Who Runs This Park – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Get a sneak peek into the hidden gem that is Lassen Volcanic National Park from the superintendent herself, Roseann Worley. Lassen Volcanic National Park is sometimes referred to as "Little Yosemite." Imagine all the geothermal and natural features of Yellowstone in a more condensed and less populated space—Roseann argues Lassen Volcanic is even better ;). Lassen Volcanic is located in Northeastern California and was the 15th national park established by Congress, in 1916, the same year the National Park Service itself was founded. The park is a crossroads, featuring all four types of volcanoes and a rich biodiversity, as it lies at the intersection of the southern Cascade Range, the northern Sierra Nevada, and the Great Basin area.

Listen to this episode to learn about the impact of fires on the park, the famous Benjamin Franklin (B.F.) Loomis’s photos of the 1914 and 1915 eruptions, the unique ways people recreate across the seasons in Lassen Volcanic, the role Search and Rescue teams play in the park, and the old ski lift and its archaeological remains. Roseann’s evident love for recreating in Lassen Volcanic shines through in our conversation, and you’ll be inspired to discover this hidden gem for yourself after listening to the episode.

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Who Runs This Park, presented by ExpertVoice, is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

"Sucking Wind" is a term coined by Crater Lake park rangers to describe the moment when someone walks up to the rim of the caldera for the first time and takes a deep breath, overwhelmed by the surreal scene. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Superintendent Craig Ackerman, the caretaker of this inspirational and sacred place, Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake National Park is located in Southern Oregon, and the lake itself is the deepest in the U.S. Known as the “Mirror of Heaven”, the lake’s deep blue color comes from its purity and clarity. In this episode, you'll learn about the historic journey of how Crater Lake became a National Park, thanks to the heroic and persistent efforts of a single person. You'll learn about story of the "Old Man of the Lake," a 30-foot log that floats vertically around the lake. And, you'll learn about Crater Lake's sister parks in Slovenia and China, the tale of a car in neutral tumbling 1,000 feet into the lake, and a unique biking event called Ride the Rim. After listening, Crater Lake will quickly jump to the top of your bucket list.

Correction Corner 

• The Ride the Rim Event website is https://ridetherimoregon.com/ 

Sponsors:

• Who Runs This Park is presented by ExpertVoice: Outdoor brands like Big Agnes, Mammut, La Sportiva, Chaco and more offer discounts on ExpertVoice of up to 60% off for industry experts like you. And you can join ExpertVoice for free today and see what brands you qualify for. So whatever the next adventure calls for, make sure you are prepared with expertvoice.com/parks and gear up for adventure.
• Go to ritualchocolate.com & use code WRTP to get 10% off any online purchase. They are my favorite chocolate brand so go you definitely gotta go and use the code!!

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Who Runs This Park, presented by ExpertVoice, is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

“Creating memories is an act of preservation.” Grand Teton Superintendent, Chip Jenkins, is passionate about the impact us as visitors can have in the national parks. By visiting and sharing that we value the outdoors to our families and friends, we are creating stewards of the national parks for generations to come. “The National Park Service cannot care for Grand Teton entirely on its own.” Listen in to Chip’s interview to hear his heart, learn about his extensive experience across our nation’s gems and get a behind the scenes look at the Grand Teton and all that is going on in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a place of international significance. 

Grand Teton National Park, located in Wyoming, is home to one of America’s most iconic landscapes: a jagged mountain range with its rugged peaks soaring abruptly from the valley floor, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring backdrop. Grand Teton is an adventure land for outdoor recreation and awe-inspiring wildlife sightings. As one of the first national parks I got to visit as a kid, it was an honor to learn more about this park from the superintendent himself. 

Episode Specific Links: 

• Check out the Grand Teton National Park’s partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :)
  • Grand Teton National Park Foundation aims to steward, protect, and enhance all that is special in Grand Teton National Park.

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Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by 

Danielle Bees

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How did a lawyer become the Superintendent of our nation’s second most visited national park? Listen in to hear how Ed Keable, Grand Canyon Superintendent, transitioned into the National Park Service after serving as the highest ranking civil service lawyer in the Department of the Interior. With a commute along the canyon rim everyday, the vista reminds him of his responsibilities as superintendent and of his first experience at the grand canyon many years before, where he experienced the spirituality and beauty of such an awe-inspiring backdrop. From climate challenges and indigenous affairs to managing deferred maintenance and flying in the occasional helicopter and plane over the canyon, there is never a dull day as Grand Canyon Superintendent. 

Grand Canyon National Park, located in Northern Arizona, looks timeless and at times even static but this is far from the truth, it is always changing with erosion and climate change and making the grand canyon accessible and preserved for generations to come is no easy task. I hope you get a sense for all that goes into protecting the Grand Canyon from this episode and leave more in awe of the staff behind it all. 

Episode Specific Links: 

• Check out the Grand Canyon’s park partner website to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) 
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy aims to preserve and protect the Grand Canyon for generations to come. Help them to keep the Grand Canyon grand. 

You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

The National Park Service participated in two SXSW panels & I got to go & “report” on the discussions and attend a few days of SXSW (a tech, music, film & culture conference in Austin, Texas each year) -- truly a dream come true!

This episode documents the two panels plus some fun tidbits and takeaways from my experience meeting National Park Service folks and folks across other governmental agencies and partners (like L.L.Bean & the National Park Foundation). With me documenting both the panels & my experience, this episode stands unique in comparison to superintendent interviews. 

Want to learn how the park service is ensuring they are at the forefront of the challenges both the government and the national park service are facing?  Want to get a feel for who I am & my heart behind Who Runs This Park? Listen in!!

As always, you can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

Step into the world of Glacier National Park alongside its superintendent, Dave Roemer, as he shares his deep insights into the park's rich tapestry of history and conservation efforts. Learn about his collaboration with indigenous tribes to restore the land and their cultural traditions, his “Drink Coffee with the Superintendent” initiative and his bold decisions to proactively combat climate change.

Glacier National Park is the crown jewel of our Park System. In the words of Dave Roemer, ““it's a wildlife park. I think it’s impossible to come here without having some kind of wildlife encounter.” This episode weaves together inspiring stories, new fun facts about Glacier, even insight into a huckleberry, thimbleberry sandwich.

Episode Specific Links: 

• Check out Glacier’s park partner websites to learn more & donate if you feel inspired :) 
  • Glacier National Park Conservancy aims to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of Glacier National Park. 
  • Glacier Institute aims to strengthen connections to the natural world through outdoor education (I wish I got the chance to do one of their programs as a kid!!!) 
  • Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates brings together people interested in the proper care, protection, management and preservation of Glacier National Park.

You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

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As someone whose love for the outdoors and desire to protect it for generations to come is evident, Kevin Schneider (Acadia Superintendent) gives us the inside scoop on the going-ons in Acadia National Park, from exciting housing projects, to his favorite places to ski within the park, to the various programs enabling people to spend time in Acadia (kids, teachers, etc), to the trails that were built during the late 1800s Rusticator Era, this is not an episode to miss! 

Acadia National Park is located in Maine, with stunning woodlands lined up against rocky beaches, glacier-scoured granite peaks such as Cadillac Mountain (the highest point on the U.S East Coast) and famous diners with mouth watering blueberry pancakes in its gateway community of Bar Harbor. 

Episode Specific Links: 

• Feeling inspired by the ways Friends of Acadia supports Acadia (their official non-profit partner)? Visit Friends of Acadia’s website to learn more & donate, ensuring Acadia continues to be a place of beauty and solitude for generations to come. 

You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by 

Danielle Bees

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BONUS EPISODE: There are over 400 National Park Sites outside of the 63 National Parks. This episode invites us deeper into the heart of the National Park Service where Eric Leonard, Superintendent of the High Plains Group (four National Park Sites across Colorado & New Mexico with a narrative arc tying them all together) shares his extensive experience across a wide array of national parks, historic sites, national monuments, etc. This episode is unique in that it doesn’t focus on a specific park but highlights riveting stories and fascinating new information -- this episode may take the cake in regards to one I learned the most in, and I am confident you will feel that way too. 

Stories and sites (you’ll have to listen to the episode to hear these teasers in full detail) include riding in a helicopter at Guadalupe Mountain National Park, going from the deadliest place in American soil (Andersonville National Historic Site) to a nuclear Armageddon (Minuteman Missile National Historic Site), to a full on rivalry between University of Oklahoma and University of Texas alumnae and to the acknowledgement of the power of Texas Pride (and unique fact that National Parks in Texas are unicorns in that federal land is hard to come by in the state).

Tune in for the journey. 

“Preservation of public land, an act known round the world” -- Yellowstone hails as America’s first National Park, coining what is widely known as America’s Best Idea, the National Park Service. In this episode, we are chatting with the big kahuna, Cam Sholly, Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. 

From heroically navigating a historic flood in 2022 (an 100% increase in cubic ft/s in the river since the last recorded flood), to both recognizing progress from a conservation perspective (as compared to the 1950-60s with folks lining up to feed bears out of garbage cans & the extirpation of the whole wolf population) and continuing to push for better protection and management of Yellowstone, to setting the standard for employee housing across the park service, Cam’s insight, leadership and experience captivates any listener. 

Did we mention Yellowstone was a big deal? With over 4M visitors annually, it is situated across three states (Montana, Idaho & Wyoming) and is known for its astonishing wildlife, geothermal wonders and awe-inspiring nature. Oh, and it also is the only place on the face of our planet that has this level of wildlife and visitor interface.

For more rad & adventurous stories, follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

Episode Specific Links:

• Feeling inspired? Visit Yellowstone Forever (Yellowstone’s official non-profit partner) to learn more and donate, ensuring Yellowstone continues to be protected and enjoyed!
• Mountain Journal: As a non-profit, Mountain Journal serves as both a journalistic watchdog and celebrant of Greater Yellowstone. What happens here has implications for other regions and MoJo is devoted to telling stories informed by truth and facts. They have an additionally awesome interview with Cam Sholly, check it out.

Cueing us into the ins-and-outs of desert parks, Jane Rodgers shares priceless tidbits on Joshua Tree, including how Minerva Hoyt, a marketing genius, promoted the establishment of Joshua Tree National Park, emphasizes that no park can operate as an island (highlighting the wide array of partnerships Joshua Tree has) and shares how they are working to achieve sustainable tourism amidst increased visitors and more people moving to surrounding communities. 

Joshua Tree, located in Southern California, is the convergence of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, creating a uniquely diverse range of animal and plant species. In addition, the rugged terrain, rock formations and vast night skies attract climbers and stargazers from around the world.

You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. 

Who Runs This Park is hosted and produced by Maddie Pellman, with music by Danielle Bees.

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