Podcasts about us national parks

Our last episode on second editions of the games Santorini and Tortuga 1667 reminded me about another second edition of a family favorite game that's out now: Parks designed by Henry Audubon and published by Keymaster Games. We covered the first edition of Parks way back on episode 7 of the podcast, and I thought I would reshare that episode here on the podcast feed in honor of the new edition of Parks. In this episode, I'm changing things up a bit and recommending a great board game for couples: Parks by Keymaster Games.I'm a big fan of the US National Parks, ever since I took my kids out west on what we called the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Tour. We saw the largest of each: we went whale-watching off the coast of San Francisco, we saw redwoods and sequoias in California, and we visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona. We visited three National Parks during that trip—Grand Canyon, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia—and each of them provided amazing sights and experiences.The board game Parks, designed by Henry Audubon, does a great job of capturing the beauty and wonder of the US National Parks. It is the prettiest game I own, with stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series. In the game, you take on the role of hikers, exploring the great outdoors and visiting as many National Parks as you can.We have two special guests in this episode. My wife Emily stops by for some color commentary and thoughts on why she enjoys playing Parks. Also, Matt Aiken from Keymaster Games joins us to talk about the origin of the game and why he thinks it's a great game for couples and to tell some stories of people playing PARKS in the great outdoors.See my photos of Parks, First Edition.Learn more about Parks, Second Edition.Order a First Player Token coffee mug.Visit the First Player Token website.Join the FPT Facebook group.Follow @firstplayertoken on Bluesky.Join the Family Tabletop Community on Discord.Music:“Open Road,” “Sunbeam,” and “Summer in Paradise,” https://www.purple-planet.com/.Send us a text

Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast In that your geyser gurgling, or are you just happy to see me? We're being thirst trapped by some of the most awe-inspiring US National Parks. No flight because your summer vacay routing through Newark airport got canceled since we don't have enough air traffic controllers? Consider visiting a national park instead!  We talk about the surprisingly wholesome upside of National Parks getting a ton of extra attention, especially in light of proposed budget cuts. PLUS: if you have a disability, including ADHD, you may qualify for a free National Parks all-access pass for life! Also on tap: have we officially hit peak booze? With per capita alcohol consumption at its lowest since the 1960s and non-alcoholic beer sales booming, we unpack what's driving the shift—and whether we're all drinking less (or more) than we think. And of course, we name our contenders for this year's Drink of the Summer (spoiler: mezcal and G&Ts are having a moment). As always, we never let an opportunity to give recommendations pass us by: Corona Sun Brew (Andrew), establishing a good "transition routine" for all the WFH girlies (Laura), and 'The Studio' on Apple TV+ (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark: What is it with younger siblings? As older siblings, we discuss some eerie similarities between our younger siblings, and complain about why it always falls on the older siblings to know EVERYTHING! Let us know if you relate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about the NHTSA, CAFE standards, and energy efficiency.We also discuss incentive programs, waste heat, and the EPA.Recommended Book: Africa Is Not a Country by Dipo FaloyinTranscriptIn the United States, fuel-efficiency laws for vehicles sold on the US market are set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. They set the Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE standards by which vehicle-makers have to abide, and that, in turn, establishes the minimum standards for companies like Ford or Toyota making vehicles for this market.That CAFE standard is paired with another guideline set by the Environmental Protection Agency that sets standards related to tailpipe emissions. The former says how many miles a vehicle should be able to travel on a gallon of fuel, while the latter says how much CO2, methane, and other pollutants can be legally emitted as that fuel is burnt and those miles are traversed.These two standards address different angles of this issue, but work together to, over time, reduce the amount of fuel consumed to do the same work, and pollution created as that work is accomplished; as a result, if you're traveling 50 miles today and driving a modern car in the US, you'll consume a lot less fuel than you would have traveling the same distance in a period-appropriate car twenty years ago.Back in the final year of the Biden administration, the president was criticized for not pushing for more stringent fuel-efficiency standards for US-sold and driven vehicles. The fuel economy requirements were increased by 2% per year for model years 2027 to 2031 for passenger cars, and the same 2% per year requirement will be applied to SUVs and other light trucks for model years 2029 to 2031.This is significantly lower than a previously proposed efficiency requirement, which would have seen new vehicles averaging about 43.5 mpg by model year 2032—an efficiency gain of 18%. And the explanation at the time was that Biden really wanted to incentivize carmakers to shift to EVs, and if they weren't spending their time and resources on fuel-efficiency tech deployment for their gas-guzzlers, which Biden hoped to start phasing out, they could spend more on refining their EV offerings, which were already falling far behind China's EV models.Biden wanted half of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 to be electric, so the theory was that fuel-efficiency standards were the previous war, and he wanted to fight the next one.Even those watered-down standards were estimated to keep almost 70 billion gallons of gasoline from being consumed through the year 2050, which in turn would reduce US driver emissions by more than 710 million metric tons of CO2 by that same year. They were also expected to save US drivers something like $600 in gas costs over the lifetime of each vehicle they own.Since current president Trump returned to office, however, all of these rules and standards have come into question. Just as when he was president the first time around, rolling back a bunch of Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards—which if implemented as planned would have ensured US-sold vehicles averaged 46.7 mpg by 2026, so better than we were expected to get by 2032 under Biden's revised minimum—just as he did back then, Trump is targeting these new, Biden standards, while also doing away with a lot of the incentives introduced by the Biden administration meant to make EVs cheaper and more appealing to consumers, and easier to make and sell for car companies.What I'd like to talk about today is another standard, this one far less politicized and widely popular within the US and beyond, that is also being targeted by the second Trump administration, and what might happen if it goes away.—In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency, under the endorsement of then-president George HW Bush, launched the Energy Star program: a voluntary labeling program that allowed manufacturers of various types of products to affix a little blue label that says Energy Star on their product, boxes, and/or advertising if their product met the efficiency standards set by this program.So it's a bit like if those aforementioned fuel-efficiency standards set for vehicles weren't required, and instead, if your car met the minimum standards, you could slap a little sticker on the car that said it was more energy efficient than cars without said sticker.A low bar to leap, and one that wasn't considered to be that big a deal, either in terms of being cumbersome for product-makers, or in terms of accomplishing much of anything.Energy Star standards were initially developed for the then-burgeoning field of personal computers and accessories, but in 1995 things really took off, when the program was expanded to include heating and cooling infrastructure, alongside other components for housing and other buildings.From there, new product categories were added on a semi-regular basis, and the government agency folks running the program continued to deploy more technical support and testing tools, making it easier and easier for companies wanting to adhere to these standards to do so, relatively easily and inexpensively.And to provide a sense of what was required to meet Energy Star standards in the days when they were really beginning to take off and become popular, in the early 2000s, refrigerators needed to be about 20% more efficient, in terms of electricity consumption, than the minimum legal standard for such things, while dishwashers needed to be 41% more efficient. Computers around that time, more specifically in 2008, were required to have an 85% efficiency at half load and something close to that at 20% and 100% power load—which basically means it they needed to use most of the energy they drew, and release less of it as waste-heat, which was a big issue for desktop computers at the time.Energy Star TVs had to use 30% less energy than average, with more modern versions of the standard requiring they draw 3 watts or less while in standby mode, and a slew of 90s and early 2000s-era technologies, like VCRs and cordless home phones were required to use something like 90% less electricity than the average at the time.This standard helped push the development of more energy efficient everything, as it was a selling point for companies making things for real estate developers, in particular. Energy-hogs like light fixtures, which cost a fortune to power if you're thinking in terms of skyscrapers or just building a bunch of houses, became far more energy efficient after the folks in charge of buying the lighting for these projects were able to eyeball options and use the Energy Star label as a shorthand indication that the cost of operation for those goods would be far less, over time, than their competition; it was kind of pointless to buy anything else in many cases, because why would you want to spend all that extra money over time buying less-efficient fluorescent lights for your office buildings, especially now that it was so easy to see, at a glance, which ones were best in this regard?And the same general consensus arrived on the consumer market not long after, as qualified lighting was something like 75% more efficient than non-qualified, legal-minimum-meeting lighting, and Energy Star verified homes were something like 20% cheaper to own.It was estimated that US homeowners living in Energy Star certified homes saved around $360 million on their energy bills in 2016, alone, and another estimate suggests that US citizens, overall, have saved about half a trillion dollars over the past 33 years as a result of the program and the efficiency standards it encourages.So this is a relatively lightweight program that's optional, and which basically just rewards companies willing to put more efficient products on the market. They can use the little label if they live up to these standards, and that tells customers that this stuff will use less energy than other, comparable products, which in turn saves those customers money over time, and puts less strain on the US electrical grid.This program, consequently, has been very popular, for customers, for the companies making these products—because by jumping through a few hoops, they can get some of their products certified, and that gives them a competitive advantage over companies that don't do the same, and especially over companies selling cheaper goods from overseas, which tend to be a lot less efficient because of that cheapness—and it's been popular for politicians across the political spectrum, because people who buy things and pay energy bills vote those politicians into office, and companies that make such goods hire lobbyists to influence their decisions.All of which brings us to today, mid-May of 2025, a point at which the second Trump administration seems to be considering possibly getting rid of the Energy Star certification program.Initial reports on the matter are seemingly well-sourced, but anonymous, as is the case with a lot of White House briefs right now, so some of this should be taken with a grain of salt, because of how it's being reported and because this administration has flip-flopped a whole lot already, and on things much bigger and more prominent than this, since returning to office, so this could just go away after being reported upon, even if they actually intended to do it before that pushback.But what seems to have happened is this:In January of 2025, after returning to the White House, Trump's administration put a big Trump supporter and Republican politician, Lee Zelden, in charge of the Environmental Protection Agency.Zelden publicly holds a lot of standard Republican talking points, including what's often called skepticism about climate science and vehement support of oil drilling, including fracking. He did say that climate change is a real issue that needs to be addressed during his EPA head confirmation hearing, however.Under Trump's second administration, many government agencies have been either completely done away with, or wiped out, in terms of funding and staff, so that they're basically just zombie agencies at this point, and the EPA is an agency that Trump has historically not been a big fan of, and which he seems to be trying to rewire toward deregulation: so regulations like fuel efficiency standards are not good according to some strains of usually more conservative politics, and for some business owners, because these are additional rules they have to legally abide by, which costs them money.And back in March of 2025 Zelden announced that the EPA would be pulling back on regulations related to power plants, would incentivize rather than disincentivize the production of oil and gas, would do away with a bunch of pollution-related standards, especially those related to coal power plants and how much pollution they can emit, and many other similar things, which—to shorthand all this—may be somewhat popular if you think climate change concerns are overblown and that it's more important to keep coal mines operational than to keep streams and rivers clean, but which will generally look really, really bad if you're any kind of environmentalist and/or are concerned about climate change.The government also recently cut the EPA's budget by 54.5%, dropping said budget back to where it was when Ronald Reagan was president. This cut, along with cuts to other agencies responsible for tracking dangerous weather, saving sea turtles, and keeping US National Parks clean and functional, will, according to the government, save US taxpayers $163 billion.According to reports from a recent all-hands meeting of the EPA's Office of Atmospheric Protection, Trump administration officials announced that that office would be dissolved, and that the Energy Star program would be eliminated.Now, there's a chance that this is just the result of the administration's at times seemingly blind cutting of budgets, backtracking only when there's sufficient pushback, and there's a chance this is a continuation of a political moment a few years back when the Biden administration was considering doing away with Energy Star certification for gas ranges, the idea being that if it uses gas instead of electricity, it's part of the problem, even if it's more efficient than other ranges.Republican politicians responded to lobbying efforts from the US gas industry and stirred that up into a big frenzy, to the point that people were vehemently defending their right to own a gas stove, which was never under threat, but that's how these sorts of astroturfed moral panics work, and it could be that they're looking to replicate some of that magic now, taking down a standard that they hope to frame as an example of liberal overreach, telling people that these things take away their right to choose what they want to buy, and how much energy or fuel to burn, even when that's not actually true.There's also a chance, as I mentioned earlier, though, that this is just a trial balloon, and that once they realize there's a decent amount of bipartisan support for this program, they'll step back from this cut, and maybe even claim it for themselves, using it as an example of American exceptionalism: look how great American-made goods are, we're more efficient than anybody else—not bad messaging at a time in which that kind of competitive language is popular with those in charge, though that competition might not be the real point of all this, at least for some of the people making some of these decisions, right now.Show Noteshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/09/trump-budget-cuts-environmental-programs/83441472007/https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-biggest-deregulatory-action-us-historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Zeldinhttps://web.archive.org/web/20201214180957/https://www.energystar.gov/about/origins_mission/energy_star_overview/about_energy_star_residential_sectorhttps://web.archive.org/web/20161202012204/https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_milestoneshttps://web.archive.org/web/20170622184250/http://www.dailytech.com/New+Energy+Star+50+Specs+for+Computers+Become+Effective+Today/article15559.htmhttps://insideclimatenews.org/news/08052025/energy-star-program-could-be-eliminated-by-trump-administration/https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/10/energy-star-program-gets-the-kiss-of-death/https://www.theverge.com/news/664670/water-energy-efficiency-standards-trump-dishwasher-washing-machine-showerhead-toilethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_Starhttps://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/06/climate/energy-star-trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/06/climate/epa-energy-star-eliminated.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/05/06/energy-star-program-epa-trump/https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/energy-starhttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/07/g-s1-64905/energy-star-program-cutshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-appliances-consumers-energy-efficiency-3b6100e001a2629dfea9be231f467841https://www.reuters.com/article/business/environment/trump-finalizes-rollback-of-obama-era-vehicle-fuel-efficiency-standards-idUSKBN21I25R/https://apnews.com/article/climate-trump-mpg-fuel-economy-standards-automakers-0ef9147a0c3874a50a194e439f604261https://apnews.com/article/vehicle-fuel-economy-requirement-nhtsa-epa-85e4c3b7bbba9a9a9b7e5b117fe099bdhttps://apnews.com/article/epa-electric-vehicles-emissions-limits-climate-biden-e6d581324af51294048df24269b5d20ahttps://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/corporate-average-fuel-economy This is a public episode. 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We have talked about all manner of fundamentals of research on fossils over the years here on Terrible Lizards, including finding and excavating fossils, writing and publishing papers, reconstructing animals from fragments and more. But we've somehow really glossed over the role of museums that store and protect fossils and make them available for research, as well as carrying out their own work too. In order to correct this oversight, today we welcome ReBecca Hunt-Foster who is the curator on the legendary Dinosaur National Monument in Utah. Here she takes us through her background and research and the challenges of looking after one of the most famous and important dinosaur sites in the world.   Links:   https://www.patreon.com/terriblelizards ReBecca on Bluesky: @dinochick.bsky.social Here's the link to the US National Parks website about Dinosaur National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/dino/index.htm An old blogpost of Dave's about the bitten baby Diplodocus femur: https://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/non-tyrannosaurs-biting-like-tyrannosaurs/

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie interviews Al about his and Carla's quest to visit all the US National Parks, including their three trips to visit all 8 Alaska National ParksGet Jennie's brand new on demand workshop - How to Visit All 8 of Alaska's National Parks (30% off through Friday 4/25 with code PARKS30)Get on Jennie's email listInsureMyTrip (Jennie's preferred travel insurance)Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberFollow Jennie on Instagram

In today's episode, Johnny Macc shares five good things in the news. Ronan, an African giant pouch rat, has uncovered over 100 landmines, while David Rush aims for a new Guinness World Record by juggling in all 63 US National Parks. Julio, a cat missing for over seven years, reunites with his family thanks to a microchip. UK oncologist Leonard Lee is developing groundbreaking mRNA cancer vaccines. Additionally, an AI-generated avatar's appearance in a New York courtroom sparks debate. The episode concludes with a comment on the growing capabilities of AI voices. 00:11 Ronan the Hero Rat01:01 David Rush's National Park Juggling Quest01:37 Julio the Cat's Miraculous Return02:09 Advancements in mRNA Cancer Vaccines03:15 AI in the Courtroom Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   

It's planning season for spring and summer tours! But if you're in the US or planning a bike adventure here, there's some real question marks about our national park system. From budget cuts to layoffs and reinstatements to ever-increasing demand… is this the right year to consider a trip through Yellowstone or Shenandoah?  Pedalshift 400 Live Hold the date… Pedalshift 400 Live will be Friday April 11th at 8pm ET - 5pm PT. Check out Pedlashift on YouTube or pedalshift.net/live for more. Ask Me Anything for sure, the rest is a surprise maybe to me as well? What's Happening with US National Parks in 2025? •Brief overview of the budget situation: potential closures, service reductions, delayed seasonal openings February firing of a category of federal employees Buyout offer to some employees Just recently a court order led to reinstatement of them Still a huge gap in the staffing needed for the increasing demand •Types of services at risk: ranger programs, campground availability, road maintenance, shuttle systems, water access •Examples of parks most likely to be affected - Yosemite, Yellowstone and most of the majors that are on bike routes. Impacts on Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking •Common bike routes through or around National Parks (e.g., Skyline Drive, Natchez Trace, Blue Ridge Parkway, Yellowstone Loop, etc.) •How closures or reduced services complicate trip planning •Campgrounds unavailable or unmaintained •Fewer refill spots for water/food •Riskier road conditions due to lack of maintenance or ranger presence •Potential increase in car traffic on fewer open roads •Implications for car-free or low-impact travelers Tips for Bike Travelers Navigating These Changes •Research and plan ahead: how to track park-specific updates •Use apps and websites that reflect real-time closures (NPS.gov, iOverlander, RideWithGPS updates, ACA forums) •Be prepared for self-sufficiency: water filtration, food storage, backup shelters •Consider alternative routes: National Forests, state parks, BLM lands •Join or support advocacy efforts for bike access and funding for parks

Meet Steve Clark, the proud Principal of Sierra HS in Manteca, CA. Steve is a veteran principal leading at Manteca. He has been a principal for 22 years, and this is his 33rd year in education. We'll talk leadership, longevity, and how to survive & thrive through the job. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and visiting the US National Parks--and his hometown/school community. Join us LIVE on the podcast tonight, Tuesday, March 18th at 7 pm EST.This podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: ixl.com/elb

Sunflowers come in all shapes and sizes, and the group has gained a new member. Nicknamed the “woolly devil,” Ovicula biradiata is the product of the amazing bi-national collaboration between taxonomists, conservationists, and community scientists in Big Bend National Park. But it comes at a time when the future of National Parks is uncertain.“I think this particular discovery has inspired a lot of people outside of the world of biodiversity science to recognize that we still have a lot of work to do in terms of just describing the biodiversity in environments as iconic as the US National Parks” says Isaac Lichter Marck, one of the taxonomists involved in the description. “We assume that because it's found within a US national park that it'll be within an environment that's preserved into the future. That's been the ideal of national parks. But I think in the current reality we have to be cautious about that assumption.”Listen in to learn more about Isaac and his work, the tremendous effort that went into this discovery, and what the future might look like for this little plant and others.Isaac Lichter Marck's paper “Ovicula biradiata, a new genus of Compositae from Big Bend National Park in Trans-Pecos Texas” is in issue 252 of PhytokeysIt can be found here: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.252.137624A transcript of this episode can be found here: Isaac Lichter Marck - Transcript New Species: Ovicula biradiataEpisode image credit: Cathy HoytOther articles about this new species:https://www.npr.org/2025/02/26/nx-s1-5308248/wooly-devil-new-species-genus-big-bendhttps://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/new-plant-species-discovered-in-big-bend.htmArticles about cuts to National Parks staff and funding:www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx7kez4vx2owww.npr.org/2025/02/28/nx-s1-5304434/what-doge-cuts-could-mean-for-national-park-visitorswww.npca.org/articles/6614-five-ways-president-trump-s-executive-orders-could-harm-national-parksFollow Isaac on social media:Bluesky: @ca-naturalist.bsky.socialInstagram: California_naturalistTwitter: @ca-naturalistBe sure to follow New Species on Bluesky (@newspeciespodcast.bsky.social) and Instagram (@NewSpeciesPodcast) and like the podcast page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/NewSpeciesPodcast).Music in this podcast is "No More (Instrumental)," by HaTom (https://fanlink.to/HaTom)If you have questions or feedback about this podcast, please e-mail us at NewSpeciesPodcast@gmail.comIf you would like to support this podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, please consider doing so at https://www.patreon.com/NewSpeciesPod

Raymond H. Harris - Executive movie producer - our guest at Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast.  Raymond H. Harris is an architect, executive movie producer, and venture capitalist in God's kingdom. He is founder of one of the largest architectural firms specializing in corporate architecture. The firm was ranked as the number two retail design firm in America for three years.  Raymond graduated first in his class from The University of Oklahoma and was selected as the outstanding senior and outstanding alumnus in the College of Architecture. Raymond serves on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards and is extensively involved in international sustainable community development projects in Africa and Asia.  Raymond has authored The Heart of Business, Business by Design, and Enduring Wealth – Being Rich in this World and the Next. He is also an executive producer for numerous movies distributed by Sony Pictures and Lions Gate Entertainment including I Can Only Imagine, the #1 independent film in 2018. Raymond has hiked all of the continental US National Parks and served as a Boy Scout scoutmaster for 13 years. Our podcast inspires you to live a life of significance and success and to inspire others too. We have encouraging messages, designed to help you get to the potential you want to be and grow to the best of your abilities. For more of our trainings go to: https://www.virginiaprodanbooks.com/freedom-coaching Follow Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan  #Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kHPeoAgbkAHCg2C6RApEZ - to hear encouraging & inspiring messages. -------Order your signed copy(s) of Virginia Prodan  memoir #SavingMyAssassin - directly here: https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/product/book/ ------ Invite Virginia Prodan  to speak at your events -: https://virginiaprodanbooks.com/invite-virginia/ ----- Donate to Virginia Prodan  #Ministries - here: https://www.virginiaprodan.com/donate/ ----- Subscribe to out Youtube Channel - here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlM_aAfLxHXTaI05Skv1WQ We love to hear from you; your comments or questions. Please share it with others.   #network #podcast #film #events #training #leadership #coaching #people #community #australia #motivation #share #like #power #romanian #america #romanian  

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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome our guest, Harsha Dandibhotla who has an unwavering passion for the great outdoors. Currently on a mission to visit all 63 national parks in the United States, he had explored 37 parks when we recorded—and has already ticked off his 38th since! From trekking and hiking to mountaineering, snowmobiling, biking, kayaking, swimming, and even aerial explorations, his love for nature knows no bounds. With a bag almost always packed and ready, he thrives on spontaneous adventures, using the outdoors as a way to de-stress and decompress. Join us as we dive into his incredible stories from the tundras, canyons, caves, volcanic lakes, snow-capped mountains, and forests glowing in fall colours. Along the way, he shares thrilling encounters: navigating trails with alligators, facing slithering snakes, and even a heart-stopping moment of being chased by a grizzly bear! This episode is packed with entertaining anecdotes, breath-taking moments, and fascinating experiences from some of the most stunning national parks in the U.S. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply enjoy hearing about epic adventures, this conversation will leave you inspired to explore the wild. Tune in now for a journey through America's most beautiful landscapes! --------------------------------------------- Follow Harsha on Instagram --------------------------------------------- To support our team and donate generously, please click ⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠misadventuresofasneaker@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@misadventuresofasneaker⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com ---------------------------------------- Harsha's suggestions on the podcast: Hiking Group: NYC Hikers National Parks app: Guide Along ---------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Trailer 00:02:27 Episode intro 00:05:19 Welcoming Harsha 00:10:39 Early Travel – Iceland & Ladakh 00:18:52 Grand Canyon & early USA travels 00:22:40 Badlands National Park (S. Dakota) 00:27:21 Arches & Canyonlands NP (Utah) 00:30:35 Bear encounter at Smoky Mountains NP 00:35:20 Arctic and Alpine Tundra treks 00:39:03 Kobuk Valley NP (Alaska) 00:47:47 Packing Gear for camping & trekking 00:55:30 Camping styles 00:56:46 John Muir & history of NP 01:04:39 Yosemite NP & Half dome trail 01:10:24 Utah's Grand Staircase 01:19:11 Everglades NP (Florida) 01:21:51 Crater Lakes NP (Oregon) 01:22:48 North Cascades NP (Washington) 01:26:33 Why the love for NPs 01:31:24 Big Bend NP (Texas) 01:35:15 Planning a visit? 01:38:50 Concluding & toodles

153 - Discover the hottest travel trends shaping 2025! Join hosts Rob & Kerri Stuart as they explore emerging travel patterns, including the surge in solo travel, expedition cruising, and digital nomad lifestyle. Learn about dedicated solo river cruises, specialty themed voyages, and why international destinations like Japan and Eastern Europe are gaining popularity. Whether you're planning your next adventure or dreaming of working remotely from Florence, this episode unveils how travel is evolving post-pandemic. Plus, get insights on experiential travel, special event cruises, and why US National Parks are becoming bucket-list destinations.#TravelTips #TravelInspiration #SoloTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpeditionCruise #TravelTrends2025 #Wanderlust #TravelPlanning #InternationalTravel #WorkRemoteWant to turn your dream vacations into reality? Listen now and start planning your 2025 adventures!Plan your vacation!----------------------- Do you have a destination you want us to cover? Please reach out to us and let us know. You can send a direct message to us on Instagram.Check out the CMV YouTube channel for travel inspiration.Want to learn a new language? Then use our referral code and join DuoLingo - the app. It's free, it's fun, and imagine what spending 15 mins a day learning a new language instead of mindlessly scrolling on Facebook can do for you.  JOIN HERERemember, the world is a book and those who don't travel only read a page.Be Travel Inspired.

What started off as a 1990's National Park roadtrip across the West turned into a successful series of books. Randi Minetor joins us to speak about her journey with death in the US National Parks and highlights the importance on mindful recreation. Author of over 90 books, Randi is renowned for her “Death in” works that focus on the stories of visitors who perished in the parks. You can find Randi Minetor's books in National Park visitor's centers, your local bookshops or on Amazon. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products and free shipping. Quince: Use our link to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code NPAD at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod

About Michael Kellett, the co-founder and Executive Director of RESTORE: The North Woods, has over 35 years of experience in the land conservation movement. In 1994, he wrote the first white paper proposing a 3.2 million-acre Maine Woods National Park & Preserve, and has been actively involved in efforts to restore the endangered wildlife such […] Read full article: Episode 131: The Growing Movement Toward 100 New US National Parks

A massive donation goes to help the nation's national parks. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

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In the second hour, whether it's Beyonce and Taylor teaming up or a guy who is suing Joe Biden, we want to know the thing you heard you wish were true, but isn't. Next we want to say "thank you" to Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany who is working to get The Apostle Islands recognized as a US National Park. While this is a big deal, it doesn't come without concerns. But for now, thank you Rep. Tiffany for doing the hard work. Then we talk with the entertainment writer for OnMilwaukee Matt Mueller and it's all about Deadpool, Wolverine and Twisters! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

About Anthony & Peter McKelvy and Northern Re: Peter is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Northern Re, a New York and Cayman based alternative asset group focused on securitizing risk in the casualty reinsurance space. He is responsible for the firm's financial strategy and developing a modern tech stack to drive evolution in the space. Peter also serves as the Chairman of Park Agency, the Kennedy family office built on four generations of familial success across public service, philanthropy and business. In that role he works to ensure the long term success of the family as it enters its 5th generation. Before co-founding Northern Re, Peter spent years as a product leader managing multiple engineering teams at various startups. He joined Uber in its early stage. Peter established and led the Driver Compliance organization, growing the group from a concept to multiple engineering teams spanning several offices. After five years with Uber, he left to lead product at Boost Insurance, where he was responsible for the company's strategy and technology build. He and his team created a platform that propelled revenue growth from $0 to $100 million in 3 years. Peter is committed to volunteering with philanthropic groups including Best Buddies and RFK Human Rights. In his free time Peter enjoys spending time outdoors exploring US National Parks. Peter is a cum laude graduate from Bucknell University and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is also licensed as a director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. Peter and his wife live in New York City. A modern reinsurance company with a focus on data-driven portfolios of property and casualty risk. Our thesis is built around combining deep industry ties, a sustainable capital structure and a partner-first approach to collateral. These elements enable us to deliver a more effective solution to the industry. NoRe Holdings, maintaining an office in New York City, wholly owns Northern Reinsurance SPC, Ltd. a Cayman Islands domiciled B(iii) captive reinsurer.

The recent solar storm scrambled undersea sensorsThe solar storm that lit up the evening sky with aurora recently was also detected by Canada's Ocean Network system of undersea oceanographic observatories off both coasts of the country and up in the Arctic. The compass instruments that normally provide the direction of ocean currents fluctuated by as much as 30 degrees at the height of the solar storm and were picked up as deep as 2.7 kilometers. Kate Moran, the CEO and President of Ocean Networks Canada, said these measurements could prove to be useful for solar scientists to understand the depth of the impact geomagnetic storms can have on our electromagnetic field. Robots are stronger, and faster, and better – but still lose to animalsDespite being built to run, robots still can't beat real animals in a race, says a new study published in Science Robotics. Researchers compared the physical abilities of animals to the latest generation of agile autonomous robots and showed that while they can exceed biology in strength and speed, robots still can't match the performance of animals. Simon Fraser University professor Max Donelan explained that biology has better integrated systems, which makes animals able to respond faster to the situation at hand. How European brown rats took over North AmericaThe brown rat is the clear undisputed winner of the rat race, having established ecological dominance in most cities across the continent. A new study led by Eric Guiry from Trent University involved analyzing piles of rat bones from dig sites and centuries-old shipwrecks to put together a timeline of when and how brown rats took over North America. He found that brown rats came across the pond much earlier than expected, and surprisingly dominated over black rats very quickly, even though the two animals weren't actually in competition for the same food. The research was published in the journal Science Advances.Decoding whale talk and primate calls Scientists are turning to technology to help decode animal communication. In the Caribbean researchers sorted rhythmic sperm whale clicks into an entire alphabet, while on land, machine learning algorithms revealed a new level of complexity in the calls of orangutans in Borneo.Eavesdropping on nature sounds to save ecosystems in US National parksIn a basement at Penn State University, researchers with the Protected Areas Research Collaborative (PARC) Lab are listening to thousands of hours of recordings from the US National Park service in order to track every single noise - whether it be natural or human-made. This data is being used to understand how to preserve natural sounds in the parks, which have been shown to be beneficial to both humans, and wildlife. Now, the team is adopting machine learning and artificial intelligence to listen to more data than ever before. We spoke with co-principal investigator Peter Newman, and co-lab manager Morgan Crump. In a separate paper, recently published in Science Advances, researchers are calling attention to nature's smellscapes—the various chemicals put out by trees and animals—and how they can affect humans. The multidisciplinary, international team, led by Gregory Bratman from the University of Washington, provides a conceptual framework for investigating nature's smells, to fill in the gaps about what those scents are doing to humans, but also, to know what we're doing to those scents.

Hundreds of people go missing in US National Parks every year. While many of those cases eventually find resolve, some people, like Joe Halpern, remain missing as the seasons change and the decades pass. Despite the passing of time, loved ones never forget their people who wandered into the woods and were swallowed by the trees - and they'll do everything it takes to find them. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Skylight Calendar: Get 15% off a Skylight Calendar at SkylightCal.com/PARK Mad Rabbit:  For 25% off your order, head to MadRabbit.com/NPAD25 and use code NPAD25. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription order. Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. Sources The Coloradoan, The Way It Was Podcast, PBS, Heavy Casefiles, CBS Colorado, NamUs, GoFund Me, NY Times, Rocky Mountain National Park Book - Cold Case Chronicles: Mysteries, Murders & The Missing

Trizzy is our in-house (US) National Park expert, traveling far and wide across the country to visit as many parks as possible.  The top two National Parks that she recommends visiting during the summer are Olympic National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.In this episode, Trizzy shares travel tips and tricks for visiting, her past stories & experiences, and other helpful hints to ensure you have the best time visiting her favorite summertime parks. There are four (4!!) additional National Parks inside this episode that Trizzy also recommends... listen on to catch them!Support the show---Always protect yourself on your travels: Sign up here to get your own SafetyWing Nomad Insurance (affiliate link).Curious about our favorite gear, other excellent podcasts, and sneak peaks at upcoming IRL events and episodes? Don't miss out - get our monthly newsletter "THE CHECK-IN", delivered straight to your inbox every 1st Wednesday!Connect with Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast!Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • TwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the show by Buying Us a Coffee! Click here to support the show. *Subscribe* to our Youtube Channel: Ticket 2 Anywhere PodcastListen to our podcast everywhere you stream:Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon Music, & Pocket Casts Music : Tropical ChillMusic produced by OrangeHeadWatch : https://youtu.be/UsI6VbzGlIAWebsite : http://www.orangehead.netProduction by Trizzy of ...

Support grassroots journalism. All links here: https://linktr.ee/shepardambellasCaller Line: (262) 891-0070Shepard Ambellas covers the 'Missing 411' and Dogman on this 413th episode of the Shepard Ambellas Show.#shepardambellas #missing411 #nationalparksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-shepard-ambellas-show/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 3 Part 8 of the Travels With Randy Podcast is here! Head East Old Man! Listen - a man who wants to circle the entire country can't stay in one place forever, right? So it's been a fun 10 days or so of home-basing in Quartzsite, AZ during the week and then heading on over to Phoenix for some baseball on the weekends for Randy.  He watched several more Angel games and managed to get out and about, visiting some of the fascinating old mining towns-turned-t-shirt-souvenir-shop towns.   This round he focused on the old mining town of Globe, AZ and its' sister city Paris, AZ.  No gold was found, however. Now, it's time to pack up and wave goodbye to Quartzsite for the 'season' - Randy is headed east.  He'll be spending some time in New Mexico finishing up his original goal all those podcasts ago of visiting every US National Park - the Big 63.   He'll knock three of the four remaining ones off his list - White Sands, NM, Big Bend, TX, and Carlsbad Caverns, NM.   He'll then drive down to the Texas border and basically follow it all the way across Texas and hit Louisiana as he heads towards New Orleans. Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want to be a guest?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com 

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Jerry Bransford, a seasonal tour guide at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, tells folklorist Brent Bjorkman how his family's multi-generational history with the cave led him to become a guide after retiring from a successful corporate career. Members of his family began working as cave guides in the 1830s. Like many of the early guides, they were African Americans and through their knowledge, they became local, national, and even international celebrities, despite being enslaved. He also talks about how his family's relationship with the Cave was abruptly severed in 1941, when it became a US National Park and all African Americans workers were dismissed; and his wish to make sure today's park visitors learned about the important contributions his family, and other African Americans cave workers, made in the exploration and development of this celebrated natural wonder.

Jerry Bransford, a seasonal tour guide at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, tells folklorist Brent Bjorkman how his family's multi-generational history with the cave led him to become a guide after retiring from a successful corporate career. Members of his family began working as cave guides in the 1830s. Like many of the early guides, they were African Americans and through their knowledge, they became local, national, and even international celebrities, despite being enslaved. He also talks about how his family's relationship with the Cave was abruptly severed in 1941, when it became a US National Park and all African Americans workers were dismissed; and his wish to make sure today's park visitors learned about the important contributions his family, and other African Americans cave workers, made in the exploration and development of this celebrated natural wonder.

In this episode, FAQ is: How do I get from A to B when planning a trip? It sounds so easy, so what's the big deal? Today's Special Series Destination is Jerusalem, Israel, part 1 of three on Israel Today's Misstep- Petting a moose. Don't do it. Travel Advice: Planning a trip can be half of the fun. FAQ: How do I get from A to B when planning a trip? It sounds so easy, so what's the big deal? Response: It is a big deal if you've never done it. You have to know your geography. So, find a map and see the distance, the terrain, and transportation choices. You may be discouraged if you have never been to places A or B. Take it a bit at a time. Don't try to swallow a watermelon whole. Eat one piece, and then see how you do. My book has 5 steps and takes you to these levels, one at a time, to help you. Today's Special three-part destination: Israel (split into three parts, Jerusalem, Dead Sea/ Masada, and Tel Aviv. This may not be the ideal time to visit Israel. However, I'd like to share some of my travel experiences in the country in the summer of  2023.   The traveler must know that everything shuts down Friday afternoon, as early as 1 pm in Jerusalem. It re-opens on Saturday night. So, if you want to take most public transportation during the Sabbath, you need an alternate plan, using taxis and rental cars.   I bought a Rav-Kav card, which made getting from the airport to my Airbnb easy. I took the Navon light train to Pisgat Ze'ev (zev), part of East Jerusalem.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_Light_Rail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisgat_Ze%27ev    https://www.travelingisrael.com/old-city-jerusalem/   https://www.immanuel-tours.com/israel/westernwallsights/ https://www.mywanderlust.pl/old-city-of-jerusalem/   One of the unusual things in Jerusalem was grocery shopping. To get a cart, you needed to put a coin in the basket slot. During my shopping, one day, the lights went out. It was totally dark. No one seemed to be bothered by that. It took a while for the lights to return, so I wondered if it happened often. Today's Misstep- Petting a moose. Don't do it. A man has shared a video of his wife approaching a bull moose at a US National Park to pet the animal, ignoring his warnings to keep away.  "This is proof, for the doctors, of what her bodily injuries are from," says the man, who is also standing much too close, as his partner edges closer to the animal. "This is 'what not to do' video, folks." https://www.advnture.com/news/tourist-tries-to-pet-moose-at-national-park-while-husband-watches This was not my misstep, so don't make it yours. Don't try to pet a moose. That is a moronic idea.  Today's Travel Advice- Planning a trip can be half of the fun, says my friend, Nancy Kramer. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson   Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube In the news  

The United States National Parks system is a stunning system of over 85 million acres of natural wonders, attracting millions of visitors from across the world every single year. Within the parks, you can find a cavalcade of unique animals, plants and monuments. But there's a stranger side to all this wilderness: according to centuries worth of legends, the parks are also home to ghosts. Join Ben, Matt and Noel to learn more.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wooofff!!! Join Ranger and Brad as they welcome their guests Nicki Wright and Ben Jarvis, the guiding forces behind "US Bark Rangers of the US National Parks," as they discuss the National Park System's B.A.R.K Ranger program and the importance of leaving nothing but paw prints in our journeys with our canine companions in the outdoors! Website:www.changingroads.comEmail:changingroadspodcast@gmail.comInsta:@changingroadspodcast@rangerlovestravelFacebook:#changingroads

Don't be intimidated to visit our National Parks for any reason, including crowds, knowledge, equipment or planning. Bryanna Royal of Crazy Family Adventure explains how you can enjoy the National Parks this year without overwhelm and make memories in some of America's most amazing landscapes. She shares some of her favorites and tips for making the most of your experience.Want to get on the fast-track to always fly your family free? Come join us inside the Families Fly Free membership, the BEST way to learn how to fly free using travel rewards...Learn moreDownload Lyn's FREE list of 7 INSIDER hacks she uses to personally fly her family free...https://familiestravefree.com/7hacksResources:Crazy Family Adventure BlogCrazy Family Adventure National Park ItinerariesFamilies Travel Free National Parks Articles and Videos

Embark on a  journey with our delightful guests, Nicki Wright and Ben Jarvis, as they unleash the secrets of including your four-legged friends in your explorations of the US National Parks. By tuning in, you're on the path to discovering the clever BARK acronym, which stands for key principles every pet owner should follow, and the charming rewards that await your pup, such as tags,  bandanas, and certificates. Whether you're an experienced traveler with your canine or just getting your paws wet, this episode is brimming with inspiring stories, essential tips, and resources to make every adventure with your furry companion paw-sitively unforgettable.As we roam through the topics, the spirit of the Bark Ranger community comes to life, with the promise of a new app that will pinpoint dog-friendly spots and swag across the US. Listen closely as we discuss how the current interactive map and future app aim to include trails accessible to all, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity for both pets and people of all abilities. We also chat about how the community connects and celebrates through merchandise like bandanas and patches, and the joy of sharing adventures online using the #USBarkRangers hashtag. Prepare for a journey that's as much about forging connections with fellow outdoor enthusiasts as it is about creating lasting memories with your tail-wagging sidekick.Links:https://www.facebook.com/groups/usbarkrangershttps://www.ebay.com/itm/404632413543On IG @USBarkRangersTampa Bay realtor and Dog Lover Leslie Haas Realty One Group Sunshine https://tampabayhomesforsale.realestate Art for Profit's Sake podcast-Discussions with artists at different stages of their business. Hosted by Nick Ribera (aka Chain Assembly) artist, illustrator, and creator. https://chainassembly.com/blogs/podcastURBAN DOG STUDIOHave you ever thought about capturing professional portraits of your furry family member? If so, we're here for you? Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio, specializes in stunning portrait sessions in the studio, on location, and even in the water! Whether you're in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, or any of the beach communities, Urban Dog Studio is here for you. Contact Urban Dog Studio today, and let them work their magic to bring out the best in you and your pets.

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Today we are bringing you the inspiring story of Brad, Halie, and Ranger's adventure - to visit all 63 US National Parks, with a twist. After Brad was diagnosed with late onset epilepsy, he and his epilepsy alert service dog Ranger decided to set off on a journey across the US National Park system to prove that living with a disability shouldn't stand as a barrier to accessibility. Because the outdoors are for everyone. You can follow Brad and Ranger's journeys on Instagram @‌rangerlovestravel Learn about the NPS America the Beautiful Interagency Access Pass HERE We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your first visit for only $5. Skylight Frames: Use our link and get $15 off a Skylight Frame. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 50% off your first subscription. Plus 15% off and free shipping on all future subscription orders. Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free.

Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! This episode, we're going to chat about our only travel wishlist destination within the United States, the National Parks. Join us as we visit Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and more.Here is information for travel discussed on today's show:https://ciaoitalytours.com/tours/details/131087/ciao-italia/https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/list/DD1345/7-Night-Mediterranean-Cruise-from-Barcelona/2024-07-05-Disney-Dream/~~~~~~~Grab Ryan's free download for planning the ultimate family all-inclusive vacation: https://bit.ly/allinclusivevacationtoptipsGrab Julie's free download for a baby and toddler vacation packing list: https://bit.ly/babytoddlerpackinglistReady to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Contact Ryan at ryan@creatingmagicvacations.com Contact Julie at julie@creatingmagicvacations.com Join the travel conversations and the fun in the All Things Travel Show Facebook group! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! ...

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast Activision games like Call of Duty, Tony Hawk, Diablo, and Overwatch will be part of Microsoft/Xbox after the merger closes, but big titles may not hit Game Pass until 2024.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921422/xbox-game-pass-activision-blizzard-games-2024-phil-spencer  An AI voice was used to bring back a deceased actor's voice for the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, with permission from his family. Raises interesting possibilities and concerns about future use of AI voices.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23915535/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-polish-voice-actor-ai-ripperdock-viktor-vektor People wearing the new Meta Quest 3 VR headsets in public are being called "Meta Glassholes." The full immersion while in public is jarring to see.https://www.theverge.com/23920102/meta-quest-3-in-public-privacy-recording-glassholes Social media news roundup: Threads getting an edit button, new Threads features like voice threads and follow all mentioned users, and where to find news now that Twitter is messy.https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/12/23914585/instagram-threads-edit-button-voice-postshttps://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921527/another-good-new-threads-feature AllTrails launching detailed guides to US National Parks with info on fees, reservations, and tips from AllTrails users. Makes trip planning easier.https://www.alltrails.com/guides/country/us Quick hits: Chilla's new low latency Anker Soundcore Wireless Earbuds for VR gaming, Katie's radio interview about her cancer journey, local news on TikTok and other sources and Ivory for Mastodon comes to MacOS! https://amzn.to/3RX4hpE https://www.audacy.com/stations/kdkaradio/shows/natalie-bencivenga-72fde/episodes/5b16c0a839bb https://tapbots.com/ivory/mac/ Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

The Joshua Tree Half Marathon is a one-of-a-kind NIGHT RACE that takes you through the desert and under the stars with colorful lights leading you to the finish! Be sure to check out the special offers from our awesome sponsors in your Virtual Swag Bag. Honey Stinger helps you prepare, perform, and recover throughout your athletic journey. Wherever you are, these naturally sweet waffles, gels, and bars will fuel you for whatever is next. Get 30% off your online order with code StingerVR30. Visit honeystinger.com Ready to plan the BEST vacation to one of the US National Parks? Look no further than Good Trip Adventures! Good Trip Adventures offers guided small-group tours in the national parks, custom consultations for planning your own trip, and more resources to help you get the most of your national park vacation. Hydro Flask makes staying hydrated fun! With colorful bottles, tumblers, and mugs, you'll find something that fits your adventure style. Check out all the awesome bottles at ⁠hydroflask.com⁠. And, follow along on social media @hydroflask! Get 20% off Gnarly Nutrition products by using code VR23 at check-out: gognarly.com and visit them on social media @GnarlyNutrition --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vacationraces/message

Explore the United States beautifully preserved 63 National Parks.But before you go, do these 5 things.1) Check the weather2) Go to www.nps.gov website for the park you are visiting and check for any alerts or road closures.3) Obtain any permits (if needed), and make reservations if camping.4) Get a physical map of the park.5) Buy an annual National Park pass if you plan to visit more than 1 park within a year. It costs $80 USD.Consider the time of year when you visit a certain park. Listen for my list and recommendation on WHEN to visit a park based on the month of the year. This is only a sample list. Facebook community: Solo Travel for Women Over 50Instagram @solotraveladventures50www.cherylbeckesch.comSend me a message or share your solo travel story with me.https://www.speakpipe.com/SoloTravelAdventuresLeave a review:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-travel-adventures-safe-travel-for-women-preparing-for-a-trip-overcoming-fear-travel-tips/id1650161410

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Ten's of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Yosemite National Park.  Cases covered in this episode: David Paul Morrison, Walther Reinhard, & George Penca.   Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown   New Patron Shoutouts - Jake Davis, Elizabeth Parker, Shannon Armstrong.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 41 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown

Randy and Caly invite RV full-timer and travel blogger Gwendolyn Call to talk about the top things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas--a hidden gem featuring pure mineral waters and a surprising history.Download the top ten things to do in Hot Springs, AR for FREE at  https://rvdestinationsmagazine.com/top10.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at www.RVDestinationsmagazine.com .Learn more about Gwendolyn Call at www.chaoskiddosandharmony.com.CORRECTION: Hot Springs National Park is no longer the smallest US National Park by area. That distinction now goes to Gateway Arch National Park, which was designated a national park in 2018.

Paul and Chris listen to Art Bell interview David Paulides about his Missing 411 project. Missing 411 is a database tracking missing persons in the United States National Park System. Paulides has dozens of case studies of people who have gone missing under mysterious circumstances in national parks throughout the country. What is causing these disappearances? Why isn't the National Park System tracking these missing persons? Will Paulides finally admit it's actually Bigfoot causing these vanishings? That and much more on today's episode of Coast to Coast PM.    Support:  C2CPM's Patreon Twitter: https://twitter.com/c2cpmpod  Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/coasttocoastpm/  Contact: c2cpmpod@gmail.com   Weekly Reading Series: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/ghost-photographed-at-15th-century-castle-in-ireland/    David Paulide's Website: https://www.canammissing.com/page/page/8396197.htm    Intro Shout-Out:  Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

  Our National Parks are known to harbor secrets. On this epsiode of Hometown Macabre Blaire and Halley tag team on two of the US National Parks, Crater Lake and Lake Mead, to expose what is lurking in the depths . From a strange "old man tree" that moves along the bottom of the lake bed, to skeletal remains making their presence known as a drought continues to deplete the largest man made lake in the United States. Join the Ladies of Macabre as they dive deep into the secrets of Crater Lake and Lake Mead.    Music:  Intro: The Worms Crawl In by JackHunterMusic & Outro by Epidemic Sound Ghosted SOOP.   Join our Patreon for ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes : Macabre Patreon   Send your Hometown Macabre stories for a future listener episode!   Record your "Hometown Macabre" stories at www.macabrepod.com Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcast Find us on TikTok @macabrepod     Resources: Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) 12 Things You Didn't Know About Crater Lake National Park | U.S. Department of the Interior (doi.gov) The Old Man - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) The Paranormal Mysteries of Crater Lake - Gildshire Magazines More Than A Few Ghost Stories Swirl About Crater Lake National Park | National Parks Traveler

Ever dreamt of trading your desk for sweeping vistas and majestic landscapes? Are the photos of far flung places adorning your cubicle no longer cutting it for inspiration? If so, listen in!In this week's episode Kendra Tustin shares her tried and tested strategies for maximizing your time off while maintaining that 9-5 grind. Get ready to unleash your inner explorer and tick off those bucket list-worthy destinations!We dive into the exhilarating world of national park adventures. So, join us as we uncover the secrets of using your precious PTO (Paid Time Off) to embark on epic journeys to all 63 national parks in America.But this episode isn't just about the logistics. We'll also delve into the joys and challenges of being a part-time adventurer. We talk accommodation options, tips for maximizing your time in the park, and the beauty of road trips. So, grab your headphones and get ready! It's time to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors while conquering that 9-5 routine. Let's make work-life balance an awe-inspiring reality!TOPICS DISCUSSED:The beauty of exploration close to homeRules and regulations of the NPS (National Park Service)Tips for utilizing Airbnb on a budgetGreat beginner parksThe catalyst for living your dreamsHow to become and outdoor travel influencerGrowing your social media followingRESOURCES:Connect with Kendra:Kendra Tustin Adventures - InstagramWebsiteLearn more about the National Park Service:National Park Service - WebsiteLassen Volcanic National Park Tips for Planning a trip to the National ParksDon't leave Fido at home: Tips for adventuring the National Parks with DogsEpisode Details:09:50 -  Do your research ahead of time.13:20 - The places get backed up with cars. If you don't get to the entrance early in the morning, you'll be sitting way in line.15:23 - Please use that paid time off because that is the time that you earned.20:15 - I like having those little trips throughout the year, because I feel like I'm making more memories.25:00 - Assume that most national parks don't allow dogs. So check out the National Park Service website before you go to check out all the rules.Support the showLet's CONNECT! Subscribe to the Newsletter

Fresh air, wildlife sightings, and wide-open vistas are the hallmarks of our US National Parks. There's something so special about visiting these places, but that untamed beauty also comes with a downside. At our most popular parks, especially in summer, crowds are inevitable. So, what's the best way to navigate the parks, and is it possible to avoid the crowds altogether? Today's guest, Gary Arndt, has some expert tips that will help you do just that. Since 2007, Gary has practically made world exploration his full-time job. Through his travels, he has seen more of the US National Park system than just about anyone. His deep curiosity about the world comes through on his podcast, Everything, Everywhere, where he takes deep dives into cultural and historic topics inspired by his travels.During his conversation with Mary Harendeen, you'll learn why the US National Park system has a lot more to offer than just parks, and how you can take advantage of off-the-beaten-path locales. He discusses the impact of over-tourism and offers useful tips on avoiding crowds, helping you venture outside of the most crowded parks to discover lesser-known options.What You'll Learn:How to discover more within the US National Park System [2:17)Lesser-known destinations where you can avoid the crowds (5:31) (16:53)Exploring outside of the most popular parks in Utah (11:20)The best parks for families and solo travelers (15:49)Getting the most out of your National Park visits with a park pass (19:37)Connect with Gary Arndt:Podcast: https://everything-everywhere.com/Connect with Mary Herendeen:Mary Herendeen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-herendeen-626984174/Traveling with AAA Podcast: https://www.ace.aaa.com/travel/information/traveling-with-aaa-podcastPlan your next vacation with AAA: https://aaa.com/travel

The adventuring began a few years ago when Brad Ryan realised his Ohio based Grandmother, Joy Ryan had never seen a mountain. A plan was hatched for them to visit all 63 US national parks. Now aged 92, Joy and grandson Brad last month completed their mission, when they spent time in the National Park of American Samoa. They're back home in the US. You can follow their epic journey on instragram @grandmajoysroadtrip

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Ten's of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Mount Rainier National Park.  Cases covered in this episode: Lowell Linn, Eric Lewis, & Joseph Wood Jr.   New Patreon Shoutouts - Teresa Vella Tusa, Tara Niederer, Linda Cox.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown

Steven CW Taylor is a Software Engineer, Gallerist, and Contemporary Fine Art Photographer specializing in the documentation and archiving of Black Life during this time.  His love for photography was birthed by his background in engineering.  "Learning the machine called a camera, allowed me to be confident in the Art I am creating." Born and raised in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA, this non-formally trained photographer makes it his business to provide his community with access to Fine Art “without the need to travel to more affluent spaces”.  Having traveled to 18 countries, and 4 US National Parks, it is important for Steven to share his photography intentionally with his community. He is the founding artist and curator of Ubuntu Fine Art -Philadelphia's first and only Fine Art Photography Gallery of a single artist.  As “The Time Thief” I steal moments of time to preserve the feeling and emotion of the instance in which the picture was taken.  “I want the photographs I've taken over my lifetime to be the lens that future generations view the past.  Similar the Gordon Parks before me, my legacy will transcend generations!” “Be it an animal, person, or place, the process is the same…I don't take pictures, I feel the emotions of space and steal that time.”Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Steven CW Taylor - Guest National Photo MonthThis episode of The Truth In This Art is part of National Photo Month, which is celebrated every May by professional and amateur photographers alike, as well as selfie enthusiasts. During this month-long celebration, people dedicate themselves to learning about the rich history of photography, honing their skills and techniques, and researching which cameras to invest in.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

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With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Glacier National Park.  Cases covered in the episode: Joseph & William Whitehead, Frederick Lumley, & Patrick Whalen.   New Patreon Shoutouts - Jennifer Pizzano, Jacob Lopez, Rashonda Duncan, Joanna Arbach, Joshua Fairchild, Kellie Ballard, Donna Steffy, & Brent Chelewski.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown

With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Tens of millions enjoy the parks every year.  While most visits end with an amazing memory, many have not.  The official NPS cold case count stands at 29, however, independent researchers estimate between 1100 to 1600 unsolved disappearances originate in our parks.  Join us this week as we begin the mini-series, “National Park Cold Cases”.  Cases covered in this episode; Justin Richardson, Drake Kramer, and Morgan Heimer.   New Patreon Shoutouts - Sara Helmerich & Carl Parker.   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 31 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown