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Gaze At the National Parks
Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 351

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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Season 7 Trail Map
Season 7
lundi 23 septembre 2024 • Duration 36:27
Its been a minute, but Mike and Dusty are back with our Trail Map for Season 7. Join us as we reveal the parks for this upcoming season through some trivia and games.
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 at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
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S6 Summit- Hiking Trails
Season 6
lundi 29 juillet 2024 • Duration 39:57
In the final Summit episode of Season 6, Mike and Dusty look at all of the hiking trails across the parks of Season 6 including Mammoth Cave National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Big Bend National Park, and Shenandoah 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: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trail Mix: Northern California Hiking with Felicia Leo Kemp
Season 6
lundi 27 mai 2024 • Duration 40:10
Dusty and Mike sit down with Felicia Leo Kemp to discuss the trails, parks, and terrain of hiking in Northern California.
Felicia Leo Kemp is the author of Northern California Hiking along with Anne Marie Brown published by Moon Travel Guides and available on Moon.com.
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella Klinger
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trail Mix: Bear Aware
Season 4
lundi 2 mai 2022 • Duration 31:45
Mike and Dusty unpack the recommended behaviors and actions of bear awareness.
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 at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
78- Hidden Lake Trail: Glacier National Park
Season 4
lundi 25 avril 2022 • Duration 46:18
On a very early morning, Dusty and Mike hike the Hidden Lake Trail from Logan Pass in Glacier 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: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trail Mix: National Park Week Trivia
Season 4
jeudi 21 avril 2022 • Duration 23:32
BONUS! To celebrate National Park Week 2022, it's an all trivia Trail Mix!
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 at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
77- Grinnell Glacier Trail: Glacier National Park
Season 4
lundi 18 avril 2022 • Duration 55:18
On their fourth day in Glacier National Park, Mike and Dusty head to the Many Glacier area to hike the Grinnell Glacier Trail from the Many Glacier Lodge.
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 at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trail Mix with Moon Travel Guides: Hilary Nangle and Acadia NP
Season 4
lundi 11 avril 2022 • Duration 43:41
Mike and Dusty sit down with Moon Travel Author Hilary Nangle to chat all about Acadia 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: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
76- The Highline Trail: The Way Back- Glacier National Park
Season 4
lundi 4 avril 2022 • Duration 59:25
In Part 2 of their hike on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, Mike and Dusty climb the grueling Grinnell Glacier Overlook Trail and make the trek back to Logan Pass.
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.
Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trail Mix: Going to the Sun Road
Season 4
lundi 28 mars 2022 • Duration 25:07
Dusty and Mike cover the history and construction of Going to the Sun road in Glacier 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.
Website: GazeAtTheNationalParks.com
Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParks
Facebook: Gaze at the National Parks
#gazeatthenationalparks
#hikeearlyhikeoften
#adventureisoutthere
Hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan
Episode Editing by Dustin Ballard
Original Artwork by Michael Ryan
Original Music by Dave Seamon
Music Producer: Skyler Fortgang
Check out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands









