Synopsis
Avid hikers Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan share their adventures on the trails of America's National Parks and play all of the games along the way. Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthere#gazeatthenationalparksOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon
Episodes
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Trail Mix: Gaze at the National Mall Pt. 1
09/12/2019 Duration: 39minOn this first installment of Gaze at the National Mall, Mike and Dusty break down the stories of the artistic design for the Memorials and Monuments of National Mall in Washington D.C.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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30- White Oak Canyon Trail: Shenandoah NP
02/12/2019 Duration: 57minOn this 6 mile there-and-back, deep in the woods of Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, Mike and Dusty pass the five waterfalls featured White Oak Canyon Trail as well as learn each other's food limitations.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Native American Heritage Month
25/11/2019 Duration: 40minNovember is Native American Heritage Month. In this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty break down the creation of this commemorative month, what is and how to practice Native Land Acknowledgment, and the exhibits featured currently in the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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29- Old Rag Mountain: Shenandoah NP
18/11/2019 Duration: 01h03minMike and Dusty dance to Abba and climb the Old Rag Trail, the crowning centerpiece of Shenandoah National Park.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Hawai'i Park Updates
11/11/2019 Duration: 27minIn this Trail Mix, Mike and Dusty bring you some updates on what is currently happening in the National Parks of Hawaii as well as invent a new game called Doo-doo Crimes.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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28- Haleakala National Park Pt. 2
04/11/2019 Duration: 58minDusty and Mike delicately maneuver around Nene and venture toward what feels like Maleficent's Castle as they complete the Sliding Sands Trail at Haleakala National Park.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Kauai Bucket List
28/10/2019 Duration: 30minAfter hiking the Kalalau Trail and the Secret Falls Trail, Mike and Dusty cover all of things to include in a Kauai Bucket List.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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27- Haleakala National Park Pt. 1
21/10/2019 Duration: 01h08minAfter driving up past the cloud line, Mike and Dusty make new friends while hitchhiking to the summit in order to tackle the Sliding Sands Trail in Haleakala National Park.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Kalalau Trail Pt. 2
14/10/2019 Duration: 34minAfter hiking the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail to the Hanakapiai Beach, Mike and Dusty use their permits to continue on the remaining nine miles toward the Kalalau Beach.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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26- Craters and Petroglyphs: Hawai'i Volcanoes NP
07/10/2019 Duration: 44minOn the final trek through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Dusty and Mike find the correct Devastation Trail, drive the Chain of Craters Road to the Holei Sea Arch, and hike the Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Trail.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Kalalau Trail Pt. 1
30/09/2019 Duration: 48minDusty and Mike endeavor onto what has been named one of world's most dangerous trails located on Hawaii Napoli Coast on the island of Kauai. From falling rocks, steep cliffs and the infamous "Crawler's Ledge," they embark on the first leg of the 22 mile round trip trek to the Kalalau Beach on the Kalalau Trail.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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25- Kiluea Iki Trail: Hawai'i Volcanoes NP
23/09/2019 Duration: 46minAfter nearing the edge of an active volcano in Episode 24, Mike and Dusty finally walk across the surface of an active volcano on the Kiluea Iki Trail.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Secret Falls- Kauai, Hawai'i
16/09/2019 Duration: 26minOn the island of Kauai, Dusty and Mike kayak up the Wailua River and hike the extremely muddy trail to Secret Falls...all while wearing flip flops.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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24- Halema'uma'u Trail: Hawai'i Volcanoes NP
09/09/2019 Duration: 55minDusty and Mike travel to Big Island, Hawai'i to hike the trails of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. From the Sulfur Banks to HaleMa'uMa'u Trail, they venture to the edge of an active volcano.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Season 2 Trail Map
03/09/2019 Duration: 15minIn a game of Guess That Park, Mike and Dusty announce the National Parks that will be featured in Season 2. Play along and guess that park!Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Trail Mix: Endangered Species
02/09/2019 Duration: 19minYou endangered, girl. On this final Trail Mix of Season 1, Dusty and Mike cover the new provisions to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and review the NPS guidelines for interact with wildlife (a.k.a. Don't Touch the Animals).Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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S1 Summit Part 4: Hiking Trails
26/08/2019 Duration: 28minIn the final installment of the Season 1 Summit, Mike and Dusty compare the hiking trails and terrain across all of the National Parks of Season One.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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S1 Summit Part 3: Current Events
19/08/2019 Duration: 32minFrom little baby California condors to synchronized fireflies, from moose collars to new hybrid birds, Dusty and Mike talk all the current hot gossip at the ten parks they visited this season in Part 3 of the Season 1 Summit.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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S1 Summit Part 2: Ecosystems
12/08/2019 Duration: 30minMike and Dusty loop back around to the ten National Parks from Season 1 to cover all things ecosystems, natural habitats, native plants, and the threat of climate change.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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S1 Summit Part 1: Visitorship
05/08/2019 Duration: 28minIn Part 1 of the Season 1 Summit, Mike and Dusty take a look at Visitorship across this season's ten National Parks: Yosemite, Bryce Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Congaree, Rocky Mountain, Cuyahoga Valley, and Acadia.Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.comInstagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National ParksTwitter: @GazeAtTheParks #gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin BallardOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave SeamonMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gaze-at-the-national-parks/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands