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About Missy

Host & Founder Hi, I'm Missy. I got in a van and drove. And somewhere along the way, I fell completely in love with America's public lands. I spent a long time in a career I was good at — building marketing campaigns and brand partnerships for professional sports organizations. I was busy. I was [...]

About Missy2026-08-26T14:27:36+00:00

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Website Elements2025-09-29T20:35:46+00:00

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Welcome! I'm Missy Rentz — host, founder, and the person who left a 25-year career in professional sports to spend a year camping across America and came back with a new mission. The Parks Podcast helps people discover, protect, and fall in love with America's public lands. 80+ episodes. 2,300+ monthly listeners. An [...]

Brand Presentation2026-08-09T00:27:37+00:00

Learn more about The Parks Podcast

Nice to meet you! Kudos for you for the curiosity! Thanks for checking out The Parks Podcast.  I created the podcast to educate listeners about our parks and public lands - why they are were created and how to use them. I believe the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of exploring outside [...]

Learn more about The Parks Podcast2025-06-26T02:54:16+00:00

Trail Links

Welcome to The Parks Podcast! If you have this link then I've met you in a park, on a trail, or out and about.  It was nice to meet you, and I'm thrilled to have you follow along as we explore parks all around the country.  Below are some key links I've put together for you.  If [...]

Trail Links2024-06-13T13:44:53+00:00

Nice to meet you

Nice to meet you! It was great to meet you.  I look forward to connecting about The Parks Podcast. In the meantime, below you'll find my contact information and links that may be helpful to you. Missy Rentz w: 202-505-1273 m: 202-360-2108 Missy@CatchYourselfSmiling.com Latest Episode [...]

Nice to meet you2025-06-25T23:38:18+00:00

Hitting the Road in 2023

I've decided to go to Big Bend National Park. While that's the main destination, a lot of the fun takes place in the journey. Follow along as I update throughout the planning. 10 weeks out I woke up this morning thinking about Big Bend National Park. This park, [...]

Hitting the Road in 20232023-04-06T20:27:21+00:00
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