Postcards from the Parks

We've got one more spooky season episode for you! But, before we get into the ghosts, we discuss what it was like to live and work in the Yellowstone National Park with Jeb, who just got back from the summer season in Yellowstone. If you're interested in working in any National Park, you'll learn some important things here! Later on we get into some of the most notable ghost stories th...

In this episode Ben is joined by his sister Gracie to discuss Rocky Mountain and the Legend of the Blue Mist. They will discuss Rocky Mountain National Park, including their favorite hikes and drives, as well as the life of Miner Bill who lived within the park. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks for listeni...

In this episode, Ben is joined again by Jacob Riechers to discuss the history and background of Gateway Arch National Park before determining if it should be considered a national park or not. For travel updates and more information about the show, be sure to follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening and get out there and go on an adventure!

In this episode I will dive into my top 10 favorite hikes that I've done in the National Parks. I'll also answers some questions from Reddit about how to get started adventuring in the National Parks. For travel updates and more information about the show, be sure to follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening and get out there and go on an adventur...

With fantasy football season rolling around, we decided to try something a little different this week! I am joined by the show's first two guests, Mason Jauquet and Jacob Riechers, to draft football teams composed of animals. I think it can be a complicated concept, but I think you'll catch on quickly. Ashley joins the episode at the end to select the winner of the league, but be sure to v...

Brody is back this week to discuss Badlands National Park and some of the lore around the Banshee of the Badlands and other cryptids in the area. We will discuss some of our favorite parts of the park, including the Notch Trail, Cedar Pass Campground, and fossil hunting. For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook! Thanks f...

In this episode, Brody and I discuss our recent trip around the Bison Loop and deep dive into Wind Cave National Park. We tell one version of the Lakota Emergence Story that takes place in Wind Cave National Park and centers around the cave itself. We also discuss some of our favorite parts of the park, as well as dropping in a few facts. For travel updates and more information about the show, fol...

This episode is a little different than past episodes, as there is no guest. I will dive into the 7 principles of Leave No Trace as taught in the LNT course. I also dive into some national park news. I am joined by my fiancée, Ashley Letcher, for Roadtrip Questions at the end of the episode! For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, a...

In this Father's Day Edition of Postcards from the Parks, I am joined by my dad, Bob, to discuss Mammoth Cave National Park. We focus on the story of Dr. Croghan and his failed Tuberculosis Sanitarium, built in the cave. We also discuss some of the ghost stories from the cave, a little on the geology of the park, and some other cool facts! For Travel updates and more information about the show...

This episode features the story of Alice Mabel Grey, more commonly known as Diana of the Dunes. Alice enjoyed the solitude of the park and was a controversial subject in the early 1900s. She made massive strides, not only for women but also to protect the park she called home. Former park ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park, Chelsea Starr, joins the show to share her knowledge and experiences fr...

We went a little more light-hearted on this week's episode. Host Ben Cooper is joined by his mom, Nikki Cooper, for a special Mother's Day episode. They discuss the five NPS sites in the Black Hills of South Dakota, as well as a State Park, a memorial, and a couple of bonus locations. They dive into some one-star reviews for each of these sites and give tips on how to best enjoy each location. Thi...

In this episode, host Ben Cooper is joined by guest Jeb Letcher to discuss Yellowstone National Park. Ben and Jeb will discuss Jeb's upcoming employment in the park and some of the can't-miss locations in the park. They also discuss some of the more interesting stories of deaths and injuries in hot springs within the park. For travel updates and more information on the show, follow Adventu...

In this episode, host Ben Cooper is joined by guest Ashley Letcher for a discussion about Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the shipwrecks that have occurred there. We will also discuss a little about the Edmund Fitzgerald, even though it didn't sink near the Apostle Islands. For travel updates and more information on the show follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook...

In episode 2, Ben is joined by guest Mason Jauquet, where they will discuss Bill Beer and John Daggett, who decided to swim down the Grand Canyon in 1955. Ben and Mason also talk about their own experience in the Grand Canyon, as well as some facts from the park.  Send Earth Day activity pictures to adventuringwithben@gmail.com by April 28th to be featured in the next newsletter. To sign up for th...

In episode 1 Host Ben Cooper is joined by guest Jacob Riechers to discuss the 1995 Landslide within Zion National Park. We will also talk about a few of our recommendations within the park and also what mistakes to avoid when visiting Zion. For travel updates and more information on the show follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks for listening!