IN the Parks

IN the Parks IN the Parks is an Indiana state parks podcast, part of the Get Indiana podcast network

09/09/2026

Come with me to one more national park, Grand Canyon National Park! This park definitely lives up to the hype. We loved walking along the South Rim Trail to look down into the canyon, but I especially loved hiking down part of Bright Angel Trail! You'll also hear about Monument Valley and finding a place where Forest Gump was filmed, plus seeing all sorts of wild animals (hummingbirds, California condors, and elk) in the park.

I wrap up by sharing the hiking gear we were thankful for, our rankings for the six national parks we visited, and which pie from Gifford's in Capitol Reef National Park was the best!

Plus, you'll hear a little about what's coming up next for IN the Parks!

YouTube episodes are adapted from my podcast so are audio only but include pictures from the park. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

Interviews are from summer 2026 and have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hope to see you IN the Parks!

đź“ŤSummit Lake State Park summer color palette
09/03/2026

đź“ŤSummit Lake State Park summer color palette

09/03/2026

Patoka Lake, south of French Lick, Indiana, is a massive property with over 26,000 acres! In this episode, we'll explore all the great water activities you'll find there like boating and their commitment to excellent fishing.

We'll also spend time out of the water in the campgrounds and on the amazing trails. I biked on the hilly, paved multi-use trail and hiked several beautiful spots in the woods. You'll be transported through time when you hike The Narrows, a historic trail people have been using for over 200 years! We'll also meet the park's turtles and red tailed hawk.

Patoka Lake's water recreation will absolutely draw you in, but stay for the adventures you'll find on the trails too!

YouTube episodes are adapted from my podcast so are audio only but include pictures from the park. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

Interviews are from summer 2025 and have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hope to see you IN the Parks!

09/02/2026

Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, was our 5th stop in Utah's Mighty 5. We took on strenuous hikes and kid-friendly adventures! Arches has a spectacular entrance, accessible and back country hiking, a sizable nature center, and hundreds of arches. We loved spending a day and a half here! (Note: there are a TON of ravens in this park, and they will definitely come around if you have food. And even if you don't.) In this episode, you'll also learn about the Junior Ranger program and why 4th graders get in free.

We hiked: Delicate Arch, Double Arch, Balanced Rock, Sand Dune Arch, Broken Arch, The Windows, Turret Arch, and Park Avenue.

If you have a 4th grader (or will one day!), you'll want to learn about the Every Kid Outdoors program.

YouTube episodes are adapted from my podcast so are audio only but include pictures from the park. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

Interviews are from summer 2026 and have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hope to see you IN the Parks!

09/01/2026

📍Arches National Park in Moab, Utah, was our 5th stop in Utah’s Mighty 5. We took on strenuous hikes and kid-friendly adventures! Arches has a spectacular entrance, accessible and back country hiking, a sizable nature center, and hundreds of arches. We loved spending a day and a half here! In this episode, you’ll also learn about the Junior Ranger program and why 4th graders get in free.

We hiked: Delicate Arch, Double Arch, Balanced Rock, Sand Dune Arch, Broken Arch, The Windows, Turret Arch, and Park Avenue.

If you have a 4th grader (or will one day!), you’ll want to learn about the Every Kid Outdoors program.

09/01/2026

Join me at beautiful Hardy Lake north of Scottsburg, Indiana, where you'll find all the water recreation, hiking, or hunting you crave along with the state's largest raptor program! The Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center was once a place to rehabilitate animals and birds of all kinds. Now, their educational birds can be seen at parks and events across the state. Much of the funding for the center comes from the Friends of Hardy Lake and their fun events. Hear all about the park, volunteers, and the incredible birds who call it home!

Follow the Friends of Hardy Lake and be on the lookout for their next Breakfast with the Birds!

If you find an orphaned or injured animal, check out the DNR Fish and Wildlife resources for who to contact.

YouTube episodes are adapted from my podcast so are audio only but include pictures from the park. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

Interviews are from summer 2025 and have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hope to see you IN the Parks!

08/31/2026

[Note: Original release date Sept 2025. The podcast is almost 2 now!]
It’s my birthday AND the podcast’s one year anniversary! So today’s episode is a little different. My friends Halle and Kelcy are hosts of the travel podcast Love It There, and today they are interviewing ME about myself, the podcast, and the parks. Hope you enjoy this conversational episode and get to know me a little better!

Here are some of the Love It There episodes we reference in this episode:
-me talking about my trip to Berlin, Germany
-Backpacking Africa from Capetown to Cairo
-Ossian, Indiana

If you’ve traveled somewhere fun that you want to share about, reach out to Kelcy and Halle.

YouTube episodes are adapted from my podcast so are audio only but include pictures from the parks. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.

Interviews are from fall 2025 and have been edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hope to see you IN the Parks!

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