Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks

08/11/2025

Rocky Mountain National Park flood of 1982. In July 1982, the Lawn Lake Dam that was originally built in 1903, catastrophically failed and released over 30 million cubic feet of water. The flood devastated the Roaring River Valley and downstream Estes Park, killed three campers, and caused around $31 million in damages. The event led to the removal of several aging dams within the park.

08/10/2025

Take your guess now! What is this National Monument? There are 76 National Monuments managed under the National Park Service. This is just one of them. Established in 1931, it covers 84 acres. It is also unique as it is the only National Monument to sit entirely on Navajo Tribal Trust Land.

08/09/2025

What’s YOUR favorite national park? There are 63 big national parks with varying features such as mountains, canyons, rocky beaches and desert sand. Which is your favorite?

08/08/2025

What’s your destination? A quiet overlook, a hidden waterfall, a moment of stillness. They remind us to slow down and live the journey. Because in chasing the destination, we can miss the beauty right in front of us.

08/07/2025

🎒 F***y packs are back, Camelbaks never left, and backpacks? Well, they’ve got baggage!!

This week on the podcast, we’re spilling the trail tea on which hiking bag fits your vibe. Want hands-free hydration? Feeling that retro hip-pack energy? Need to haul snacks like a trail goblin? We’ve got the pack talk you didn’t know you needed!

🎧 Tune in and get your pack game on: https://twochickswithhikingsticks.com/2025/08/07/which-hiking-bag-fits-your-adventure-style/

Photo by S. Resendez Join us this week for a quick look at different types of bags you can use for different hiking situations. And while you’re planning your hike, don’t forget to visi…

08/06/2025

Fireflies. Flashing in unison. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to synchronous fireflies. It is one of the only places in the world where fireflies flash in unison. Thousands, gather each year for this eerie and magical natural light show, which is still not fully understood by scientists.

08/05/2025

May I have this dance? In the early 1900s, Lehman Caves was used for dances and community events, with visitors entering by candlelight. Today, it’s protected as part of Great Basin National Park and explored through guided tours only.

08/04/2025

Pristine Waters. Hidden Caves. Historic Mills. Hidden in the Missouri Ozarks lies a wild and winding treasure: the Ozark national scenic riverways! Home to the Current and Jack’s Fork rivers, it’s the first national park unit to protect a river system. Crystal clear Springs, historic Mills, deep caves, and scenic bluffs make it a paradise for paddlers hikers, and nature lovers alike.

08/03/2025

Epic views await you. Hiking at its best! At Great Basin National Park, high elevation trails like the Wheeler Peak Summit take you above 13,000 feet for jaw dropping views, ancient bristlecone pines, and crisp alpine air. It’s a challenging climb, but the reward is pure mountain magic.

08/02/2025

Hello friends and fellow lovers of nature!

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08/02/2025

“Loneliest Road in America” - Life Magazine. Ever wonder what it is like to drive down the loneliest road in America? It’s pretty desolate! No one and nothing for miles and miles.

08/01/2025

Park officials are urging visitors to plan ahead.