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Gaze At the National Parks

Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.

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S8 Summit- Hiking Trails

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the hiking trails we hit while visiting Death Valley National Park, Saguaro National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our…

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S8 Summit- Wildlife

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the wildlife, ecosystems, and environments of the parks from this season including Death Valley National Park, Saguaro National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National…

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S8 Summit- Histories

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the history of the parks we visited this season including Death Valley National Park, Saguaro National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To…

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S8 Summit- Visitorship

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the things to see and the reasons to visit Death Valley National Park, Saguaro National Park, Pinnacles National Park, and White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our…

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Trail Mix: Top 5 Desert Hikes

After spending a lot of time in desert landscapes this season and beyond, Dusty and Mike chat important tips for hiking in the desert and their top 5 desert hikes. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram:…

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Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 2

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States from the Stonewall Uprising to the present day. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder .…

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158- Cactus Forest Trail: Saguaro National Park

In their final day in Saguaro National Park, Dusty and Mike head to East Saguaro to explore the trails in and around Cactus Forest Drive. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks Facebook: Gaze…

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Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 1

In this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States up through the Stonewall Uprising. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram:…

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157- Desert Drives and Nature Trails: Saguaro National Park

In this episode, Dusty and Mike take some scenic drives within both west and east Saguaro and get on some small trails to discover more about the park and its flora and fauna. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram:…

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Trail Mix: The Many Cacti of Saguaro NP

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike dive into cacti...well not literally because...ouch! But we do get to discussing the many cacti one can find at Saguaro National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here . To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder . Instagram:…

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