Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks

11/20/2025

🪾 Petrified Forest might look still and silent, but it once teemed with life—towering forests, crocodile-like hunters, tiny early dinosaurs, and massive wildfires that scorched the land! Today, those secrets remain locked in stone, waiting for curious travelers to look a little closer. Join us on a trip to the Petrified Forest National Park. 🌿

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Photo by S. Resendez Imagine yourself in some open grasslands…the weather is humid and rainy. You can see that there’s a lush, beautiful forest nearby and in the river, there are large,…

11/13/2025

CLOSED!

Well...we went to Fort Union in New Mexico and couldn't even get a lousy t-shirt! But we did get a little walk in. Come with us!

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When Fort Union National Monument was closed during the government shutdown, we discovered that sometimes the best stories are found just beyond the gates. J...

11/06/2025

Sometimes, the best reset is under open skies. 🌤️ Take a quiet walk along the creek, listen to the birds, and let nature do the rest. Visit Cibolo Creek Nature Center and find your peace in the Hill Country.

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Join us as we explore the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, Texas—a breathtaking 100-acre preserve where nature, history, and conservation come together. From ...

10/30/2025

Redwoods don’t just tower above the world — they help create it. These magnificent trees can absorb up to 40% of their water from coastal fog, turning the forest into its own misty, self-watering ecosystem. Join us as we walk through the some of the tallest trees on earth! 🌫️🌲

https://twochickswithhikingsticks.com/2025/10/30/redwood-national-forest-secrets-of-the-tallest-trees-on-earth/

Image courtesy of NPS When people think of the Redwood National Forest, the first thing that comes to mind is the trees. Redwood National Forest is home to some of the tallest trees on earth, but t…

10/23/2025

Every trail in Acadia National Park tells a story — from the Wabanaki people who first named its mountains to the artists and adventurers who helped preserve it. Join us as we hike through centuries of history, culture, and conservation in one of America’s most breathtaking parks. 🥾✨

https://twochickswithhikingsticks.com/2025/10/23/hiking-the-history-and-culture-of-acadia-national-park/

"Cultural, Historical, Natural"

10/16/2025

It's that time again! You have questions and we do our best to answer them...that's right...it's a trail mix!

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If you have any questions you'd like to ask or information YOU'D like to share, drop a comment here or on YouTube.

Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks podcast aims to entertain and educate about the outdoors.In this episode, we'll be talking about the following topics:1) Precau...

10/10/2025

Take a ride through Yosemite’s winding autumn roads and into the heart of Yosemite Valley, where two of the park’s most iconic landmarks — El Capitan and Half Dome — tell a story written in stone.

Discover how glaciers, fire, and time shaped these breathtaking granite giants that tower thousands of feet above the valley floor. Perfect for first-time visitors, geology lovers, and anyone dreaming of a Yosemite adventure.

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10/09/2025

From thundering waterfalls to granite cathedrals that scrape the sky — Yosemite National Park never fails to leave us speechless. 🏞️ Come explore the trails, stories, and hidden corners that make this park a true natural masterpiece.

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Photo by S. Resendez In the. mid-1800’s, California was the place to be. Gold had been discovered. The race was on to get the gold and nothing would stand in the way of the prospectors lookin…

10/08/2025

The colors, the smell of pine, the crunch of leaves ... there's nothing better than hiking in the Fall. Let's go!

10/07/2025

National preserves are some of the most unique protected lands in the U.S.

Unlike national parks, these wild spaces protect fragile ecosystems and allow traditional activities like hunting, fishing, and trapping. With only 21 preserves nationwide, they balance conservation with cultural heritage, keeping our landscapes—and traditions—alive.

Explore the untamed beauty of our national preserves and learn why they’re essential to the future of public lands.

10/06/2025

The National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and some state parks offer Junior Ranger programs to practically anyone and everyone - regardless of age! Why not come and learn more about the places you visit, earn a cool patch and/or badge, and get your certificate of achievement?

10/05/2025

Gettysburg National Military Park isn’t just a historic site — it’s one of the most haunted national parks in the U.S. From phantom cannon blasts to ghostly soldiers, it’s like stepping back in time… in the creepiest way!