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 and some of the living organisms of the thermal waters, and have some recommendations for exploring the park and surrounding area.

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 heart!

A Special Thanks to Hot Springs National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/index.htm

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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 program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!

A Special Thanks to Carlsbad Caverns National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

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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 for an AT thru-hike, section hike, or day hike. Tune in to learn about a yo-yo hike, a flip-flop hike, and so many other fun and interesting facts about the AT.

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 heart!

Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

A Special Thanks to: the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the NPS Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the AT community & all of the volunteers, and my uncle, Brad, for the fun & interesting facts as I was preparing this episode, the 'hike' down memory lane, and reigniting my hope to one day hike the AT!

Source: https://appalachiantrail.org/ , https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

Benton MacKaye’s Story: https://appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/from-trauma-to-dream/

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

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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 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 activity to complete.

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 heart!

Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

A Special Thanks to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/blca/index.htm

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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 work through an activity from the Junior Ranger Program 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 heart!

Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

A Special Thanks to Crater Lake National Park!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm & www.travelmedford.org

Trip Idea - Circle of Discovery: https://www.nps.gov/tripideas/circle-of-discovery.htm

Junior Ranger Activity Book

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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 opportunities it offers, especially the fascinating cave systems, and how we spent our day trip there.

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!

Email: NPJRPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @NPJRPodcast

A Special Thanks to Lava Beds National Monument!

Source: https://www.nps.gov/labe/index.htm

Trail Trivia Sound Effect by Justin & Robin

Music by FASSounds on Pixabay

Wood Burning in Fire Sound Effect by FTUS on Uppbeat

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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