Episodes

  • Mesa Verde National Park: Park History & General Information with Park Ranger Dalton Dorrell
    Jul 4 2025

    Dalton Dorrell is a Supervisory Park Ranger that focuses on Education, Community Outreach, and Interpretation at Mesa Verde National Park. In our conversation together, Ranger Dalton and I chatted through Mesa Verde's incredible history, tips and tricks for visitors, important safety rules and a whole lot more.

    Dalton is from south-western Colorado and has dreamed of working at Mesa Verde since he was a little kid. He even chased his dreams as a 12-year-old volunteering with the US Forest Service.

    I had an amazing time chatting with Ranger Dalton, he's a special human who cares deeply about our National Parks.
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    53 mins
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: Natural & Cultural Resources with Park Ranger Brinnen Carter
    Jun 27 2025

    Brinnen Carter is the Chief of Resources at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. In this episode, Ranger Brinnen and I chat all about the incredible natural and cultural resources of the Black Canyon.

    From traditional hunting grounds for ancient tribes to learning all about the individuals that make up the resource team, Brinnen shares fascinating information throughout this podcast.

    I had a blast getting to sit down with Park Ranger Brinnen, he's an incredible land manager with an amazing amount of knowledge.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: Geology, Wildlife & Park Information with Park Ranger Lori Rome
    Jun 20 2025

    Lori Rome is the Chief of Interpretation at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. She's had an incredible career with the National Park Service, working at some of the premier parks in the United States.

    In this episode, Lori and I chat all about the Black Canyon - from Geology to wildlife and a whole lot more.

    Lori also shares tips for visitors that are looking to do some of the top hikes and those that dare to scramble down to the bottom of the canyon.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Archeology & Human History with Park Ranger Ree Rodgers
    Jun 13 2025

    Ree Rodgers is the first and only archeologist at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. She is deeply passionate about her work and the human stories that make up our history.

    In this episode, Ree and I chat all about archeology, it's purpose, and the human stories that tell the story of the Great Sand Dunes.

    I really appreciate Ree, her storytelling and her work. Grateful to have had her on the podcast!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Natural & Cultural Resources with Park Ranger Fred Bunch
    Jun 11 2025

    Fred Bunch is the Chief of Resources at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Fred is a native of Alamosa, Colorado, and has been working at Great Sand Dunes for nearly 40 years.

    Fred has a very important role in the park, tasked with protecting and preserving the park's natural and cultural resources. In this podcast, we chat about what those resources are and what it means to Fred to be such a critical piece in protecting such a special area and park.

    Fred Bunch has such a wonderful, humorous personality. I feel very grateful to have spent time with him on the podcast!
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    44 mins
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Park Information with Park Ranger Sierra Willoughby
    Jun 6 2025

    Sierra Willoughby is the Chief of Interpretation at Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve. Sierra has served at 11 different National Park Service sites and is the definition of a park steward.

    In this podcast, Sierra and I discuss Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, from park rules to ways visitors recreate.

    Sierra is a wonderful guest who cares deeply about our national parks and wild places.
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    55 mins
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Fish Restoration & Wildlife with Park Ranger Dewane Mosher
    May 30 2025

    Dewane Mosher is a Park Ranger and Wildlife Biologist at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Dewane has had an interesting, and special, journey to the park service after spending two decades in the Army as a mechanic.

    In this episode, Dewane and I chatted about the incredible fish restoration story that has taken place in the waters that surround the Great Sand Dunes. We also discuss how to fish responsibly at the park, ways you can access the fish and much more!

    I loved having Dewane on the podcast, he is a selfless human who is passionate about the fish restoration projects.
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    53 mins
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Geology & Hydrology with Park Ranger Andrew Valdez
    May 23 2025

    Andrew Valdez is a Physical Scientist and is the first, and only, geologist at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. He is a native of Alamosa, Colorado - which is the gateway city to the Great Sand Dunes. Valdez was hired full-time with the NPS in 1994 and his work as a geologist helped lead the Great Sand Dunes to national park status.

    In this conversation, Andrew and I chatted all about the geology and hydrology of this magnificent landscape.

    It was such an honor to have Andrew join the podcast. He is filled with incredible passion and knowledge for the Great Sand Dunes.
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    47 mins