Episode 292 - Americans love their national parks. But with budget cuts and overcrowding, a lot of visitors are opting to visit nearby state parks, which often feature the same natural wonders but with less crowds. New York Times travel writer Ruffin Prevost joins the podcast to discuss his recent disoveries.

Read his work here: 

5 State Parks That Feel Like National Parks

7 State Parks That You Really Love, You Told Us So

Episode 292 - Americans love their national parks. But with budget cuts and overcrowding, a lot of visitors are opting to visit nearby state parks, which often feature the same natural wonders but with less crowds. New York Times travel writer Ruffin Prevost joins the podcast to discuss his recent disoveries.
Read his work here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/travel/state-parks-visit-colorado-nc-florida.html">5 State Parks That Feel Like National Parks</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/travel/best-state-parks-usa-readers-picks.html">7 State Parks That You Really Love, You Told Us So</a>

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Travel With Hawkeye

Travel With Hawkeye features Hall of Fame broadcaster and  Dallas morning radio host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guests, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye’s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler’s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to writer Mark Adams adventures at Machu Picchu. Travel With Hawkeye is "one of the most entertaining and funny travel podcast" Learn More at www.TravelWithHawkeye.net

Travel With Hawkeye features Hall of Fame broadcaster and &nbsp;Dallas morning radio host Mark &ldquo;Hawkeye&rdquo; Louis (96.3 KSCS) and his tales from a lifetime of travel and adventure. The podcast features a variety of celebrity guests, noted travel writers and a number of Hawkeye&rsquo;s travel companions. The topics range from Henry Winkler&rsquo;s tales of fly fishing in New Zealand to writer Mark Adams adventures at Machu Picchu. Travel With Hawkeye is "one of the most entertaining and funny travel podcast" Learn More at <a href="https://www.travelwithhawkeye.net">www.TravelWithHawkeye.net</a>

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