National Park Junior Ranger Podcast
Welcome to National Park Junior Ranger Podcast — the show for nature lovers of all ages! This podcast is for explorers and families who want to go deeper with their visits to national parks bringing stories, history, and nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a park protector, explorer, or nature expert, you’re in the right place. Each episode we explore a different National Park unit, dive into some of what each park unit has to offer & share some fun facts you might not know. Our biggest goals are to help you have fun, learn something new, and get inspired to explore the outdoors.
Episodes
Today, we’re heading back to Glacier National Park to pick up where we left off in our Glacier National Park episode. We discuss our time at the park, how to access the park, and work through a Junior Ranger activity together.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at he...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
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Today, we’re heading to the U.S.-Canadian border in Montana to explore Glacier National Park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the geology and history of the park, and complete a Junior Ranger activity together.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger progra...
Today, we’re visiting Gateway National Recreation Area—the fourth most visited national park unit of 2024, with nearly 9 million visitors. Spanning both New York and New Jersey, Gateway is historically one of the most visited national park units with over 400 million visitors since the park’s creation. We discuss the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history of the area, the diverse plants and...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/
Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast
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Today, we’re heading to California to explore a landscape forged by volcanoes – Pinnacles National Park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, the geology, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, p...
Today, we’re heading to the San Francisco Bay area to discuss the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, how to access the park, a few trails we hiked while we were there and thoroughly enjoyed, and then work through a Junior Ranger a...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/
Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcas...
Today, we’re heading to the land of glaciers in southeast Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park! In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, leave you with an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology and discuss how glaciers are formed, and talk about how we visited the park.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about th...
Today, we’re heading to the heart of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its dramatic landscapes shaped by erosion and geological processes, to explore the least visited national park in the state of Utah – Canyonlands National Park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, discuss the geology and the rivers, canyons, mesas, and butt...
Today, we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to explore the San Juan Islands. We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the islands, learning about the national historical park on San Juan Island, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, and how to access the park.
Junior Rang...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/
Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcas...
Today, we’re heading to the healing waters of Arkansas to visit a place where history and nature meet — Hot Springs National Park! The 16th busiest U.S. national park, this park was host to over 2.5 million visitors in 2023. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, explore the geology ...
Today, we’re heading to the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico to visit a natural wonder—Carlsbad Caverns National Park! We discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, and complete an activity from the junior ranger program.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger prog...
Today, we’re heading to Appalachia to explore the most famous and well marked hiking trail in the world, the AT. We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the formation and geological history of the area, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment as a national scenic trail, and how to start preparing f...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/
Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast
PIXABAY LICEN...
Today, we’re heading to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorful Colorado. This episode explores the geological history of Black Canyon, its flora and fauna, the process of creating the Gunnison Tunnel, recreational activities available, the indigenous peoples who lived in the region, and some information about how we spent our time there. We also talk about the Junior Ranger Program and leave you with an activi...
Today, we’re heading to the Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon; at just over 183,000 acres of protected land this place is a must see! This episode explores the creation and geological history of Crater Lake, the indigenous peoples who lived in the region, its flora and fauna, recreational activities available, regulations regarding boating and fishing, and some information about how we spent our time there. We also wor...
Today, we’re heading to the west coast to visit Lava Beds National Monument in northeastern California near the Oregon border. We work through a Junior Ranger activity together and explore the natural beauty of the lava beds, the formation and geological history of the park, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment as a national monument, and the numerous recreational ...
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
Download the Trail Trivia Score Sheet (Only available on Desktop) : https://npjrpodcast3.wordpress.com/about/
Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast
PIXABAY LICEN...
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