Designing a National Park Visitor Center for the 21st Century

National Park News | National Parks Get Vandalized, NPS Sued For Not Accepting Cash, New National Monument?: In this episode, we're taking a look two vandalism incidents in national parks, a lawsuit against the National Park Service over not accepting cash as payment for entrance at some units, some potential new and expanded national monuments, and the det... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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EXPLORE ACT Returns Filming in National Parks and Expands Access to Public Lands: In this episode, we're taking a look at the new EXPLORE act, passed by the US House of Representatives and on its way to the Senate, that will establish new bike trails, new accessible trails, ease concessionaire permitting in National Parks, and mor... by America’s National Parks Podcast

20 min listen

The Measure of Wonder: In this episode of America's National Parks, we embark on a journey of comparison and discovery, exploring the grandeur of the natural world through the lens of America's most treasured landscapes. From the towering sequoias of Californi... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Poaching in the Everglades: An entire food chain lives in the Everglades. But throughout its coexistence with man, the Everglades have been threatened by poachers, who disrupt the delicate balance of this important ecosystem. By Lauren Eisenberg Davis Hosted by Jason Epperson ... by America’s National Parks Podcast

18 min listen

National Park News | Biden Proposes NPS Budget, Employee Housing Crisis, & More: In this episode, we look at the final National Park visitation numbers for 2023, a new budget for the NPS from the White House, an employee housing crisis in the National Park Service, a new look at Gateway Arch National Park, and more. Use promo cod... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Wives into the Wilderness: The Unpaid Force That Shaped National Parks: In this episode, we delve into the untold stories of the women who lived in the shadows of America's majestic landscapes, their lives intertwined with the national parks we cherish today. The wives of National Park Rangers played a pivotal role in th... by America’s National Parks Podcast

19 min listen

Nature's Palette: Unveiling Arizona's Petrified Forest: Dive into the heart of Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, a landscape where the Painted Desert's kaleidoscopic hues meet the ancient, stone-cast logs of the Petrified Forest. This episode takes you through the mesmerizing colors and geological... by America’s National Parks Podcast

17 min listen

National Park News | Man Diverts a National Park River, New Shark Species Discovered, Rabies Scare at Saguaro: In this month's national park news, new-to-science fossils have been uncovered at Mammoth Cave and John Day Fossil Beds, a rabies scare is taking hold at Saguaro National Park, a man gets convicted for diverting the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dune... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Stiltsville: An Offshore Hideaway at Biscayne National Park: Set against the backdrop of Miami’s skyline, six structures rise from the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. Rugged and isolated, these houses on stilts are an unexpected site in the midst of a national park water world that was designated to preserve... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Harboring History: The Salem Maritime Site and America's Cultural Treasures: Salem Maritime is not just any National Historic Site; it’s the first place the National Park Service was tasked with preserving that wasn’t about nature, scenery, or wildlife. Over 160 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, It w... by America’s National Parks Podcast

21 min listen

National Park News | Park Service Morale Low, Investigative Ranger Ranks Dangerously Low: In this month's news round-up, we take a look at some concerns about the ranks of National Park Service employees: morale is lower than that of other federal employees, and Park Service criminal investigators are down by nearly half. Plus, actor Pier... by America’s National Parks Podcast

11 min listen

Denali, and the Effects of Gold Mining in the Kantishna Hills: Gold Mining drew the world's eye to the wonders of Alaska. Some of our most treasured landscapes were explored in the first place in the effort to strike it rich. But what are the ramifications of gold mining in our national parks? Even in places whe... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Second Only to George Washington: George Rogers Clark, the twenty-six-year-old commander of the Kentucky Militia, petitioned Virginia governor Patrick Henry to be allowed to take 500 American troops into Kentucky (already annexed to Virginia) to conquer the Northwest for Virginia, an... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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News From The Parks | Navy Rescues Motorcycles from Death Valley, 3 New National Park Sites, Yosemite Reservations Return, More: In this episode, we share all the ins and outs of Yosemite's new returning reservation system; we share the news about three new National Park Service sites; two motorcyclists took a closed road in Death Valley and had to be rescued by the US Navy, a... by America’s National Parks Podcast

13 min listen

Vandalism and Capitalism vs Historical Artifacts: Defacement in the NPS: The defacement at National Park sites goes beyond graffiti, and each layer peeled back raises more questions about what destruction is vs. what a historical artifact is. Somewhere in between the ancient rock markings from the Native Americans and the... by America’s National Parks Podcast

17 min listen

Christmas in Yellowstone: For this holiday season, we thought it’d be great to revisit short stories we told way back in 2018 about magical Christmases in America’s first national park. Hear the splendor of the holidays in early years at Yellowstone, and discover how three 6-... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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A Dream of Peace: At the 125th anniversary of the Battle at Gettysburg, Nearing the end of the Cold War, famous scientist Dr. Carl Sagan would re-dedicate the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. The speech, co-written with his wife Ann Druyan, juxtaposed the weapons of the ... by America’s National Parks Podcast

38 min listen

National Park News | Park Reservations in ’24, a Daring Whale Rescue, and More: From the reintroduction of timed entry systems at Arches, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks for 2024 to the National Park Service's commitment to increasing female representation in law enforcement roles, a lot is happening across the countr... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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The Vehicles of Yellowstone: Imagine the crunch of rock and the creak of leather, the clatter of horse hooves against the stone, and the warm breeze that carries the scent of pine through the open plains. You're not just stepping into Yellowstone National Park; you're rolling ba... by America’s National Parks Podcast

16 min listen

Dinosaurs in Situ: In the northeast corner of Utah, the westernmost entrance to Dinosaur National Monument welcomes visitors along the banks of the Green River, the road separated from the water by desert scrub foliage. The Fossil Discovery Trail snakes through the rug... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Discovering The Bighorn: Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Montana and Wyoming, Bighorn Canyon is a testament to nature's artistry and the relentless force of time. Carved by millennia of water erosion from the Bighorn River, this expansive chasm presents a breathtakin... by America’s National Parks Podcast

16 min listen

Changes to Park Passes, Grizzly Attack, Fossil Find, & More | National Park News: On this month's national park news round-up, a big change is coming to national park passes — beginning in January, the Annual Pass will only have one signature line. We have all the details, plus, a terrible grizzly bear attack in Banff, a missing h... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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All Lincoln All the Time: From birth to death and many intermediate milestones, the National Park Service leads us on an odyssey along the timeline of Lincoln’s life, political career, achievements, and legacy, weaving a ribbon through Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Washington ... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Hopewell — America’s Newest World Heritage Site: The most recent session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is taking place right now in Saudi Arabia, and it was just announced that they are inscribing the 25th World Heritage Site in the United States — a group of eight ancient earthwork sites ... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Death Valley Closed for Weeks, Crack in Yosemite, Hiker Found by Webcam, and More | National Park News: In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the disastrous effects of tropical storm Hilary at Death Valley National Park, a 200' crack that has appeared on a popular climbing route in Yosemite, and more. Sponsored by L.L.Bean - Visit... by America’s National Parks Podcast

9 min listen

Consumption in Mammoth Cave: Inside Mammoth Cave, people notice that the air seems surprisingly fresh and that their allergies disappear like magic. Observations such as these have been noted for centuries at least. In 1839, the property was purchased by Dr. John Croghan and ent... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Riding the Rails to Nature’s Wonders: National Parks by Train: From the allure of the Orient Express to the daily grind of commuter trains, rail travel has always captured our imaginations. But did you know you can journey to some of America's most iconic national parks by train? In this episode, discover how yo... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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The Secret Spy History of Camp David | Catoctin Mountain Park: Catoctin Mountain Park is one of those National Park Service units that doesn't fit into any category, but its importance in American history could not be any greater. It's home to the famed presidential retreat — Camp David — but lesser known is its... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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2 New NPS Units, Lost in Death Valley, Plane Crash in Denali: In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the new National Monuments, one remembering Emmett Till and the other protecting the area surrounding the Grand Canyon. Plus, two men get lost in Death Valley and hike for miles overnight in... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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Secret Cities: As the world experiences Christopher Nolan’s new film, Oppenheimer, it’s taking a new look at the development of this great and terrible weapon under the organization of the Manhattan Project. In this episode, we’re taking a look at the sites that wo... by America’s National Parks Podcast

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