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Changes to Park Passes, Grizzly Attack, Fossil Find, & More | National Park News Oct 12, 2023

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On this month's national park news round-up, a big change is coming to national park passes — beginning in January, the Annual Pass will only have one signature line. We have all the details, plus, a terrible grizzly bear attack in Banff, a missing hiker in the Rockies, and a Fossil Find in Glen Canyon that is truly one of a kind.

Our guide to National Park Passes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u3sQVr_7zo&t=14s

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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All Lincoln All the Time Oct 01, 2023

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From birth to death and many intermediate milestones, the National Park Service leads us on an odyssey along the timeline of Lincoln’s life, political career, achievements, and legacy, weaving a ribbon through Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Washington DC, and beyond.

By Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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Hopewell — America’s Newest World Heritage Site Sep 20, 2023

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The most recent session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is taking place right now in Saudi Arabia, and it was just announced that they are inscribing the 25th World Heritage Site in the United States — a group of eight ancient earthwork sites in southern Ohio — the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

In this episode, we'll delve into what's known of the history of the Earthworks and how a World Heritage Site gets listed.

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Death Valley Closed for Weeks, Crack in Yosemite, Hiker Found by Webcam, and More | National Park News Sep 13, 2023

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In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the disastrous effects of tropical storm Hilary at Death Valley National Park, a 200' crack that has appeared on a popular climbing route in Yosemite, and more.

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Consumption in Mammoth Cave Sep 07, 2023

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Inside Mammoth Cave, people notice that the air seems surprisingly fresh and that their allergies disappear like magic. Observations such as these have been noted for centuries at least. In 1839, the property was purchased by Dr. John Croghan and entered into a most peculiar situation. While still open for tours, Dr. Croghan devised a plan to use the cave for medical purposes.

Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Sponsored by L.L.Bean

Riding the Rails to Nature’s Wonders: National Parks by Train Aug 29, 2023

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From the allure of the Orient Express to the daily grind of commuter trains, rail travel has always captured our imaginations. But did you know you can journey to some of America's most iconic national parks by train? In this episode, discover how you can combine the romance of the rails with the majesty of Glacier, Denali, the Grand Canyon, and more.

Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

Sponsored by L.L.Bean

The Secret Spy History of Camp David | Catoctin Mountain Park Aug 23, 2023

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Catoctin Mountain Park is one of those National Park Service units that doesn't fit into any category, but its importance in American history could not be any greater. It's home to the famed presidential retreat — Camp David — but lesser known is its place in World War 2 as the secret training camp for the OSS, the predecessor to the CIA.

Hosted by Jason Epperson

Sponsored by L.L.Bean

2 New NPS Units, Lost in Death Valley, Plane Crash in Denali Aug 16, 2023

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In this month's national park news round-up, we're covering the new National Monuments, one remembering Emmett Till and the other protecting the area surrounding the Grand Canyon. Plus, two men get lost in Death Valley and hike for miles overnight in the grueling heat, and a plane crash in Denali is presumed to have no survivors.

Secret Cities Aug 09, 2023

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As the world experiences Christopher Nolan’s new film, Oppenheimer, the world is taking a new look at the development of this great and terrible weapon under the organization of the Manhattan Project.

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the three main sites that would be chosen for the Manhattan Project to develop a bomb that would undoubtedly change the world. America's Secret Cities.

Visit https://www.nps.gov/mapr/index.htm to learn more about the NPS site covered in this week's episode.

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The Importance of...the Butt Jul 28, 2023

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Set against the backdrop of rolling hills in western Wyoming, Fossil Butte National Monument, like so many other parks, presents a variety of activities. But one exhibit shares the fascinating story of a type of fossil that you probably haven't thought of: Fossilized poop.

Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

Sponsored by L.L.Bean

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