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Gaze At the National Parks

Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan

S8 Summit- Visitorship

July 05, 2026 11:32pm 29 min

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the things to see and the reasons to visit Death Valley National Park, Sa...

Trail Mix: Top 5 Desert Hikes

June 28, 2026 11:05pm 36 min

After spending a lot of time in desert landscapes this season and beyond, Dusty and Mike chat important tips for hiking in the desert and their top 5 desert hikes.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other Natio...

Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 2

June 22, 2026 2:05am 26 min

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States from the Stonewall Uprising to the present day. For more of our episodes on hikes in...

158- Cactus Forest Trail: Saguaro National Park

June 14, 2026 11:05pm 46 min

In their final day in Saguaro National Park, Dusty and Mike head to East Saguaro to explore the trails in and around Cactus Forest Drive.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To ...

Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 1

June 07, 2026 11:32pm 27 min

In this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States up through the Stonewall Uprising.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National...

157- Desert Drives and Nature Trails: Saguaro National Park

May 31, 2026 11:05pm 44 min

In this episode, Dusty and Mike take some scenic drives within both west and east Saguaro and get on some small trails to discover more about the park and its flora and fauna. For more of our episodes on hikes in this an...

Trail Mix: The Many Cacti of Saguaro NP

May 24, 2026 11:05pm 28 min

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike dive into cacti...well not literally because...ouch! But we do get to discussing the many cacti one can find at Saguaro National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this a...

156- Hugh Norris Trail and Sendero Esperanza Trail: Saguaro National Park

May 18, 2026 1:16am 41 min

After hiking up to Wasson Peak, the tallest Peak in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty make a big loop out of this trail and return down the Hugh Norris and Sendero Esperanza Trail.For more of our episodes on hikes in...

Trail Mix: Colorado River in Danger

May 10, 2026 11:05pm 19 min

In this Trail Mix Episode Mike and Dusty discuss the history of the Colorado River and the dire straits it currently is in.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through...

155- King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak: Saguaro National Park

May 04, 2026 4:00am 47 min

On their first day in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty trek through thousands of saguaro cacti while hiking the tallest peak in the park right in the middle of a desert super bloom. For more of our episodes on hikes...

Trail Mix: National Forests Under Attack

April 26, 2026 11:05pm 21 min

Dusty and Mike talk about the latest moves by our Environmental Disaster in Chief to reorganize the National Forests for nefarious purposes.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. ...

154- Alkali Flats Trail: White Sands National Park

April 20, 2026 12:13am 42 min

Dusty and Mike hike the Alkali Flats Trail, the longest dune trail in full exposure, in White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our ent...

Trail Mix: Wildlife of White Sands

April 12, 2026 11:05pm 24 min

In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike talk about the evolution of White Sands National Park and the flora and fauna found there. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To brows...

153- Gypsum Trails: White Sands National Park

April 05, 2026 11:05pm 51 min

Dusty and Mike explore the small trails of White Sands National Park and learn all about gypsum sand fields.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Lib...

Trail Mix- Alex Kelloff for Colorado's 3rd District

March 29, 2026 11:19pm 36 min

Mike and Dusty interview democrat Alex Kelloff running for Congress in Colorado's third district to unseat the current Republican incumbent. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here....

152- Balconies Cliff Trail: Pinnacles National Park

March 22, 2026 11:05pm 56 min

On their second day in Pinnacles National Park, Dusty and Mike hike behind the high peaks on the Balconies Cliff Trail and see more of the elusive California Condor. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other Na...

Trail Mix: Winter in the Parks

March 15, 2026 11:05pm 26 min

Dusty and Mike discuss the best National Parks to visit in the winter and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring.For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our ...

151- Condors and Gulches: Pinnacles National Park

March 09, 2026 12:06am 47 min

Mike and Dusty finally have a first hand encounter with the elusive California Condor while hiking the High Peaks Trail and then venture down the Condor Gulch Trail in Pinnacles National Park.For more of our episodes on ...

Trail Mix: California Condors

March 01, 2026 11:05pm 27 min

Dusty and Mike chat all about California Condors and our experiences with them in Pinnacles National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Libr...

150- High Peaks Trail: Pinnacles National Park

February 23, 2026 12:00am 49 min

Mike and Dusty search for the elusive California Condor while climbing the High Peaks Trail in Pinnacles National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through ou...

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