Gaze At the National Parks
Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.
Episodes
Dusty and Mike talk about the latest moves by our Environmental Disaster in Chief to reorganize the National Forests for nefarious purposes.
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Dusty and Mike hike the Alkali Flats Trail, the longest dune trail in full exposure, in White Sands National Park.
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In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike talk about the evolution of White Sands National Park and the flora and fauna found there.
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Dusty and Mike explore the small trails of White Sands National Park and learn all about gypsum sand fields.
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Mike and Dusty interview democrat Alex Kelloff running for Congress in Colorado's third district to unseat the current Republican incumbent.
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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.
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Dusty and Mike discuss the best National Parks to visit in the winter and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring.
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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.
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Dusty and Mike chat all about California Condors and our experiences with them in Pinnacles National Park.
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Mike and Dusty search for the elusive California Condor while climbing the High Peaks Trail in Pinnacles National Park.
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In this Trail Mix Episode, Mike and Dusty talk about the moves by the Trump Administration to delete history from the National Parks.
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Mike and Dusty venture in the Bear Gulch Caves in Pinnacles National Park, a cave system created by broken pinnacles.
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In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike discuss Dark Sky Areas and the qualities of Dark Sky Parks.
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In the epic conclusion of the hike on Mount Perry in Death Valley National Park, Dusty and Mike get their trail names and brave the epic uphill upon the return.
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In this Trail Mix Episode, Dusty and Mike chat about water conservation for plants, animals, and people in the desert.
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Mike and Dusty tackle by far the most difficult hike in Death Valley National Park. In the first part of a two-episode hike, they laugh about being the teacher's special helper all the while climbing some of Death Valley's most arduous incline.
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On what was an extremely hot day in Death Valley National Park, Mike and Dusty scramble over boulders, go up and over dry falls, and follow literal arrows on the ground while hiking the small, but textured Mosaic Canyon Trail.
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Dusty and Mike talk about the upcoming entrance fee changes to the National Parks in 2026.
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Mike and Dusty travel to the North end of Death Valley National Park to hike the large crater and all of the small craters of the Ubehebe Crater area.
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Dusty and Mike go over safety tips and tricks for hiking in the heat and how to keep yourself safe.
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