The Secret Lives of Parks

National Parks Conservation Association
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The Secret Lives of Parks

Unusual stories from some of America’s most beloved and inspirational places — our national parks.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Angel of Glen Echo

    Clara Barton was a trailblazer who devoted her life to helping people in need, and who revolutionized disaster response in the process. But the national historic site where she once lived and worked is now in serious disrepair. After pushing back on a problematic renovation plan, a small group of dedicated historians is helping the National Park Service to honor her legacy more fully.

    34 min

  2. FEB 27

    Save the Dinosaurs

    Dinosaur National Monument preserves one of the richest collections of late Jurassic remains on Earth. But where there are fossils, there are often fossil fuels. Could a push for new drilling and mining threaten this beloved park and its prehistoric reptiles?

    42 min

  3. JAN 28

    Photographing Parks After Dark

    When night falls at a national park, many visitors pack up and head home — but dark skies offer rare wonders worth staying up to see. Get tips on where to go and ways to photograph parks after dark.

    29 min

  4. 12/16/2024

    A New Park for an Old Hero?

    A proposed Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park would protect the threatened Mojave Desert tortoise and help many other species thrive, including people.

    35 min

  5. 11/05/2024

    A School Year on Wheels

    One Minnesota family uprooted their lives to go on a year-long adventure to national parks, building an educational curriculum around the public lands on their trip, and getting a taste of the joys and challenges of “roadschooling.”

    35 min

  6. 10/01/2024

    The Woman Behind the Weekend

    The home of trailblazer Frances Perkins could soon become our newest national park site, making it just the thirteenth devoted to women’s history. Yet few people know much about the first female U.S. cabinet secretary, who established many of the workplace protections we take for granted.

    34 min

  7. 09/10/2024

    In the Footsteps of Grizzlies

    Can humans learn to coexist with some of the largest, most ferocious animals on the landscape? Former park ranger Kevin Grange has followed this question — and his love for grizzly bears — to some of the wildest lands and waters in North America, documenting ways to give humans and grizzlies a better chance at survival.

    29 min

  8. 08/28/2024

    For the Love of Dog

    A new guide to dog accessibility at national parks can help people traveling with pets know what to expect at sites across the country. In this episode, we explore concerns, best practices — and a few horror stories to keep in mind — when visiting parks with our furry best friends.

    35 min
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Unusual stories from some of America’s most beloved and inspirational places — our national parks.

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  • Creator
    National Parks Conservation Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 National Parks Conservation Association
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