Explore first-hand, experiences and insights into the amazing National Parks around the United States. Whether you are experienced adventurers or first-time newcombers, we cover everything from the basics to the must-know-spots to family-friendly activities.
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ENP 19.8 Yosemite: Scratching The Surface: Geology & Rock Climbing In Yosemite National Park
12/13/2019Bryan chats with Park Geologist and Ranger Greg Stock on the forces that shaped Yosemite’s stunning scenery and the toll our warming climate is having on the park. Then, Danielle dives into mountaineering with Dave Bengston, director of Yosemite Mountaineering School, to learn about the highs and lows of this perennially popular park activity.
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ENP 19.7 Yosemite: Plan Your Trip with TripPossible
11/27/2019Danielle speaks with Nick Mock, owner of TripPossible. They are experts in vacation planning and travel advice and they specialize in planning trips to the national parks. Nick shares his tips and time-saving advice about travelling to a national park like Yosemite. He planned a trip there with his family in May 2019 and wants to help you make the most out of your visit there.
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ENP 19.6 Yosemite: Things To Do By Season with Yosemite Conservancy and Yosemite Hospitality
11/18/2019In this episode of our Yosemite series, Danielle gets tips and recommendations for visiting Yosemite National Park in every season from Adonia Ripple from Yosemite Conservancy, the park’s official nonprofit partner and Lisa Cesaro from Yosemite Hospitality, the park’s concessionaire.
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ENP 19.5 Yosemite: Ranger Shelton Johnson on The Buffalo Soldiers and Diversity in the National Parks
10/31/2019In this episode of our Yosemite series, Bryan had the opportunity to speak with Sergeant Elizy Bowman of the 9th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, aka Buffalo Soldiers, and Shelton Johnson, the interpretive park ranger who has brought Sargeant Bowman’s life story to park visitors and beyond.
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ENP 19.4 Yosemite: Ansel Adams’ Legacy
10/22/2019A visit to Yosemite National Park is incomplete without an evening of entertainment listening to musician and historian Tom Bopp perform in the piano lounge of the Wawona Hotel.
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ENP 19.3 Yosemite: John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt Camping Trip Told Through Song, An Interview with Tom Bopp
10/07/2019A visit to Yosemite National Park is incomplete without an evening of entertainment listening to musician and historian Tom Bopp perform in the piano lounge of the Wawona Hotel.
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ENP 19.2 Yosemite: Curious Characters in Nature - Parasitic Plants, Psychedelic Salamanders, And A Yodeling Ranger
09/23/2019If you tend to go it alone when visiting the parks, Danielle’s conversation with Yosemite National Park Ranger Erik Westerlund will entice you to seek out ranger-led activities and possibly even take a crack at yodelling.
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ENP 19.1 Yosemite: Trip Report
09/10/2019Bryan reflects on how the family got lucky with fantastic spring weather in early May in between snow storms. A challenge when planning your trip to Yosemite is how to avoid crowds, especially in the valley. Because of its immense popularity — there isn’t a typical “shoulder season” to rely on in order to beat the crowds. However, with some planning, you may be able to escape the bulk of the “crowd noise” by taking the trail less traveled.
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