
Gaze At the National Parks
Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.

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95- Window, Door, Notch: Badlands National Park
Gaze At the National Parks
03/20/23 • 61 min
In Badlands National Park, Dusty and Mike hike the Window, Door, and Notch Trails.
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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
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Trail Mix: Breweries of the National Parks
Gaze At the National Parks
07/23/19 • 26 min
Mike and Dusty highlight all of the breweries they have visited in their National Park adventures and detail the best brews at each one.
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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 Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trail Mix: 2020 Park Updates
Gaze At the National Parks
01/20/20 • 23 min
Mike and Dusty break down the most recent news and updates for the National Parks as of January 2020.
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 Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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Trail Mix: Camping Gear- Love it or Leave it
Gaze At the National Parks
03/15/21 • 43 min
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.
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Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
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#hikeearlyhikeoften
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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trail Mix: Sequoia Trees
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02/03/20 • 19 min
Mike and Dusty break down the life, structure, history, and discovery of the Giant Sequoia Trees found in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon 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
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
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34- Giant Sequoia Groves: Sequoia National Park
Gaze At the National Parks
01/27/20 • 55 min
Dusty and Mike hike the Congress Trail, the Big Trees Trail, and the Beetle Rock Trail at California's Sequoia National Park. Also, they review the movie Cats and after the credits, they geek out over Under the Tuscan Sun.
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 Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trail Mix: Petroglyphs
Gaze At the National Parks
01/04/21 • 21 min
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
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

33- Grant's Grove: King's Canyon National Park
Gaze At the National Parks
01/13/20 • 54 min
Mike and Dusty hike to the General Grant Tree and along the Sunset Trail near Grant's Grove in Kings Canyon National Park in California.
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 Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

32- Little Devils Stairs: Shenandoah National Park
Gaze At the National Parks
12/30/19 • 54 min
After a lovely stroll on the Fox Hollow Trail, Mike and Dusty face the treacherous and incredibly vertical Little Devils Stairs in Shenandoah 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
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trail Mix: Corps of Discovery
Gaze At the National Parks
03/18/24 • 14 min
Mike and Dusty look at the expedition led by Lewis and Clark and the many indigenous tribes that provided them help on their exploration of the West and how it is connected to Gateway Arch National Park.
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 Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Our listeners can get 20% off ANY Moon Travel Guide at Moon.com. Use offer Code GAZE24 at checkout.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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How many episodes does Gaze At the National Parks have?
Gaze At the National Parks currently has 303 episodes available.
What topics does Gaze At the National Parks cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.
What is the most popular episode on Gaze At the National Parks?
The episode title '95- Window, Door, Notch: Badlands National Park' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gaze At the National Parks?
The average episode length on Gaze At the National Parks is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Gaze At the National Parks released?
Episodes of Gaze At the National Parks are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Gaze At the National Parks?
The first episode of Gaze At the National Parks was released on Sep 14, 2018.
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