This episode celebrates some of the (many) things we love about our National Parks. Writer and filmmaker Dayton Duncan (TheNational Parks: America's Best Idea) details some of the history behind the National Parks, and his most memorable filming experiences; Sarana Riggs, member of the Navajo Nation, speaks on the Indigenous roots of Grand Canyon National Park and the ongoing work Grand Canyon Trust does to preserve this legacy; Lauren Gay, aka Outdoorsy Diva, shares some of her favorite National Park experiences and some helpful tips for novices; Matt and Brad from Hello Ranger talk about the bats at Carlsbad, the best National Parks to bring your dog, and much more. Oh, and here's a link to Thrillist Caravan (the trip we mention at the end of the show!)

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This episode celebrates some of the (many) things we love about our National Parks. Writer and filmmaker Dayton Duncan (<a href="http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/">The National Parks: America's Best Idea</a>) details some of the history behind the National Parks, and his most memorable filming experiences; <a href="https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/staff/sarana-riggs">Sarana Riggs</a>, member of the Navajo Nation, speaks on the Indigenous roots of Grand Canyon National Park and the ongoing work <a href="https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/">Grand Canyon Trust</a> does to preserve this legacy; Lauren Gay, aka <a href="https://outdoorsydiva.com/">Outdoorsy Diva,</a> shares some of her favorite National Park experiences and some helpful tips for novices; Matt and Brad from <a href="https://hellorangercommunity.com/">Hello Ranger </a>talk about the bats at Carlsbad, the best National Parks to bring your dog, and much more. Oh, and here's a link to <a href="https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/thrillist-caravan-finger-lakes-new-york">Thrillist Caravan</a> (the trip we mention at the end of the show!) Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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This episode celebrates some of the (many) things we love about our National Parks.

Why We Love Our National Parks (and You Should, Too)

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