Our Parks

Our Parks Pod is back with a new batch of National Park News! We also dive into the comments section (oh boy) and learn a little bit about National Park Week coming up. Logo by Anderson Design Group Song by Songfinch

On today’s episode we break down the Oscar winning Best Documentary “Free Solo”. Set in Yosemite National Park the movie follows professional climber Alex Honnold’s attempt to free solo climb the 3200 foot face of El Capitan. We look at what kind of person it takes to undertake such a challenge along with the brilliant … Continue reading Episode 16: Our Parks Goes to the Movies →

Join us today as we take a look back at the National Parks we visited this year and talk about our favorite people, trails, and meals of this season! Logo By Anderson Design Group Theme Song by Songfinch

This week we look at the problem of invasive species in Everglades National Park. We also apparently are going to adopt a dozen new pets. Listen to find out which ones! Learn more about Florida’s invasive species problem at EvergladesCISMA.org Logo by Anderson Design Group Song by SongFinch  

You want to know what Everglades National Park sounds like? You should probably go there, but until then we will listen the sounds of the Everglades together and discuss the captivating wildlife that calls this National Park home! Logo By Anderson Design Group Theme Song By Songfinch Want to learn more about the birds we … Continue reading Episode 13: Everglades Wildlife ” Meow, Bellow, and Squawk!” →

This week we dive in to the shallow waters of Everglades National Park and take a look at the history of people thinking they could conquer it. Spoiler alert the everglades is undefeated even by us! Logo By Anderson Design Group A great book on the Everglades is The Swamp by Michael Grunwald Donate to … Continue reading Episode 12: Everglades “Unconquered Waters” →

Government shutdowns can be confusing, lucky for you Diane and Peter are here to fill you in on everything happening with the National Parks during this time! Want to help the National Parks? Check out these charities that are supportung the parks during the shutdown! Zion National Park Forever Project South Florida National Parks Trust … Continue reading Episode 11: Emergency Shutdown News! →

Its a end of the year/tenth episode spectacular complete with prizes! Listen to see who wins our first ever National Park Trivia show! Want our lovely prize for yourself? Get it here! Logo By Anderson Design Group Song By SongFinch

This week we cover all the news affecting the National Parks this year in a tight 30 minutes. Convenient right! Donate to the National Parks Foundation Join a National Park Friends Group Enter Our Anderson Design Group Giveaway! Or Check out our Instagram Logo By Anderson Design Group Theme Song By SongFinch

Join us to find out what creatures choose to live there life underground at Mammoth Cave National Park. Also, listen to Peter stretch his language skills as he struggles to pronounce large scientific words! For more information about Mammoth Cave National Park check out their website! Or Read Mammoth Cave Curiosities Like our logo? Check … Continue reading Episode 8: Mammoth Cave Critters! →

Come on the Grand Avenue Tour in Mammoth Cave and learn about the unique geology that makes this National Park so special. And also listen to us make as many geology jokes as we can! Logo by Anderson Design Group Theme Song by SongFinch Want to learn more about Mammoth Cave Visit www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm Or Read … Continue reading Episode 7: “Rocking Out” in Mammoth Cave →

On this weeks episode we go underground and journey on the long and windy road that leads to Mammoth Cave becoming a National Park. Also, listen to Peter and Diane stretch their acting chops to do a dramatic reenactment! Logo By Anderson Design Group Theme Song By SongFinch For more information about Mammoth Cave visit … Continue reading Episode 6: Mammoth Cave “Grand,Gloomy and, Peculiar” Just Like Us! →

On our very special Halloween episode we dive in to a couple of spooky National Park stories. A honeymoon that ended with a mysterious  disappearance at the Grand Canyon and the Ballad of Floyd Collins at Mammoth Cave. Sources: Scary Stories of Mammoth Cave By Colleen O’Connor Olson & Charles Hanion The 1925 Cave Rescue … Continue reading Episode 5: Halloween Spooktacular! →

  This week we interview John DiDeigo of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont about learn about citizen science and all the other great programs at Tremont!   Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont GSMIT.org Friends of the Smokies FriendsoftheSmokies.org Great Smoky Mountain Association SmokiesInformation.org Logo Art by Anderson Design Group ADGStore.com Theme Song … Continue reading Episode 4 : Tremont and Learning for All Ages! →

This week we discuss the wildlife of the Smokies, and also see how many puns we can fit into an episode (Hint, it’s too many). And make sure you check out the following links to learn more about the people we interviewed for this weeks episode: John from Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont: http://gsmit.org/ … Continue reading Episode 3: Great Smoky Mountains, Bears and Elk and Salamanders, Oh My! →

Come with us as we explore the history of how the park was established and hike on some of the most popular trails in the park. Also, Diane boldly calls out a record-setting hiker – listen to find out who!   How to enter our give-away: https://www.facebook.com/1528234600621411/posts/1660687164042820/ Logo by Anderson Design Group: https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/ Theme song … Continue reading Episode 2: Great Smoky Mountains, hiking through history →

On our first episode, we dive into who we are, what defines a National Park, and why we are doing this. You’ll also get a preview of what to expect on the upcoming season. Logo courtesy of Anderson Design Group: https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/ Theme song: https://www.songfinch.com/

Coming this fall, the Our Parks podcast! A podcast dedicated to guiding you through the U.S. National Park system hosted by Diane and Peter Sturgeon. We will be diving into our personal travel tips, the beauty and history of each park, and current scientific issues and conservation efforts impacting each park.   Logo by Anderson … Continue reading Introducing Our Parks, A National Parks Podcast →