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Parkography

RV Miles Network

Parkography (formerly known as the America’s National Parks Podcast) is the new home for the powerful stories, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes of America’s national parks and public lands. Through immersive storytelling, vivid soundscapes, and in-depth research, we explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped the wild places we cherish today. From iconic landmarks to hidden corners, Parkography brings the soul of America’s public lands to life—one story at a time.

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22:08

Navigating Nature's Mysteries: Insights from...

Parkography ·

2024/07/30

In this episode of America's National Parks, host Jason Epperson interviews Nate Hegyi, host and senior producer of the acclaimed Outside/In podcast. They discuss Nate's journey from an outdoor-averse child to an enthusiastic adult exploring North America in a camper van. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities in environmental journalism today, focusing on how to tell engaging and memorable stories about nature and climate change without overwhelming the audience. Nate shares

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15:32

Yellowstone Mass Shooting Foiled, Horse Rescue, Heat...

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2024/07/20

In this month's National Park News Round-Up, we're sharing the story of how Yellowstone rangers stopped a plot for an independence day mass shooting, a string of heat-related and drowning deaths in parks around the country, a piece of Theodore Roosevelt history is returned after a theft in the 70's, and more.Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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18:32

The Acequias of San Antonio

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2024/07/12

On a hot Texas day, the splash of water from an irrigation gate is a welcome sound to those who rely on it this water to grow corn, peppers, squash and other foods. Water is the lifeblood of the farming communities of the San Antonio missions. But how do you irrigate arid landscapes without modern plumbing? You build acequias. Brought by 18th-century Spanish missionaries, these gravity-based canal systems are ingenious ways to share water. Acequias helped establish the city of San Antonio and feed

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16:00

Diana of the Dunes

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2024/07/08

Just about 40 miles outside of Chicago and nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park, combined with the neighboring state park of the same name, protects over 17,000 acres of sand dunes, ecological wonders, and diverse habitats. Amongst them sits a swell dedicated to the life and legacy of one of the earliest advocates of the park. To those of her time, she was known as the “mysterious nymph of the dunes,” but today she is better known as “Diana.” For nearly a decade,

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15:18

Zion: The Art that Made the Park

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2024/06/27

In Buffalo, New York, a collection of paintings lay neglected in a storage area of the Museum of Science for many decades. Once coveted, these paintings were no longer deemed aligned with the museum’s vision. How had a science museum become interested in art depicting Zion National Park? And what was to become of the paintings?Art and the national parks go hand in hand in many ways, especially for the early national parks, and Zion is no exception. Hosted By Jason Epperson Written By Lauren

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11:32

Denali Worker Told to Remove U.S. Flag, Rare WHITE...

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2024/06/14

Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.In this episode, Yellowstone plans to keep more bison each year, Teton Pass could wreak havoc on Grand Teton and Yellowstone visitors, a rare white bison is born, a grizzly has a litter of five cubs, and a whole lot more. ***** Become a Mile Marker Member and support this content. Learn more at https://RVMiles.com/milemarkers

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16:37

Forged in a Hurricane: The Creation of Assateague...

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2024/06/07

Despite its proximity to major metropolitan areas, Assateague Island National Seashore offers a serene escape that feels worlds away. With its sweeping beaches and wild horses, the island embodies the natural beauty preserved by dedicated conservationists. But the island's story is unique, shaped not only by human efforts but also by one of the most destructive hurricanes of the 20th century. Join us as we delves into the creation of Assateague Island National Seashore, exploring its dynamic

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23:06

The U.S. Camel Corps

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2024/06/01

On May 10th 1855, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis personally penned one of the most unusual orders in the US Army’s history to Brevet Major Henry C. Wayne. It read, in part: "Sir: [You are] assigned to special duty in connection with the appropriation for importing camels for army transportaion and for other military purposes."The order represented a victory for Davis in a four-year struggle with Congress to establish a camel corps within the US Army. As a US Senator, he introduced the measure in

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54:46

The Prisoner of Shark Island

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2024/05/24

Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com. When John Wilkes Booth shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln, he broke his left leg in the process, leaping to the stage at Ford's Theater. He and his getaway man on the door of Dr. Samuel Mudd at four in the morning for assistance. Mudd set, splinted, and bandaged the broken leg. The two stayed with Mudd for about 12 hours as the doctor's handyman made a pair of crutches. Within days Dr. Mudd was arrested and charged

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10:23

National Park News | Major National Park Rescue,...

Parkography ·

2024/05/16

Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com. In this episode, we're looking at the federal government's decision to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades, Death Valley National Park has reopened most of its roads after last year's severe flooding, a group of skiers is rescued at Kenai Fjords, and more. Comment on the Rocky Mountain National Park camping fee increase proposal here: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/RMNP_FrontcountryCampground_Fees_2024

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14:57

Capitol Reef: Fruit Trees in the Utah Desert

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2024/05/03

Once the only access road to Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Gorge provides a harsh and beautiful stone causeway that opens up into a world of bizarre and varied stone formations, desert washes both narrow and wide, and the types of plants common in the high desert – stunted trees like pinyon pine and Utah juniper, prickly pear cactus, the brilliant orange of globemallows and striking red of desert paintbrush. And then a sight that is unfathomable in the desert: the delicate, showy blossoms of

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13:04

Echoes of the Past: The Saga of Theodore Roosevelt...

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2024/04/27

What's with the big controversy over wild horses? In this episode, we take a look at these creatures and their place in the ecology and history of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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08:59

National Park News | National Parks Get Vandalized,...

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2024/04/22

In this episode, we're taking a look two vandalism incidents in national parks, a lawsuit against the National Park Service over not accepting cash as payment for entrance at some units, some potential new and expanded national monuments, and the details of the upcoming National Park Week. Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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19:42

EXPLORE ACT Returns Filming in National Parks and...

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2024/04/11

In this episode, we're taking a look at the new EXPLORE act, passed by the US House of Representatives and on its way to the Senate, that will establish new bike trails, new accessible trails, ease concessionaire permitting in National Parks, and more, along with revamping the rules that pretty much shut down filming videos in national parks over the past few years.Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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18:07

The Measure of Wonder

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2024/04/05

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

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17:56

Poaching in the Everglades

Parkography ·

2024/03/31

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 Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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Designing a National Park Visitor Center for the 21st...

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2024/03/24

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. Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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14:21

National Park News | Biden Proposes NPS Budget,...

Parkography ·

2024/03/15

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.Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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19:14

Wives into the Wilderness: The Unpaid Force That...

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2024/03/12

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

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16:31

Nature's Palette: Unveiling Arizona's Petrified Forest

Parkography ·

2024/02/28

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

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