Gaze At the National Parks

Left with some extra time while visiting Mesa Verde National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the Sand Canyon Trail at the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument located near Cortez, Colorado. 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...

In the second episode in Mesa Verde National Park, Dusty and Mike hike Canyons of the Ancients, visit the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, and hike the Petroglyphs 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 . Website: Gaz...

In the first Trail Mix of Season 3, Mike and Dusty cover the dark truth about Christopher Columbus, the beginnings of Columbus Day in the United States, and the history of Indigenous Peoples Day and the importance of Indigenous education. 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 episo...

In the premiere of Season 3, Mike and Dusty drive along Mesa Top Ruins Road and get out at all of the overlooks and then hike the Point Lookout 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.c...

In the Season 3 Trail Map, Dusty and Mike play Guess the Park to reveal which National Parks will be featured in Season 3. Play along and guess that 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: GazeAtTheNationalPar...

In the Final Trail Mix of Season 2, Mike and Dusty offer a follow up to their coverage of John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt as well as dive deep into the systemic racism at the core of early conservation efforts and the creation of 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...

Mike and Dusty unpack the origin, details, and context for the recently passed Great American Outdoors 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, interviews, and more, visit our  Episode Finder . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Faceb...

In the final installment of the Season 2 Summit, Dusty and Mike compare all of the hiking trails from the National Parks of Season 2. 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: @Ga...

Mike and Dusty take you through the indigenous, colonial, and economic histories of the National Parks featured in Season 2. 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: @GazeAtTheNa...

In Part 2 of the Season Two Summit, Mike and Dusty uncover and recount the plants and animals featured in each park from Season Two. 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: @Gaz...

In the first installment of the End of Season 2 Summit Series, Mike and Dusty look at Visitorship and access across the parks of Season 2, including Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Haleakala NP, Shenandoah NP, Channel Island NP, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Kings Canyon and Sequoia NPs. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through our entire Library...

In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty look at the crossroads of our public lands, American history, and the past and present context of Confederate Monuments. 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: GazeAtTheNationalPar...

As a way to end the day in Capitol Reef National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the picturesque Chimney Rock loop 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalPar...

In this Trail Mix, Dusty and Mike uncover the history of protest at National Park Sites, report on current protests, and look at the significance of how protests have shaped the National Park 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 ...

Mike and Dusty attempt to hitchhike down Hwy 24 and hike the Grand Wash Trail in Capitol Reef 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: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Face...

In the final Pride Mix of 2020, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Marsha P. Johnson, her legacy, her work, and contribution to queer history. 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 Instag...

In this Pride Mix, Dusty and Mike breaks down some of the myths connected to the Stonewall Uprising and share the story of Storme DeLarverie. 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 Instag...

On the third Pride Mix of Pride Month 2020, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Cathay Williams, the first documented black woman to serve in the U.S. Military. 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: GazeAtTheNationa...

In this Pride Mix, Dusty and Mike tell you all about Mabel Hampton and the story of the Lesbian Herstory Archive. 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 Season 2's first Pride Mix, Mike and Dusty celebrate the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, a gay man whose work in the Civil Rights Movement made a lasting impact. Our sources for this episode include the National Park Service, PBS.org, and the Ferris State University's Jim Crow Museum. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks,  click here .  To browse through...

In the hot desert sun, Dusty and Mike venture across the Frying Pan Trail in the breathtakingly beautiful Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. 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 Instag...

From his 1000 mile walk to his theories on glacial geology, to the camping trip that shaped American history, Dusty and Mike break down the life and times of John Muir. Be sure to listen to the follow up episode on John Muir and the systemic racism at the heart of the early conservation movement called Trail Mix: Without a Trace, it is the last episode of Season 2. For more of our episodes on hike...

Mike and Dusty hike to Cassidy Arch in the breathtaking and often over looked Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. 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 Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty cover every kind of gear, clothing, food, and item you might bring with you on a 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 . Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com Instagram: @GazeAtTheNatio...

Mike and Dusty complete the Scorpion Canyon Loop Trail, venture up the Potato Harbor Road, and hike across the North Bluff Trail in Channel Islands 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: GazeAtTheNat...