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Mike and Dusty are back with the Trail Map for Season 9! Through games and drag corner they reveal the parks and trails they'll explore in Season 9.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

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.

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Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

After hiking up to Wasson Peak, the tallest Peak in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty make a big loop out of this trail and return down the Hugh Norris and Sendero Esperanza Trail.

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In this Trail Mix Episode Mike and Dusty discuss the history of the Colorado River and the dire straits it currently is in.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

On their first day in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty trek through thousands of saguaro cacti while hiking the tallest peak in the park right in the middle of a desert super bloom.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

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Dusty and Mike talk about the latest moves by our Environmental Disaster in Chief to reorganize the National Forests for nefarious purposes.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike hike the Alkali Flats Trail, the longest dune trail in full exposure, in White Sands National Park.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike talk about the evolution of White Sands National Park and the flora and fauna found there.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike explore the small trails of White Sands National Park and learn all about gypsum sand fields.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty interview democrat Alex Kelloff running for Congress in Colorado's third district to unseat the current Republican incumbent.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

On their second day in Pinnacles National Park, Dusty and Mike hike behind the high peaks on the Balconies Cliff Trail and see more of the elusive California Condor.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike discuss the best National Parks to visit in the winter and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring.

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Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty finally have a first hand encounter with the elusive California Condor while hiking the High Peaks Trail and then venture down the Condor Gulch Trail in Pinnacles National Park.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike chat all about California Condors and our experiences with them in Pinnacles National Park.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty search for the elusive California Condor while climbing the High Peaks Trail in Pinnacles National Park.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this Trail Mix Episode, Mike and Dusty talk about the moves by the Trump Administration to delete history from the National Parks.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty venture in the Bear Gulch Caves in Pinnacles National Park, a cave system created by broken pinnacles.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss Dark Sky Areas and the qualities of Dark Sky Parks.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In the epic conclusion of the hike on Mount Perry in Death Valley National Park, Dusty and Mike get their trail names and brave the epic uphill upon the return.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike chat about water conservation for plants, animals, and people in the desert.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty tackle by far the most difficult hike in Death Valley National Park. In the first part of a two-episode hike, they laugh about being the teacher's special helper all the while climbing some of Death Valley's most arduous incline.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

On what was an extremely hot day in Death Valley National Park, Mike and Dusty scramble over boulders, go up and over dry falls, and follow literal arrows on the ground while hiking the small, but textured Mosaic Canyon Trail.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike talk about the upcoming entrance fee changes to the National Parks in 2026.

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Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty travel to the North end of Death Valley National Park to hike the large crater and all of the small craters of the Ubehebe Crater area.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike go over safety tips and tricks for hiking in the heat and how to keep yourself safe.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Featuring small trails of Death Valley National Park, over a few days, Mike and Dusty explore Natural Bridge, Artist Pallette, Stovepipe Wells, and Devil's Golf Course, foursmall adventure worth tagging onto longer hiking trails in Death Valley National Park.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike go over tips and tricks for Fall hiking and camping and discuss their favorite hiking trails for the Fall.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

From desire paths in Red Cathedral to guitars at Zabriskie Point to the heat exposure in Gower Gulch, Mike and Dusty make the entire epic loop through Golden Canyon in Death Valley National Park.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the 2025 government shutdown and its impact on the National Parks.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Mike and Dusty can't fight the moonlight on the night they explore Bad Water Basin, from a tent full of sand to a pair of ballet flats flying into the darkness, an evening exploring the Salt Flats of Death Valley National Park proves to be more of an adventure than anticipated.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike take some time to look at how the environment and environmental policy is fairing under the current administration (Hint: It's not great).

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In the first episode of Season 8, Mike and Dusty explore all of the Pup Fish Pools in Death Valley National Park. From Point of Rocks, Devil's Hole, and Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge, they find all the spots to see the endangered and native Pup Fish.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

Dusty and Mike are back with a new season on the trails of the National Parks. Learn all about the parks of Season 8 through some trivia that will test your knowledge and stretch your brain.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

It's the Final Episode of Season 7, and the final Summit Episode of the series! Mike and Dusty look at all of the hiking trails from Season 7 covering the highlights and the grunts from every trail all the while giving superlatives to all of them, and naming the Trail of the Season.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In the third of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the ecosystems and wildlife of the parks from Season 7 including Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In the second of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the history of the parks of Season 7.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In the first of their four Summit episodes, Dusty and Mike discuss the visitor experience of the parks of Season 7.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix Series, Mike and Dusty sit down at World Pride in Washington D.C. with Ann Marie Gothard, one of the two founders of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York, to talk about the evolution of Pride, Stonewall across generations, and the story of how the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center came to be.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

After hiking down The Natural Entrance, Dusty and Mike take in Carlsbad Cavern's big room and all the cave formations therein.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

One year after the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center's Opening, Mike and Dusty sit down with Diana Rodriguez, one of the two founders of the Visitor Center, at World Pride in Washington D.C. to talk about the journey to opening the Visitor Center, the role it plays in Stonewall's legacy, and the evolution of Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. 

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang

In this episode, Dusty and Mike head past dramatically lit speleothems as they descend down the Natural Entrance of Carlsbad Caverns.

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Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

Original Artwork by Michael Ryan

Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger

Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang