Gaze At the National Parks
Episodes
Season 2 Trail Map
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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!For more of...
Trail Mix: Endangered Species
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 th...
S1 Summit: Hiking Trails
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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.F...
S1 Summit: Current Events
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From little baby California condors to synchronized fireflies, from moose collars to new hybrid birds, Dusty and Mike talk all the current hot gossip ...
S1 Summit: Ecosystems
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty loop back around to the ten National Parks from Season 1 to cover all things ecosystems, natural habitats, native plants, and the threa...
S1 Summit: Visitorship
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
23- Two Peaks, Three Mountains: Acadia National Park
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike summit two peaks and three mountains on their third day in Acadia National Park, and then see the movie Hereditary.For more of our epis...
Trail Mix: Breweries of the National Parks
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty highlight all of the breweries they have visited in their National Park adventures and detail the best brews at each one.For more of ou...
22- Bar Island, Beehive, & Beyond: Acadia National Park
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On their second day in Acadia National Park, Mike and Dusty hike over to the elusive Bar Island, climb down the Beehive and hike a number of other tra...
Trail Mix: Salute to America?
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike spill all the tea on why the National Park Service diverted $2.5 Million from public fees to fund "Salute to America" and all t...
21- Cadillac Mountain & Great Head: Acadia National Park
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty journey to Maine to explore the Queen of Choose Your Own Adventures: Acadia National Park. ON their first day, they summit Cadillac Mou...
Pride Mix: Ok, Cupid
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this second Pride Mix of Pride Month, Dusty and Mike dive into all things gay dating: first dates, horror stories, and the rare times when things w...
20- Buckeye and Valley Trails: Cuyahoga Valley National Parks
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On their second day in Ohio, Mike and Dusty make an epic loop out of the Valley Trail and the Buckeye Trail and see a baby deer along the way. For mo...
Pride Mix: The NPS LGBTQ Heritage Theme Study
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Pride Month, Dusty and Mike take a look at the National Park Service's LGBTQ Heritage Theme Study from 2016, an NPS effort to have mo...
19- Brandywine Falls Trail: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In their first adventure in Ohio, Mike and Dusty explore the Brandywine Falls Trail and one section of the Buckeye Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National P...
Trail Mix: Road Trip - Part 4: Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of the Road Trip story, Mike and Dusty run into ghosts and salty hosts in Savannah, Georgia and stop in Charleston, South Car...
18- Grand Lake: Rocky Mountain National Park
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike complete their adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park on the Grand Lake side of the park with the Colorado River Trail and the Green...
Trail Mix: Trail Hacks
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent adventure in Colorado, Mike and Dusty share some newly discovered trail hacks for hiking success. For more of our episodes on hikes in...
17- Cub Lake: Rocky Mountain National Park
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As they continue their hiking in the Estes park side of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mike and Dusty hike the Cub Lake Trail and discover quite a few ...
Trail Mix: Road Trip - Part 3: Universal Studios
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of the story of the Florida Road Trip, Mike and Dusty tackle both parks in Universal Studios and cover all things Harry Potter.For more of o...
16- Deer Mountain: Rocky Mountain National Park
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike journey up the Deer Mountain Trail on the Estes Park side of the Rocky Mountain National Park, and deal with a unmarked path that disap...
Trail Mix: Road Trip - Part 2: Disney World
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty continue their Florida Road Trip with a stop in Disney World and break down exactly how to do the four major Disney parks in one day.Fo...
15- Canyonlands National Park
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike complete their trek through Utah by exploring the Islands in the Sky at Canyonlands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes i...
The Photo Album: Part 1
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Mike and Dusty make a new acquaintance while on a road trip in Florida, a vintage photo album becomes a mystery they need to solve.#LookingForApr...
Trail Mix: Ellis Island and Liberty Island National Monuments
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty announce a new installment of Trail Mix: the exploration of National Monuments, and for the first of this new adventure they journey to...
14- Delicate Arch & Park Avenue: Arches National Park
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After dinner in Moab with the Hiking Mamas, Mike and Dusty hike up to Delicate Arch and then round out their time in Arches National Park by seeing Do...
Trail Mix: Road Trip - Part 1: The Drive
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty take a trip in the way back machine in the first installment of The Florida Road Trip Story. In Part I, they hit the road on Holy Thurs...
13- The Devil's Garden: Arches National Park
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty hit the roads of Utah and make it to Arches National Park and hike the famous Devil's Garden Trail. And find some wonderful hiking ...
Trail Mix: Free Solo Review
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike talk about and review the film Free Solo, the 2019 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary. Free Solo follows Alex Honnold on a free...
12- Congaree National Park, SC
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty head to South Carolina's only National Park, Congaree National Park, to hike the trails and face arachnophobia square in the face.F...
Trail Mix: Walkabout
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty cover a lot of ground on this trip in the way back machine to the literal marathons that led them to hiking the National Parks. And Dus...
11- Five More Trails: Zion National Park
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After hiking Angels Landing, Dusty and Mike take on five more trails in Zion National Park: The Grotto Trail, The Lower and Upper Emerald Pools Trails...
Trail Mix: Jeopardy
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty talk through their affinity for Jeopardy style trivia and how it became a fixture of the podcast.For more of our episodes on hikes in t...
10- Angels Landing: Zion National Park
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On their second day in Zion National Park, Mike and Dusty brave the chains of the Angels Landing Trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and o...
Trail Mix: The Joshua Tree Problem and Beyond
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike cover the unfortunate consequences of the government shutdown on the National Park Service, specifically the beautiful and fragile Josh...
9- Hidden Canyon: Zion National Park
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On their first National Park adventure, Dusty and Mike journey up the Hidden Canyon Trail in Zion National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in...
Trail Mix: Government Shutdown Breakdown
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike break down exactly what the government shutdown means for the National Park Service and visiting our National Parks.For more of our epi...
Trail Mix: Giving and Receiving
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike talk all about the holidays and the culture around gift giving, and they create the plot to a new Hallmark holiday film.For more of our...
8- Origin Story
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty take us all the way to their origin story, how they met, and what brought them to the National Parks. For more of our episodes on hike...
Trail Mix: Hiking Gear
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike talk all things hiking gear: clothes, boots, poles, bags, stores, and more. And they address the controversial topic of men's break...
7- Mount Le Conte: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty adventure up to the top of Mount Le Conte in Smoky Mountain National Park of Tennessee. And Jeopardy gets cut throat.For more of our ep...
Trail Mix: Trail Terms & Strenuous Hikes
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever had questions about terms used on a trail or in a park, Mike and Dusty cover them all, and introduce their new grading system for strenuou...
6- Best Laid Plans: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." On the second day of hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a number of obstacles...
Trail Mix: Asheville, NC
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty talk adventures in Asheville, North Carolina, the River Arts District, and go deep on Hallmark movies. For more of our episodes on hik...
5- Mount Camerer: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first LIVE episode from the trail, Mike and Dusty hike up the Mount Cammerer Trail in the Smoky Mountains, get caught up in the ghostly mist, a...
Trail Mix: Smoky Mountains & Voting
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty are headed to the Smokies! The share their upcoming Smoky Mountain National Park adventures and talk exercising those civic duties. Fo...
4- Peek-A-Boo Trail, Part 2: Bryce Canyon National Park
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty complete their journey through the alien landscape that is Bryce Canyon National Park all the way up to Bryce Point, down the Peak-A-Bo...
Trail Mix: Halloween
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Dusty talk Halloween costumes of the past and present, tips for making your costume go the distance, and all the scary movies.For more of our...
3- Peek-A-Boo Trail, Part 1: Bryce Canyon National Park
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike travel to Bryce Canyon National Park and journey through the alien landscape along the Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail. For more of our episodes...
Trail Mix: Car Etiquette
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this Trail Mix, Dusty and Mike cover all the bases on car etiquette, from music to bathroom breaks to snacks to farts.For more of our episodes on h...
2- Vernal & Nevada Falls: Yosemite National Park
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike make their way up the steep 600 stone steps on the Mist Trail on the way to Vernal and Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park.For more ...
1- Yosemite Falls: Yosemite National Park
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dusty and Mike adventure up the treacherous and exhausting Yosemite Falls Trail in Yosemite National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this ...