Jessica Bowser – Virginia Outdoor Adventures (Episode 26)
Jessica Bowser, from Virginia Outdoor Adventures, joins me to talk about planning outdoor adventures and learning new hobbies.
Sandra Ramos – Advocating for our Parks (Episode 25)
Sandra Ramos joins me to talk about how to advocate for parks and visit parks during these turbulent times.
Maybury State Park – Michigan (Episode 24)
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.
Pocahontas State Park – Virginia (Episode 23)
Pocahontas State Park is the largest state park in Virginia and has great outdoor recreation, camping, and conservation programs.
Biscayne National Park (Episode 22)
Biscayne National Park, off the coast of Miami, is 95% water with a rich history in farming, fishing, and conservation.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument (Episode 21)
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.
RECREATION.gov (Episode 19)
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.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (Episode 20)
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.
Saguaro National Park (Episode 18)
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.
Statue of Liberty National Monument (Episode 17)
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.
Stephanie Harrison & New Happy (Episode 16)
Stephanie Harrison, creator of The New Happy, is launching her book "New Happy". She joins us to talk about the role nature and parks play in finding happiness.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (Episode 15)
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park brings to life the story of Harriet and the hundreds of slaves she helped to find freedom.
Sky Meadows State Park – Virginia (Episode 14)
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.
Bryce Canyon National Park (Episode 13)
Bryce Canyon is the 17th National Park and home to hoodoos, a stone formation that creates a beautiful experience in this western park.
First Day Hike (Episode 12)
First Day Hikes is an initiative of America's State Parks, created to celebrate going outside, getting exercise, and experiencing nature.