Month: April 2023

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us. In this episode, we cover these topics:

·     Visiting Channel Islands National Park, what to do, where to stay,

·     Hiking suggestions for Voyageurs National Park,

·     Whether we ever organize group hikes,

·     Advice for women who hike solo in public lands,

·     Gear that women can use to assist with peeing outdoors, yep, you read that correctly,

·     And more!

A link we promised to share:

·     A list of hiking trails in Voyageurs National Park

 

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This year marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Started in 1933 during the Great Depression as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal Program, the CCC was created to put young men back to work. However, this 9-year program did more than provide employment during difficult economic times. It was instrumental in improving our national parks and forests and establishing hundreds of state parks. Many of the facilities we enjoy today are the result of the incredible work done by the CCC.

 

In this episode, we talk about some of the CCC’s many accomplishments, give you a glimpse into what life was like as a member of the corps, and talk about a program that honors the members of the CCC for whom we owe a debt of gratitude.

 

Links:

·     Here is the website where you can find a list of all the CCC Worker Statues

·     And, follow this link to learn about the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps

 

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It’s unlikely that anyone has had a more significant positive impact on our U.S. public lands than Teddy Roosevelt, which is why it’s fitting that he has a national park named after him. Tucked into the Badlands of North Dakota, the park celebrates and memorializes the life of this remarkable conservationist.

 

In this episode, we discuss Roosevelt’s experiences as a young man living in North Dakota, his prodigious record of creating and protecting public lands, and his role in helping save our National Mammal, the bison, from near extinction.

 

We also talk about the various units of the park, activities you’ll want to consider doing in each, and information about where to stay and the best times of the year to visit.

 

Link to the book about Roosevelt’s adventure in the Amazon after he was President:

The River of Doubt by Millard, Candice

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