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Gaze at the National Parks Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America's National Parks. Subscribe to our podcast

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.

On what was an extremely hot day in Death Valley National Park, Mike and Dusty scramble over boulders, go up and over dr...
08/12/2025

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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Dusty and Mike talk about the upcoming entrance fee changes to the National Parks in 2026.🏔️
01/12/2025

Dusty and Mike talk about the upcoming entrance fee changes to the National Parks in 2026.
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In this week’s episode, we hike the Ubehebe Crater in we talk about lost keys, wind suits we wore as kids, and welcome ...
24/11/2025

In this week’s episode, we hike the Ubehebe Crater in we talk about lost keys, wind suits we wore as kids, and welcome to the stage Katie Keurig.

A small preview for tomorrow’s episode. Any guesses what trail we are on?
24/11/2025

A small preview for tomorrow’s episode. Any guesses what trail we are on?

The mounds of Red Cathedral in the Golden Canyon loop trail.
21/11/2025

The mounds of Red Cathedral in the Golden Canyon loop trail.

This week’s episode looks at all the ways to help yourself while hiking in the heat. Dusty and Mike cover the official g...
20/11/2025

This week’s episode looks at all the ways to help yourself while hiking in the heat. Dusty and Mike cover the official guidelines and on the trail tips for getting to the end of a very hot trail.
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For those who guessed Artist Palette, ya nailed it. In this week’s episode, we do a bunch of small trails in Death Valle...
15/11/2025

For those who guessed Artist Palette, ya nailed it. In this week’s episode, we do a bunch of small trails in Death Valley including Natural Bridge, Artist Palette, and Devil’s Golf Course
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Excited for tomorrow’s episode where we explore the second photo here. Can you guess?
10/11/2025

Excited for tomorrow’s episode where we explore the second photo here. Can you guess?

Check out this week’s Trail Mix- Top 5 Fall Hikes where we chat all about some perfect hiking trails for the Fall in the...
06/11/2025

Check out this week’s Trail Mix- Top 5 Fall Hikes where we chat all about some perfect hiking trails for the Fall in the National Parks. And take a quick peek at some of the views on these hikes. Link in bio and everywhere you find your podcasts. .

The undeniable golden, Golden Canyon Trail in
29/10/2025

The undeniable golden, Golden Canyon Trail in

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike discuss the 2025 government shutdown and its impact on the National Parks. ...
21/10/2025

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

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 o...
13/10/2025

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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