Gaze At the National Parks

To celebrate National Park Week, Mike and Dusty dive into the 7 Leave No Trace Principles as created by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, covering everything from where and when to build fires, where and when to camp, and what to do with poop. 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...

On the next day, Mike and Dusty hike the wilder trails on the West Side of Catoctin Mountain in Maryland. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebo...

While visiting Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Mike and Dusty hike the East Side Trails of Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNatio...

In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty explore the history and designation of Scenic Byways and All American Roads. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks F...

On the final leg of the final day, Mike and Dusty scale up the trails to Beech Mountain on the West side of Acadia 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeA...

In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty go over all of the camping gear, what they love, what they use, and what they leave behind. Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at the National Parks #gazeatthenationalparks #hikeearlyhikeoften #adventureisoutthere Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard Original Artwork by Mic...

Mike and Dusty explore the West side of Acadia National Park. After parking at the bottom tip of Long Pond, the hike the trail around Mansell Mountain and to the peak of Bernard Mountain. 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 Finde...

Mike and Dusty break down all of the hacks and plans that went into becoming first time campers. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze...

On the second half of a 14 mile loop, Dusty and Mike hike from the Tarn up to the Cadillac Mountain Ridge and then back down through Otter Cove and back to Sand Beach in Acadia 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 F...

Mike and Dusty cover the designation of National Wildlife Refuge and the recent regulations involving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram...

At the beginning of what would be a 17 mile day hike, Mike and Dusty ascend The Beehive, continue on to Champlain Mountain, and finally arrive at Huguenot Head in Acadia 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 ....

Mike and Dusty cover all of the details of the Biden Administration's Plan to address Climate Change. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebo...

Dusty and Mike return to Acadia National Park and hike the picturesque forest on the Schoodic Peninsula. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Faceboo...

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mike and Dusty explore the history of the holiday and its designation as an official Day of Service. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com I...

Mike and Dusty hike the South Rim Trail in Grand Canyon National Park on the final days of a trip that also included Utah and Arizona. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @...

Mike and Dusty cover the history and purpose of petroglyphs and all of the places to see them within the NPS. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Fa...

Mike and Dusty visit the trails and views of the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest while en route from Canyonlands to Grand Canyon. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:...

In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty cover the history and function of the Electoral College. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at th...

On their second day in Joshua Tree, Mike and Dusty hike the Hidden Valley Trail and the Cholla Cactus Garden. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Fa...

In this Trail Mix about Tongass National Forest, nicknamed the Lungs of North America, Mike and Dusty break down the updates on why Tongass National Forest is in the news and the details of the reversal of the Roadless Rule Act. 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, inter...

On their first trip to Joshua Tree National Park, Mike and Dusty explore Jumbo Rock and hike to 49 Palms Oasis. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks...

In this week's Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty cover National Forests, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Forest Foundation, and their distinctions from 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 . Website: GazeA...

Mike and Dusty wrap up their time in Colorado with a trip to The Dunefield at Great Sand Dunes National Park along with some sledding and some hot springs. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalPa...

Mike and Dusty report on the state of the California wildfires and the indigenous forest management practices that could serve as a potential solution. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks....

On their final day at Mesa Verde National Park, Mike and Dusty see Cliff Palace. 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram:  @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook:  Gaze at the National...