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The Secret Lives of Parks

National Parks Conservation Association

Unusual stories from some of America’s most beloved and inspirational places — our national parks.

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A Walk on the Wild Side

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2022/05/17

How far would you go to save a place you love? For Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, who was incensed by a proposal to pave his beloved C&O Canal into a parkway, the answer was all the way. Host Todd Christopher explores the media sensation that was the Douglas protest hike of 1954 and speaks with Mike Darzi and Carol Ivory, co-chairs of the epic One Day Hike where a new generation of park enthusiasts now goes the distance every April.Original theme music by Chad Fischer“The Canal Song” was

00:32:20

An American Hero Turns 200

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2022/03/11

One of the most remarkable figures in American history was born into slavery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in March 1822. No one could have predicted the incredible life that this girl, Harriet Tubman, would go on to lead. On the eve of Tubman’s 200th birthday, host Jennifer Errick explores what this American legend was really like and what we can learn at some of the park sites that interpret her history. Guests include Alan Spears, senior director for cultural resources at the National Parks

00:26:08

Hiking with Spoons

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/12/21

At least 41 million people in the United States, more than one in eight, live with some kind of disability, and some estimates put this figure even higher. For those who may be grappling with anxiety, fatigue, pain and other chronic conditions, the idea of encountering physical hurdles on a trip can be enough to avoid a park altogether, causing people to lose out on the kinds of life-changing experiences that so many of us take for granted. Host Jennifer Errick explores some of the factors that go

00:25:42

A Diamond in the Rough

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/11/30

Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is the only ballpark in the National Park System — and one of the very few surviving ballparks once used by Negro League baseball teams. But this field of dreams and its rich history were nearly lost to the ages before getting a chance at extra innings. Dr. Ray Doswell, curator of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dr. Larry Hogan, author of two books on Negro League history and executive producer of the

00:28:37

The Healing Ceremony

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/11/09

Host Jennifer Errick explores the Tribal-led fight to protect Bears Ears National Monument and what the future of collaboration between Native nations and the U.S. government could mean for public lands with guests Ernie Atencio, Southwest regional director for the National Park Conservation Association; Davina Smith, organizer and consultant for the National Parks Conservation Association, cofounder of Women of Bears Ears, and board member of Grand Staircase-Escalante Partners; and Pat

00:32:00

Learning to Fly

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/10/19

This year’s historic fledging of a peregrine falcon at Harpers Ferry ― the first in more than 70 years ― is just the latest chapter in the once-endangered species’ recovery. Host Todd Christopher takes a closer look at how raptor monitoring and reintroduction programs in the parks are making a difference for birds of prey including peregrines and critically endangered California condors. Guests include Mia Parsons, Chief of Resources Management at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Rolf Gubler,

00:21:40

The Undiscovered Cave

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/10/05

At Grand Canyon National Park, explorers discovered a trove of lifelike bat fossils that provide a genetic record spanning 30,000 years. Experts reflect on why these particular remains are so rare and special, and how the National Park Service has spent years documenting and learning from the ancient life that surrounds us in our parks. Host Jennifer Errick explores the issue with guests Shawn Thomas, volunteer caver and Subterranean Team Manager at Bat Conservation International; Vincent Santucci,

00:21:36

Expecting the Unexpected

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/06/29

Host Todd Christopher explores the past and future of art in the national parks with Tanya Ortega, founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, and shares works by former national park artists-in-residence including Matt Venuti, Rachel Panitch, Ben Cosgrove and Kurt Wheeler. Original theme music by Chad FischerAudio clips courtesy of the National Park Service Season One of The Secret Lives of Parks was brought to you by: Todd Christopher – Producer & HostJennifer Errick – Producer & HostIsmael

00:25:16

Below the Surface

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/06/15

At Big Cypress National Preserve, a critical source of water for the greater Everglades ecosystem, the National Park Service has had to contend with a serious recurring threat ever since Congress established it in 1974 — private oil and gas drilling within the park's borders. Host Jennifer Errick explores the issue with guests Dr. Melissa Abdo, Fred Fagergren and John Donahue.Original theme music by Chad FischerSeason One of The Secret Lives of Parks is brought to you by:Todd Christopher – Producer

00:15:45

The Show Must Go On

The Secret Lives of Parks ·

2021/06/01

Noted entomologist Michael J. Raupp joins host Todd Christopher to discuss the noisy return of periodical cicadas to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts — and the life lessons these incredible insects can teach us. You can read more about Brood X cicadas in the national parks in the Spring 2021 issue of National Parks magazine.Original theme music by Chad FischerThe Secret Lives of Parks is a production of the National Parks Conservation Association. With more than 1.6 million members

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