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PODCAST

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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143- Golden Canyon: Death Valley National Park

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2025/10/27

From desire paths in Red Cathedral to guitars at Zabriskie Point to the heat exposure in Gower Gulch, Mike and Dusty make the entire epic loop through Golden Canyon in Death Valley 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National

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24:27

Trail Mix: Government Shutdown 2025

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2025/10/20

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the 2025 government shutdown and its impact on the National Parks. 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael

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142- Badwater Basin: Death Valley National Park

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2025/10/13

Mike and Dusty can't fight the moonlight on the night they explore Bad Water Basin, from a tent full of sand to a pair of ballet flats flying into the darkness, an evening exploring the Salt Flats of Death Valley National Park proves to be more of an adventure than anticipated. 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

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30:29

Trail Mix: Environmental Disaster

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2025/10/06

Dusty and Mike take some time to look at how the environment and environmental policy is fairing under the current administration (Hint: It's not great).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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National

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141- Pup Fish Pools: Death Valley National Park

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2025/09/29

In the first episode of Season 8, Mike and Dusty explore all of the Pup Fish Pools in Death Valley National Park. From Point of Rocks, Devil's Hole, and Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge, they find all the spots to see the endangered and native Pup Fish. 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

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31:39

Season 8 Trail Map

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2025/09/22

Dusty and Mike are back with a new season on the trails of the National Parks. Learn all about the parks of Season 8 through some trivia that will test your knowledge and stretch your brain.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National

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S7 Summit- Hiking Trails

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2025/07/28

It's the Final Episode of Season 7, and the final Summit Episode of the series! Mike and Dusty look at all of the hiking trails from Season 7 covering the highlights and the grunts from every trail all the while giving superlatives to all of them, and naming the Trail of the Season.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

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28:04

S7 Summit- Wildlife

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2025/07/21

In the third of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the ecosystems and wildlife of the parks from Season 7 including Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad Caverns 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

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39:36

S7 Summit- Histories

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2025/07/14

In the second of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the history of the parks of Season 7.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing

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39:46

S7 Summit- Visitorship

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2025/07/07

In the first of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the visitor experience of the parks of Season 7.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael

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29:19

Pride Mix: A Year at Stonewall with Ann Marie Gothard

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2025/06/30

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix Series, Mike and Dusty sit down at World Pride in Washington D.C. with Ann Marie Gothard, one of the two founders of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York, to talk about the evolution of Pride, Stonewall across generations, and the story of how the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center came to be. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail

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140- The Big Room: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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2025/06/23

After hiking down The Natural Entrance, Dusty and Mike take in Carlsbad Cavern's big room and all the cave formations therein.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and

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26:46

Pride Mix: A Year at Stonewall with Diana Rodriguez

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2025/06/16

One year after the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center's Opening, Mike and Dusty sit down with Diana Rodriguez, one of the two founders of the Visitor Center, at World Pride in Washington D.C. to talk about the journey to opening the Visitor Center, the role it plays in Stonewall's legacy, and the evolution of Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking

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52:33

139- Natural Entrance: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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2025/06/09

In this episode, Dusty and Mike head past dramatically lit speleothems as they descend down the Natural Entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and

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138- Lower Cave Tour: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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2025/06/02

In their first descent into Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Dusty and Mike explore the Lower Cave on a guided tour. 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael

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137- McKittrick Canyon Trail: Guadalupe Mountains...

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2025/05/26

Mike and Dusty hike up the McKittrick Canyon Trail to explore the Grotto, Notch, and other features along this historic trail in Guadalupe Mountains 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National

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20:36

Trail Mix: BATS!

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2025/05/19

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the importance of our flying mammal friends, bats!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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by

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136- Devil's Hall Trail: Guadalupe Mountains National...

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2025/05/12

Mike and Dusty brave the famous staircase on the Devil's Hall Trail in Guadalupe Mountains 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode

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Trail Mix: POINT

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2025/05/05

In this Trail Mix episode Dusty and Mike share the story of the paraplegic hikers who hiked Guadalupe Mountain in 1982.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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael

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135- Manzanita and Smith Springs: Guadalupe Mountains...

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2025/04/28

After hiking Guadalupe Peak, Mike and Dusty make their way to the Frijole Ranch area of Guadalupe Mountains National Park and hike the Smith Spring and Manzanita Spring loop trail. 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.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National

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