpine tundra, and offers numerous recreational activities like hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Join us as we adventure through this park, learn about the biology, geology and fun things to do in and and around the park. It's an ad...
2025-07-2213 minNational Parks For KidsGlacier National Park, MontanaSend a textGlacier National Park is one of our favorite parks. From the towering mountains, blue lakes and abundant wildlife it is one of America's most beloved treasures. There is an adventure for any age, from boating on Lake McDonald, to a scenic drive on the Going-to-the-sun-road, to a kid friendly hike to Avalanche lake, or a heart pumping longer journey to the high alpine, there is something for everyone in Glacier National Park. Join us as we share some biology, history and geology of the park and some of our favorite adventures.
2025-07-0613 minNational Parks For KidsCapitol Reef National Park, UTSend a textCapitol Reef National Park is known for it's red rock cliffs, it's deep canyons and history. Come learn what makes Capitol Reef so special, and some amazing places to explore. This is one of our favorite Utah Parks, less crowds and lots of adventure!
2025-03-1513 minNational Parks For KidsSaguaro National Park, AZSend a textSaguaro National Park is home to over 2 million saguaro cacti and some interesting and venomous animals. Join us to learn about what Brant's favorite animal was as a kid, hint it lives in the park and is the largest venomous lizard in the United States. There is a lot to explore in this desert environment, come adventure with us.
2025-03-0712 minNational Parks For KidsGreat Sand Dunes National Park, ColoradoSend a textThere is so much sand, sun and adventure to be had at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Learn about how these giant sand dunes were formed, and the unique animals that are endemic to the sand dunes. Also find out what my eight-year old son, Brant's, favorite activity is at the park!
2025-02-2810 minNational Parks For KidsDry Tortugas National Park, FLSend a textOne of the most remote and difficult national parks to reach off the coast of Key West, Florida. This park had been on our list for a while and was worth the wait and effort. Learn about this remote group of islands, underwater oasis, and the intriguing history of Fort Jefferson that makes Dry Tortugas National Park so unique.
2025-02-2216 minNational Parks For KidsRedwoods National Park, CASend a textRedwoods National Park has magic, mystery, lore and banana slugs! Come learn about this majestic park, and the amazing trees that provide habitat for so many interesting animals. We also have a special guest this episode, my cousin Meredith, she lives in Northern California and shares some lore about a mythical forest creature in the Redwoods.
2024-12-0118 minNational Parks For KidsCanyonlands National ParkSend a textCanyonlands National park has been carved out over millions of years by rivers, weather, and uplift. Come learn about this beautiful, jaw-dropping park and why we want to go back again. Good luck on the trivia at the end!
2024-11-0917 minNational Parks For KidsArches National ParkSend a textArches National Park is famous for being the place with the highest density of natural stone arches in the world. Come on an adventure with us and learn how 2,000 arches formed in this red rock landscape. Also hear about our adventures rafting the nearby Green River!
2024-10-2912 minNational Parks For KidsBadlands National Park, South DakotaSend a textBadlands National Park has out of this world landscape and is considered the birthplace of vertebrate paleontology. Many visitors find ancient fossils every year when they visit Badlands. Come learn about the geology, paleontology, zoology and history of the amazing Badlands National Park. You don't want to miss this episode!
2024-10-0418 minNational Parks For KidsTheodore Roosevelt National Park, North DakotaSend a textTheodore Roosevelt National Park is the only national park named in honor of a president. His conservation efforts to create and protect public lands makes him our super hero! Theodore Roosevelt National Park has so much history and wildlife. Come learn about the wildlife you can observe in this park: pronghorn, wild horses, bison, prairie dogs, elk and deer. The solitude of this park make it a unique experience your family will love.
2024-09-2017 minNational Parks For KidsCuyahoga National ParkSend a textCuyahoga National Park is a story of restoration and recovery to the Cuyahoga river and surrounding area. This river was once on fire, and soon after the fire a national movement started to restore and protect wildlife. The first Earth Day celebration was observed after this movement began. Come learn about some of the wonderful activities and wildlife viewing this park has to offer.
2024-09-0111 minNational Parks For KidsLassen Volcanic National ParkSend a textLassen Volcanic National Park. This was our last California National Park trip, and it was so fun. We met some family at the park and enjoyed the warm weather, cool lakes, interesting geothermal areas, and rich volcanic history. Lassen is very diverse is the only park with the four different kinds of volcanoes in one park.
2024-07-1213 minNational Parks For KidsNew River GorgeSend a textNew River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is full of adventures to be had for the ultimate dare devil to family adventures, there is something for everyone in this park. The Gorge has been formed over millions of years of the New River carving out the canyon. Come learn why we think the New River has the wrong name, along with some fascinating history of the area and fun things to do.
2024-06-0713 minNational Parks For KidsGreat Smoky MountainsSend a textThe Great Smoky Mountains is the park that gets the most visitors every year. Located in Tennessee and North Carolina, surrounded by mountains, rivers, trees and valleys. There is so much to see and do in the Great Smokies, climb to the tallest peak on an easy paved walk to a lookout dome, raft the rivers, watch fireflies, spot bears and woodchucks, find a trail to meander on, and learn about the history of the earliest settlers in Cave Codes loop, there is something for everyone in this popular park!
2024-05-2412 minNational Parks For KidsMesa Verde National ParkSend a textMesa Verde is the United States first national park to protect human made historical structures. It has over 600 amazing pueblan cliff dwelllings scattered throughout the park. Come learn about these cliff dwellings, what the Anasazi did to support themselves in this extreme high altitude environment and why they left. It's a park with a lot of history and so much to explore.
2024-05-0413 minNational Parks For KidsOlympic National Park, WashingtonSend a textOlympic National Park has stunning coastline, temperate old growth rainforests and soaring peaks. There is so much to do and see in Olympic National Park and this makes it one of our favorite parks. Come learn about the landscape, history and biology of the park and discover why it is a must on your national parks list.
2024-04-2011 minNational Parks For KidsWhite Sands National ParkSend a textWhite Sands National Park is known for it's stunning white sand dunes. Come learn how they were formed, and all the fun things to do while exploring this beautiful park.
2024-04-0713 minNational Parks For KidsPinnacles National ParkSend a textPinnacles National Park in California is California's newest national park. Come learn about the only National Park release site for the California Condor, and about the Talus caves. This park has a lot to offer, from strapping on your headlight and hiking through the caves, spotting wild condors, and sneaky raccoons in camp, come learn what makes this park so much fun to explore, especially with kids!
2024-03-1012 minNational Parks For KidsDeath Valley National ParkSend a textHow did Death Valley get it's name? Why is it so hot? Why does it get so little rain? Death Valley holds a lot of titles for being the most, well you name it! Come find out what makes Death Valley so famous, and learn about all there is to explore at this mega-sized National Park.
2024-03-0315 minNational Parks For KidsBryce Canyon National ParkSend a textBryce Canyon is home to the largest collection of hoodoos in the world. Join us to learn about the fascinating geology of hoodoos, the history of the park and it's endangered species. We think Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful national parks, it's red and orange hoodoos that spire out of the earth, and it's enchanting hiking trails make this park one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
2024-02-1914 minNational Parks For KidsJoshua Tree National ParkSend a textJoshua Tree National Park in the Mojave and Colorado Desert, is known for it's unique landscape, stunning sunsets and dark night skies. It was also one of our favorite parks for kids, there are endless boulder piles to climb and explore and great hikes for families. Come on an adventure with us and learn why Joshua Tree National Park sits in the top ten of most visited National Parks.
2024-02-1212 minNational Parks For KidsGateway Arch National ParkSend a textGateway Arch also known as the gateway to the west rests in Missouri on the Mississippi River. It is a stunning masterpiece of engineering, built in the 1960s and has one of the most beautiful and thoughtful visitor centers of any national park we have visited. Come learn why this park is great to learn some history and a wonderful jumping off point for lots of kids activities in St. Louis, Missouri.
2024-01-2212 minNational Parks For KidsHot Springs National Park, ArkansasSend a textHot Springs National Park is located in Arkansas, and is the smallest of the United States National Parks. Despite it's small size this park is packed with interesting history and things to do. Come learn about this unique national park and learn why it was protected before Yellowstone.
2024-01-1513 minNational Parks For KidsChannel Islands National ParkSend a textChannel Islands National Park in California has five islands to visit that are only accessible by ferry. On this episode we have two special guests! Ranger Justin joins us and shares some insider information, he lived and worked at Channel Islands National Park for ten years. We also have Brant's amazing friend Arlo who camped with us on Santa Cruz Island and shares his experience. Please join us for this very special episode.
2024-01-0816 minNational Parks For KidsCarlsbad Caverns National ParkSend a textCarlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most accessible caves in North America and famous for it's grand exit of bats at sunset. Watching the bats leave the cave was one of our favorite wildlife experiences. Carlsbad Caverns has so much to offer and explore come learn why this is one of our favorite national parks.
2023-12-1813 minNational Parks For KidsZion National ParkSend a textZion National park is the fifth most visited park, beloved for it's stunning red rocks and canyons. Come learn about what makes this park so popular to visit.
2023-12-1115 minNational Parks For KidsEverglades National ParkSend a textEverglades National Park is home to alligators, crocodiles and large bermese pythons. It is a truly unique ecosystem and one of the worlds largest wetlands. Come listen and explore what makes Everglades so unique.
2023-12-0414 minNational Parks For KidsHawaii Volcanoes National ParkSend a textHawaii Volcanoes was one of our favorite parks to explore. Come learn about this geologically fascinating park that is home to the world's largest active volcano.
2023-11-2711 minNational Parks For KidsVirgin Islands National ParkSend a textVirgin Island's stunning white sand beaches had us swooning over this island as soon as we arrived. Come learn about the interesting history and ecology that makes this park one of our favorites.
2023-11-2011 minNational Parks For KidsAcadia National Park, MaineSend a textAcadia National Park is one of America's smallest national parks on the coast of Maine. It may be small but it is packed full of beauty and interesting facts. Come learn about what makes Acadia National Park small but mighty.
2023-11-1314 minNational Parks For KidsBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, ColoradoSend a textBlack Canyon of the Gunnison has some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock in America. Learn about this lesser known and visited park and why you should visit.
2023-11-1309 minNational Parks For KidsYosemite National Park, CaliforniaSend a textYosemite National Park is famous for it's spectacular geology and waterfalls. Learn about all the makes Yosemite one of America's most visited national parks.
2023-11-0915 minNational Parks For KidsGrand Canyon National Park, ArizonaSend a textGrand Canyon National Park and the Colorado river are one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world. Learn about how this canyon was formed and the wildlife that resides there.
2023-11-0913 minNational Parks For KidsBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, ColoradoBlack Canyon of the Gunnison has some of the steepest cliffs and oldest rock in America. Learn about this lesser known and visited park and why you should visit.
2023-11-0909 minNational Parks For KidsYellowstone National Park, Wyoming/MontanaSend a textYellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Learn about the hydrothermal features and wildlife that makes Yellowstone so unique.
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Zone 4Green Hornet, Batman & TerminatorThe crew returns with another issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet for Topic Time... and they like it! But before that, there is talk of Ron's birthday, headlines, some different kinds of shout-outs, sponsors and much more. And before we close out the show with our usual plugs, as a surprise for Ron, we discuss the upcoming re-release of Terminator: Burning Earth from Dark Horse! There are also outtakes! So what are you waiting for? Comic talk awaits! (Original Numbering: Episode #242) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial...
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