Parkography

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The Measure of Wonder Apr 05, 2024

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In this episode of America's National Parks, we embark on a journey of comparison and discovery, exploring the grandeur of the natural world through the lens of America's most treasured landscapes. From the towering sequoias of California and the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon to the cliffs of Zion and the shifting sands of the Great Sand Dunes, we compare these natural wonders to man-made marvels, offering a unique perspective on scale and the awe-inspiring power of nature.

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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Poaching in the Everglades Mar 30, 2024

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An entire food chain lives in the Everglades. But throughout its coexistence with man, the Everglades have been threatened by poachers, who disrupt the delicate balance of this important ecosystem.

By Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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Designing a National Park Visitor Center for the 21st Century Mar 24, 2024

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The Zion Canyon Visitor Center is one of the greenest buildings in the National Park Service inventory. In this episode, we take a look at how it cools without air conditioners, heats without a furnace, and more. Plus, as park visitation grows, how a second visitor center on the other side of the park could improve the visitor experience.

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National Park News | Biden Proposes NPS Budget, Employee Housing Crisis, & More Mar 15, 2024

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In this episode, we look at the final National Park visitation numbers for 2023, a new budget for the NPS from the White House, an employee housing crisis in the National Park Service, a new look at Gateway Arch National Park, and more.

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Wives into the Wilderness: The Unpaid Force That Shaped National Parks Mar 12, 2024

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In this episode, we delve into the untold stories of the women who lived in the shadows of America's majestic landscapes, their lives intertwined with the national parks we cherish today. The wives of National Park Rangers played a pivotal role in the early days of the National Park Service, yet their contributions have largely gone unrecognized. As we explore the isolation, challenges, and the remarkable resilience of these women, we uncover how they not only supported their families in the most remote wildernesses but also served as de facto rangers, contributing significantly to the operations and development of the parks. From leading tours to pioneering educational programs, their legacy is an integral part of the national park experience.

Hosted by Jason Epperson

With Narration by Abigail Trabue

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Nature's Palette: Unveiling Arizona's Petrified Forest Feb 27, 2024

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Dive into the heart of Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park, a landscape where the Painted Desert's kaleidoscopic hues meet the ancient, stone-cast logs of the Petrified Forest. This episode takes you through the mesmerizing colors and geological wonders that define the park, from the brilliant reds and oranges sculpted by mineral sediments to the fascinating process that transformed wood into quartz over millions of years. Explore the rich tapestry of past life, the deep human history etched into the land, and the strict conservation efforts preserving this unique ecosystem.

By Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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National Park News | Man Diverts a National Park River, New Shark Species Discovered, Rabies Scare at Saguaro Feb 11, 2024

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In this month's national park news, new-to-science fossils have been uncovered at Mammoth Cave and John Day Fossil Beds, a rabies scare is taking hold at Saguaro National Park, a man gets convicted for diverting the Platte River at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more.

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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Stiltsville: An Offshore Hideaway at Biscayne National Park Feb 01, 2024

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Set against the backdrop of Miami’s skyline, six structures rise from the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. Rugged and isolated, these houses on stilts are an unexpected site in the midst of a national park water world that was designated to preserve the coral reefs, seagrasses, mangrove forests, and other natural features. Cormorants and herons perch on the houses' roofs, railings, and pylons. Dolphins and manatees swim between them.

Together, these six structures are all that remain of Stiltsville's whimsical history, although none are among the original twenty-seven that formed this curiosity in the midst of a national park that is ninety-five percent water.

How did such a village come to exist and what does the future hold for these few relics that remain?

By Lauren Eisenberg Davis

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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Harboring History: The Salem Maritime Site and America's Cultural Treasures Jan 25, 2024

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Salem Maritime is not just any National Historic Site; it’s the first place the National Park Service was tasked with preserving that wasn’t about nature, scenery, or wildlife. Over 160 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, It was time to preserve our history.

Hosted by Jason Epperson

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National Park News | Park Service Morale Low, Investigative Ranger Ranks Dangerously Low Jan 14, 2024

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In this month's news round-up, we take a look at some concerns about the ranks of National Park Service employees: morale is lower than that of other federal employees, and Park Service criminal investigators are down by nearly half. Plus, actor Pierce Brosnan has been busted for going off-trail in a thermal area of Yellowstone, a Mexican Wolf has been spotted in Valles Caldera after nearly 100 years away, and more.

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