Rogue Ranger Radio

08/14/2026

Summer is almost over, but maybe you’re still looking to take a few camping trips, see some beautiful places, and maybe roast a few more s’mores before seasons end?

Yeah, us too. Come hang out with us and listen to our friend and colleague, Marlon McArthur Burney, talk all things Burney Falls. And legend has it, if you attend one of his campfire programs…. You just may get to make a s’more while you listen. 🔥

*** you will need a day use reservation for visiting Burney Falls until September 27th***

You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts 🎧 😎

07/17/2026

Wait…. What DID Teddy Roosevelt call McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park? 🧐

Come and find out in our newest episode- plus learn about the park’s new **day use reservation system, camping, and what all there is to do and see!

You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts 🎧 😎

**this is important if you want to visit!!!

07/17/2026

We have a brand new episode out today! We’re exploring McAuthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park with Marlon Sloan, the Park Interpretive Specialist, who tells us everything you should know about the best way to experience this beautiful, unique part of California. It’s a true Wonder of the World! Click on the YouTube link below, or listen on Apple or Spotify.

Summary:Join us as we explore the wonders of Burney Falls and nea...

06/19/2026

Hey everyone! Just for Father’s Day we dropped out latest episode, “The Dad Effect”, where Jenna and I talk about the influence our dads had on our respective careers in parks. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Find us on Apple and Spotify, or click the YouTube link below.

Happy Father’s Day!

Summary:Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar reflect on the parks and pla...

06/18/2026

On this week’s episode of Rogue Ranger Radio, we’re celebrating the dads in our lives, and the unique ways they got us outside and exploring- including Briggs Camp, an uncommon spot Jenna’s dad would take the family to for a weekend getaway. 🗻🌌

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts 🎧 😎

06/16/2026

And now for something completely different…

In our upcoming episode, Don and I get personal and share about the places, and people, who shaped us into who we are today. For both of us, and we’re betting many of you too, it was your dad or father figure who instigated your love of the outdoors and got you outside. We chat about our favorite places that our dads shared with us, and about a few unforgettable trips that our dads took us on…..for better or for worse.

Tell us, did your dad take you on any unforgettable trips? ❤️

06/02/2026

Episode 7 is out now! And we bet you’ve never learned about this historic spot in your fourth grade history class… (California History, for $400, Alex?)

In this episode, we’re talking with Katie Garchar, a Naturalist with East Bay Regional Park District-about Black Diamond Mine and its fascinating history in coal and sand mining!

So come take a deep dive with us, and learn about the past, but also what the park has to offer visitors now!

05/19/2026

Jenna here.
I’m a mom of 3 kids, 7 and under. And this is the podcast I wish had years ago, to find places to go with my family, that I knew with certainty, would be fun and family friendly.

So, Don and I created the podcast that does exactly that!

Come hang out with us over at Rogue Ranger Radio, where we recently spoke with Superintendent Lauren Shoemaker from Auburn State Recreation Area- she gave us the low down on where (and when) to take the kids when visiting .

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05/19/2026