Gaze At the National Parks

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the things to see and the reasons to visit Death Valley National Park, Saguaro National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse thr...

After spending a lot of time in desert landscapes this season and beyond, Dusty and Mike chat important tips for hiking in the desert and their top 5 desert hikes. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheN...

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States from the Stonewall Uprising to the present day. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder...

In their final day in Saguaro National Park, Dusty and Mike head to East Saguaro to explore the trails in and around Cactus Forest Drive. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaz...

In this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States up through the Stonewall Uprising. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtThe...

In this episode, Dusty and Mike take some scenic drives within both west and east Saguaro and get on some small trails to discover more about the park and its flora and fauna. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram:...

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike dive into cacti...well not literally because...ouch! But we do get to discussing the many cacti one can find at Saguaro National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram...

After hiking up to Wasson Peak, the tallest Peak in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty make a big loop out of this trail and return down the Hugh Norris and Sendero Esperanza Trail. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . I...

In this Trail Mix Episode Mike and Dusty discuss the history of the Colorado River and the dire straits it currently is in. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the Natio...

On their first day in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty trek through thousands of saguaro cacti while hiking the tallest peak in the park right in the middle of a desert super bloom. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder...

Dusty and Mike talk about the latest moves by our Environmental Disaster in Chief to reorganize the National Forests for nefarious purposes. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:...

Dusty and Mike hike the Alkali Flats Trail, the longest dune trail in full exposure, in White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at the National P...

In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike talk about the evolution of White Sands National Park and the flora and fauna found there. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at t...

Dusty and Mike explore the small trails of White Sands National Park and learn all about gypsum sand fields. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gaze...

Mike and Dusty interview democrat Alex Kelloff running for Congress in Colorado's third district to unseat the current Republican incumbent. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Fac...

On their second day in Pinnacles National Park, Dusty and Mike hike behind the high peaks on the Balconies Cliff Trail and see more of the elusive California Condor. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeA...

Dusty and Mike discuss the best National Parks to visit in the winter and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National P...

Mike and Dusty finally have a first hand encounter with the elusive California Condor while hiking the High Peaks Trail and then venture down the Condor Gulch Trail in Pinnacles National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode...

Dusty and Mike chat all about California Condors and our experiences with them in Pinnacles National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeat...

Mike and Dusty search for the elusive California Condor while climbing the High Peaks Trail in Pinnacles National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at the Natio...

In this Trail Mix Episode, Mike and Dusty talk about the moves by the Trump Administration to delete history from the National Parks. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at...

Mike and Dusty venture in the Bear Gulch Caves in Pinnacles National Park, a cave system created by broken pinnacles. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at the Nationa...

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss Dark Sky Areas and the qualities of Dark Sky Parks. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthena...

In the epic conclusion of the hike on Mount Perry in Death Valley National Park, Dusty and Mike get their trail names and brave the epic uphill upon the return. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Instagram:  @GazeAtTheN...

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike chat about water conservation for plants, animals, and people in the desert. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here .  To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze at the National P...