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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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10:48

National Park News | Man Diverts a National Park...

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2024/02/12

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 Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20OFF to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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16:30

Stiltsville: An Offshore Hideaway at Biscayne...

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2024/02/02

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

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20:34

Harboring History: The Salem Maritime Site and...

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2024/01/26

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 Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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11:11

National Park News | Park Service Morale Low,...

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2024/01/15

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. Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo

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15:44

Denali, and the Effects of Gold Mining in the...

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2024/01/08

Gold Mining drew the world's eye to the wonders of Alaska. Some of our most treasured landscapes were explored in the first place in the effort to strike it rich. But what are the ramifications of gold mining in our national parks? Even in places where it ended a century ago? In this episode, we explore the effects of gold mining in the Kantishna hills of Denali National Park. Find the Alaska Park Science Journal here: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/alaskaparkscience/index.htm Hosted by Jason

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17:24

Second Only to George Washington

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2023/12/29

George Rogers Clark, the twenty-six-year-old commander of the Kentucky Militia, petitioned Virginia governor Patrick Henry to be allowed to take 500 American troops into Kentucky (already annexed to Virginia) to conquer the Northwest for Virginia, and increase the footprint of the state and its aspiring country. He proposed to claim the key towns and forts for America, on a march to ultimately conquer Fort Detroit. Patrick Henry agreed. The 500 troops never materialized. Instead, Clark found a mere

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12:37

News From The Parks | Navy Rescues Motorcycles from...

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2023/12/15

In this episode, we share all the ins and outs of Yosemite's new returning reservation system; we share the news about three new National Park Service sites; two motorcyclists took a closed road in Death Valley and had to be rescued by the US Navy, and more. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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16:30

Vandalism and Capitalism vs Historical Artifacts:...

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2023/12/07

The defacement at National Park sites goes beyond graffiti, and each layer peeled back raises more questions about what destruction is vs. what a historical artifact is. Somewhere in between the ancient rock markings from the Native Americans and the brash, purposeful defacement by current-day visitors, lies an entire spectrum that comprises a a very grey area for interpretation. Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national

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14:57

Christmas in Yellowstone

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2023/12/01

For this holiday season, we thought it’d be great to revisit short stories we told way back in 2018 about magical Christmases in America’s first national park. Hear the splendor of the holidays in early years at Yellowstone, and discover how three 6-year-olds saved Christmas from an impending disaster. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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37:30

A Dream of Peace

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2023/11/23

At the 125th anniversary of the Battle at Gettysburg, Nearing the end of the Cold War, famous scientist Dr. Carl Sagan would re-dedicate the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. The speech, co-written with his wife Ann Druyan, juxtaposed the weapons of the Battle of Gettysburg with the weapons of subsequent wars, highlighting the increased potential for destruction with each war. Sagan used the platform he was given to call for nuclear disarmament, underscoring the need to recognize our humanity as

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10:46

National Park News | Park Reservations in ’24, a...

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2023/11/17

From the reintroduction of timed entry systems at Arches, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks for 2024 to the National Park Service's commitment to increasing female representation in law enforcement roles, a lot is happening across the country's parks. We also dive into the concerning discovery of chronic wasting disease in a mule deer at Yellowstone National Park, the heroic rescue of an entangled humpback whale at Glacier Bay National Park, and the groundbreaking for the Texas White House

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16:00

The Vehicles of Yellowstone

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2023/11/10

Imagine the crunch of rock and the creak of leather, the clatter of horse hooves against the stone, and the warm breeze that carries the scent of pine through the open plains. You're not just stepping into Yellowstone National Park; you're rolling back the curtains of time to an era when travel was as much about the journey as the destination. On this episode, we'll journey through the storied paths of Yellowstone, not on foot or by the modern comforts of our cars, but alongside the historic

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17:15

Dinosaurs in Situ

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2023/11/06

In the northeast corner of Utah, the westernmost entrance to Dinosaur National Monument welcomes visitors along the banks of the Green River, the road separated from the water by desert scrub foliage. The Fossil Discovery Trail snakes through the rugged landscape. The trail erupts in the colors and textures of the desert. Don’t be distracted by the scenery to discover the ultimate reward. A far cry from standing in the rotunda of a museum face to face with a dinosaur skeleton too big to miss, here

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16:17

Discovering The Bighorn

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2023/10/26

Nestled within the rugged landscapes of Montana and Wyoming, Bighorn Canyon is a testament to nature's artistry and the relentless force of time. Carved by millennia of water erosion from the Bighorn River, this expansive chasm presents a breathtaking tableau of dramatic cliffs, verdant valleys, and winding waterways. Each bend of the river and twist of the canyon tells a story, one of ancient geological processes and the indomitable spirit of life that has thrived in its niches. Today on America’s

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08:15

Changes to Park Passes, Grizzly Attack, Fossil Find,...

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2023/10/13

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 Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the

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17:58

All Lincoln All the Time

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2023/10/02

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 Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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13:51

Hopewell — America’s Newest World Heritage Site

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2023/09/21

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. Today's show was sponsored by L.L.Bean: Follow the hashtag #beanoutsider,

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08:45

Death Valley Closed for Weeks, Crack in Yosemite,...

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2023/09/14

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. Sponsored by L.L.Bean - Visit llbean.com/guide for great how-tos and inspiring stories. and by: Solo Stove - Visit solostove.com and use the code PARKS20 for $20 off an order of $200 or more.

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13:54

Consumption in Mammoth Cave

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2023/09/07

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

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Riding the Rails to Nature’s Wonders: National Parks...

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2023/08/30

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

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