National Park Junior Ranger Podcast

Today, we’re heading to Utah to explore Arches National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, discuss the geology, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.   Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems,...

Today, we’re heading to the Ohio Valley to visit the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.  We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, highlight the three primary figures of the park:  Paul Laurence Dunbar and Orville & Wilbur Wright, the park's e...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to Alaska to explore an area that offers far more than just North America’s highest peak - Denali National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, discuss the geology, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.  ...

Today, we’re heading to the upper midwest to explore Pipestone National Monument in southwest Minnesota.  We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, how to access the park, and work through a Junior Ranger activity together.  Junior Range...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to the northern California coast to journey through the Redwoods, where Earth’s tallest forest meets the Pacific Ocean.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.   Junior Rangers...

Today, we’re heading to the American Southwest where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains to explore Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico.  We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, other people of the park's history, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment,...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to New England to explore the only national park in the region – Acadia National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, learn about the history of the park, discuss the geology, explore the flora, fauna, and funga, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.   Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosyst...

Today, we’re heading back to Glacier National Park to pick up where we left off in our Glacier National Park episode.  We discuss our time at the park, how to access the park, and work through a Junior Ranger activity together.  Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature.  The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it&...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to the U.S.-Canadian border in Montana to explore Glacier National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the geology and history of the park, and complete a Junior Ranger activity together.   Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to prote...

Today, we’re visiting Gateway National Recreation Area—the fourth most visited national park unit of 2024, with nearly 9 million visitors.  Spanning both New York and New Jersey, Gateway is historically one of the most visited national park units with over 400 million visitors since the park’s creation. We discuss the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to California to explore a landscape forged by volcanoes – Pinnacles National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, the geology, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.   Junior Rangers are explorers, learnin...

Today, we’re heading to the San Francisco Bay area to discuss the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, how to access the park, a few trails we hiked while we were there and thoroughly enjoyed,...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to the land of glaciers in southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park!  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, leave you with an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology and discuss how glaciers are formed, and talk about how we visited the park. Junior Rangers...

Today, we’re heading to the heart of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its dramatic landscapes shaped by erosion and geological processes, to explore the least visited national park in the state of Utah – Canyonlands National Park.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, discuss the geology and t...

Today, we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to explore the San Juan Islands.  We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the islands, learning about the national historical park on San Juan Island, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment,...

In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge!  Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts. Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/   Email:  NPJRPodcast@gmail.com...

Today, we’re heading to the healing waters of Arkansas to visit a place where history and nature meet — Hot Springs National Park!  The 16th busiest U.S. national park, this park was host to over 2.5 million visitors in 2023.  In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior r...

Today, we’re heading to the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico to visit a natural wonder—Carlsbad Caverns National Park!  We discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, and complete an activity from the junior ranger program.   Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to pro...

Today, we’re heading to Appalachia to explore the most famous and well marked hiking trail in the world, the AT.  We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment as a national sce...