America’s National Parks Podcast

Dec 19 2024 300 ep. 17 mins 967
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This weekly story-based show takes you behind the events, people, and nature that have shaped our National Parks, and the 421 units managed by the National Park Service.

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Sweeping Public Lands Bill Passes Congress | Explore Act Goes to Biden for Signature

Dec 19 2024 8 mins  
The Explore Act, a package of public lands bills that provides reforms to the permit process, legalizes filming in national parks, adds accessible trails, extends the Every Kid Outdoors program, and more, has now passed both chambers of Congress and is expected to be signed by President Biden.

NEW NATIONAL MONUMENT, Acadia Changes Camping Reservations, Nat'l Tree Lighting, & More

Dec 15 2024 10 mins  
In this month’s national park news roundup, a semi-truck catches fire in Death Valley, changes to campground reservations at Acadia, and more

Fort Laramie: The Crossroads of the American Frontier

Dec 04 2024 17 mins  
Between avoiding snakebites and fending off the dreaded dysentery, fans of the popular game “The Oregon Trail” are sure to be familiar with Fort Laramie. Situated roughly a quarter of the way through the historic trek from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette Valley in modern-day Oregon, the Fort began as a fur trading post, served as a critical juncture for emigrants headi

NEWS | National Park Timed Entry Updates, 7 Days In Jail for Walking Off-Trail, and More

Nov 24 2024 9 mins  
Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at https://rvshare.com. Join Jason Epperson in this month's National Park news roundup. Key updates include 2025 timed entry requirements for several national parks like Arches, Rocky Mountain, Glacier, and Yosemite. Discover changes in reservation systems and what it means for your 2025 travel plans. Also, could Chesapeake Bay

The Sacred Giants of California's Redwood National Park

Nov 17 2024 18 mins  
Standing in the shadows of giant redwood trees is an awe-inducing experience. In California, there's a national park protecting those redwoods and it's one of the state's best-kept secrets. Home to the world's tallest living trees, this world heritage site and international biosphere reserve protects nearly half the world's old-growth redwoods. Come discover thousands of acres of p

Exploring Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: A Journey Through FDR's Legacy

Nov 07 2024 16 mins  
By the start of 1933, thousands of banks across America had already closed their doors. 13 million Americans were unemployed and the stock market had crashed, leaving the United States in the worst economic crisis in modern history. In the twelve years that would follow, the Dust Bowl would ravage the plains and render former farmland useless, heightening the impacts of the depress

Exploring Katmai National Park: Bears, Volcanoes, and a Wild Adventure

Nov 01 2024 18 mins  
On this episode of America's National Parks podcast, we explore the incredible Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Discover the park's unique geological features, including one of the world's most active volcanic areas, and witness the annual spectacle of brown bears gorging on salmon during Fat Bear Week. Learn about Katmai's rich biodiversity, fascinating history, and th

Forest Service Cuts Nearly ALL Campground & Trail Workers, Hurricane Recovery, New DC Memorials | National Park News

Oct 27 2024 11 mins  
Join Jason Epperson for crucial updates on the ongoing recovery efforts in National Parks affected by hurricanes. Other stories include the renaming of Clingman's Dome to Kuwohi, new memorials in Washington, D.C., and the 2025 U.S. Forest Service hiring freeze. Stay informed about park closures, maintenance needs, and the latest developments in our national parks! ***** Use code

Yorktown: Battleground of Two Wars

Oct 19 2024 18 mins  
This episode of America's National Parks delves into the historic significance of the Yorktown Battlefield within the Colonial National Historic Park. It explores the climactic moments of the American Revolutionary War in 1781, where British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, highlighting Washington's tactical brilliance and the dire conditions faced by bo

Utah's First National Monument — Natural Bridges

Sep 30 2024 17 mins  
From the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon to the cliffs of Capitol Reef, there is no shortage of beauty in Utah. Still, the stunning landscape of Utah goes far beyond the “Mighty Five.” A wealth of National Monuments, Historic Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Trails can be found within its borders, and in the southeastern corner of the state sits one unit that receives barely over