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Journey Through A Park

Start your park journey with The Parks Podcast. Buckle up for a road trip to parks around the country, exploring the unique stories about the land that was set aside for us to enjoy. Get comfortable with how to plan your own trip to a park, what activities you can do, and how time in the parks can make you happier.

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Maybury State Park, located right outside of Detroit, was a community created for patients with Tuberculosis. It is now a spectacular park for recreation and play for the community.

Maybury State Park – Michigan (Episode 24)

Pocahontas State Park is the largest state park in Virginia and has great outdoor recreation, camping, and conservation programs.

Pocahontas State Park – Virginia (Episode 23)

Biscayne National Park, off the coast of Miami, is 95% water with a rich history in farming, fishing, and conservation.

Biscayne National park (Episode 22)

Pompeys Pillar is located just outside of Billings, Montana. This stop will show your a geological wonder, the signature of William Clark, and stunning vista of the eastern Montana plains.

Pompeys Pillar National Monument (Episode 21)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site was home to President Hoover in his youth. He reconstructed the space as a way to show American's that anyone can be successful. His home, prairie, blacksmith shop, and more will allow you to walk through history.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (Episode 20)

Recreation.gov is your go to website for planning trips to our nation's public lands. You can book campsites, reserve passes, and learn more about what's going on in the parks.

RECREATION.gov (Episode 19)

Saguaro National Park boasts a diverse ecosystem where you can experience saguaros in one area and pine trees in another. The rich cultural history is worth celebrating in this episode of The Parks Podcast.

Saguaro National Park (Episode 18)

Statue of Liberty National Monument is home to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Learn about the history - starting with the gift from France through the immigration process for so many coming to the United States.

Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)

Stephanie Harrison, creator of The New Happy, is launching her book

Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park brings to life the story of Harriet and the hundreds of slaves she helped to find freedom.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (Episode 15)

Sky Meadows State Park is outside of the Nation's Capital and provides a great escape from the city with Dark Skies, sensory trails, rich history, and an entrance to the Appalachian Trail.

Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)

Bryce Canyon is the 17th National Park and home to hoodoos, a stone formation that creates a beautiful experience in this western park.

Bryce Canyon National Park (Episode 13)

First Day Hikes is an initiative of America's State Parks, created to celebrate going outside, getting exercise, and experiencing nature.

First Day Hike (Episode 12)

Lake Elmo, located in Billings, Montana, is home to great recreation, bird watching, and gathering with family and friends.

Lake Elmo State Park – Montana (Episode 11)

Belle Grove Plantation, part of Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, is decking the halls and getting ready to kick off their holiday programs.

Belle Grove Plantation (Episode 10)

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park was the front line of major battles in the Civil War. Learn the story of the region from Backcountry to Breadbasket to Battlefield and Beyond.

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (Episode 9)

Death Valley National Park is home to the lowest elevation in the United States at Badwater Basin and is the hottest place on earth.

Death Valley National Park (Episode 8)

Craters of the Moon National Monument was created from lava flow over the past 15,000 years. Learn how you can experience the unique activities in the park throughout the year.

Craters of the Moon National Monument (Episode 7)

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park is located between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. Learn about four major battles of the civil war and explore the battlefields and historic homes.

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (Episode 6)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is known as the

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (Episode 5)

Shannon Jones, CEO & Founder of KeeKee's Big Adventure, will guide us on planning a trip with your family to the parks.

Family Travel Planning (Episode 4)

Shenandoah National Park is one of the first National Parks on the east coast of the United States. Home to Skyline Drive, and 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah is a popular spot for weekend warriors and vacations alike.

Shenandoah National Park (Episode 3)

We explore Big Bend National Park, learning it's history and how you can plan your journey to the park.

Big Bend National Park (Episode 2)

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is our first stop for The Parks Podcast. Explore the history and impact of nine children to help spark desegregation, and social change movements.

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (Episode 1)

Welcome to The Parks Podcast. Before we kick off the series, learn more about what to expect from episodes and why I was inspired to host these conversations.

Introducing The Parks Podcast (Episode 0)