 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

&nbsp;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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The podcast features a variety of celebrity guest, 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 Hawkeye’s stories and adventures.
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Episodes of Travel With Hawkeye that features NY Times travel writers. 

Episodes of Travel With Hawkeye that features NY Times travel writers.

Travel With Hawkeye podcast Featuring NY TImes Writers

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>

Bonus Episode:  America's Undiscovered Gems - Our State Parks

Episode 312 - This year, we celebrate the 100th year of the iconic America highway, Route 66. Writer Jim Hinkley, author off Route 66,100 Years joins us to discuss the can't miss attractions and stops plus we discuss  the endearing legacy of this quintessential American roadway

Episode 312 - This year, we celebrate the 100th year of the iconic America highway, Route 66. Writer Jim Hinkley, author off<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Route-66-Years-Jim-Hinckley/dp/0760391483/ref=sr_1_4?adgrpid=189420361914&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ugxWUteOnXb63ueFnm0qRhRz49uOlno2uOwTQg7xSfCwWP801GDf5vaWRBKlOTY9swT6Ya__kq8zVkaa-3SKD-RnCac75TCMQzfOTh4P8NXLVCkhFV-_xqlj9980ybwyWG6ENAknQdms8QBzBKs2WEW9dqWfSI1VfSUf7lBWKU6SagBS-H60uDVrVhtRTZAkHH9qbvG3h3wMV5HKw6cIoEZzfgGAxkMj_K6eT7M1Y0M.sOQAjT7JY-Xa6werRayVXW-U9FDUWW2GDVreHZLul90&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=779736065906&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9026920&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=16924179505996981018--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=16924179505996981018&amp;hvtargid=kwd-981847630077&amp;hydadcr=2321_13460325_8636&amp;keywords=jim+hinckley+route+66&amp;mcid=c0d06ee5c6e53613ba730bca3e35b03f&amp;qid=1791473763&amp;sr=8-4"> Route 66,100 Years</a> joins us to discuss the can't miss attractions and stops plus we discuss &nbsp;the endearing legacy of this quintessential American roadway

Episode 312 100 Years of Route 66 Jim Hinkley

Episode 311 - New York Times Travel Writer Elaine Glusac has penned a piece discussing the new unwritten rules of air travel. Have you experienced the same travel mishaps that caused you to rewrite the rules of air travel? 

Episode 311 - New York Times Travel Writer Elaine Glusac has penned a piece discussing the<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/best-of-new-country-963/michelle-admits-shes-scared-of-the-cornfield-maze"> new unwritten rules of air travel. </a>Have you experienced the same travel mishaps that caused you to rewrite the rules of air travel?&nbsp;

7 New Rules of Air Travel

Episode 310 - David Yeskel (aka @CruiseGure on X) discusses his latest adventure, an luxurious cruise around Iceland

Episode 310 - David Yeskel (aka @CruiseGure on X) discusses his latest adventure, an luxurious cruise around Iceland

Bonus Episode: America's Undiscovered Gems - Our State Parks

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