25 Best National Park Service Podcasts

A list of the most popular National Park Service podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.

25 Best National Park Service Podcasts

  • 1. Yosemite Presents

    This collection contains a variety of topics about Yosemite National Park including cultural history, conservation efforts, and even career opportunities.

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    Floods of 1996 and 1997

    05:53 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Yosemite National Park: Floods in Yosemite Valley aren't uncommon during spring runoff, when the Merced River swells with melted snow and overflows into meadows. This video shows the effects of floodi...Show More

  • 2. Badlands in Brief

    The series includes a variety of topics on Badlands National Park. Episodes include tips on spotting wildlife, entrance into the junior ranger program, and how the badlands formed over time.

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    Artist in Residence

    07:10 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Badlands National Park: This video briefly discusses what the artist-in-residence program is. The benefits to the artists, the parks, and the general public are covered.

  • 3. Sonoran Desert Network

    Explore natural resource monitoring activities conducted by the Sonoran Desert Inventory & Monitoring Network and other associated National Park Service staff at NPS units in Arizona and New Mexico.

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    Streams Monitoring at Tumacácori National Historic Park, January 7, 2010

    04:41 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Sonaran Desert Network: This video summarizes streams monitoring conducted at Tumacácori National Historic Park on January 7, 2010.

  • 4. The Natural Laboratory

    San Francisco Bay Area National Parks presents a collection on an array of environmentally-focused topics. Climate change and its affect on ecosystems and organisms is discussed frequently.

  • 5. Inside Canyonlands

    Want to learn about the plants, animals, ecosystems, landscapes, and peoples of Canyonlands National Park? This series covers each of these areas in-depth.

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    Biological Soil Crust

    03:09 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Canyonlands National Park: Biological soil crust is a living groundcover that forms the foundation of plant life in Canyonlands and the surrounding area. Join ranger Karen Henker for an in-depth look ...Show More

  • 6. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

    This series includes information on lava, volcanoes, endangered species, and invasive species at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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    Invasive Species

    08:03 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: This video covers many problems that invasive species can cause. Two invasive plants, the Kahili ginger and the Morella Faya tree, are discussed in-depth. Solutions are given for...Show More

  • 7. Glacier National Park

    A variety of videos on Glacier National Park are included in this series. Topics such as bear safety, bear research, camping in the backcountry, glaciers, climate change, and the park’s geologic history are discussed.

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    Backcountry Camping Video - Winter

    10:24 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers during winter in Glacier National Park. Topics include hypothermia, frostbite, avalanches, food storage, water ...Show More

  • 8. Yosemite Nature Notes

    This collection features a multitude of enthralling videos which display the beauty of Yosemite National Park while explaining numerous natural features such as waterfalls, trees, rainbows, stars, mountains, and more.

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    Water

    06:31 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Yosemite National Park: Water is the life-blood of Yosemite National Park. The Tuolumne and Merced rivers water some of the most productive farmland on the Earth, and urban dwellers throughout the sta...Show More

  • 9. Everglades - Glades Glimpse

    A variety of topics on Everglades National Park are included such as how and why controlled fires are set in the park, habitat restoration projects, invasive species, and the benefits the park provides to patrons, volunteers, and park employees.

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    Loop Road and Slough Slog

    10:09 | Jul 5th, 2013

    An inside look at a ranger-lead student expedition through the cypress slough slog. The students are taught about some of the local wild life and then let loose to explore and locate various species o...Show More

  • 10. Everglades - Plan Your Visit

    This series provides detailed guidance for planning a trip to Everglades National Park. Different sections of the park including the Ten Thousand Islands, Shark Valley, Flamingo, and Royal Palm are discussed by park rangers.

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    Flamingo

    09:44 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Everglades National Park: Flamingo is the jumping off point for recreation like world-class fishing, birding, canoeing, boat tours, camping, and hiking. All are discussed in this video. Various animal...Show More

  • 11. Denali: New Expeditions

    The series includes a variety of topics on Denali National Park. Episodes include stories, information on traditional practices, preserving wildlife and the environment, history, personal experiences from park patrons, safety information, and more.

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    Shelton Johnson: Under the Influence of Mountains

    47:47 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Denali NP & PRES: Shelton Johnson, an author and park ranger at Yosemite National Park in California, passionately discusses the benefits of visiting national parks and the need to expose those from d...Show More

  • 12. Redwood Ranger Minute

    This series discusses various aspects of Redwood National and State Parks including park restoration, animal life, and plant life.

  • 13. Visiting Yellowstone

    This collection gives information for planning a trip to Yellowstone. A wide variety of topics are covered including notable sites, hiking, backpacking, lodging, travelling with kids and pets, fishing, boating, eating, and weather.

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    Have it Your Way, Tools for Exploring Yellowstone

    07:23 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Yellowstone National Park: This orientation video describes publications, wayside exhibits, visitor centers, maps, newspapers, brochures, and other ways to learn about Yellowstone.

  • 14. Mojave Desert Tracks

    This series contains two videos, one on the rich history of Piute Creek and another on the endangered species Mojave tui chub.

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    The Piute Creek Story

    05:47 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Mojave National Preserve: A brief history lesson is given for Piute Creek of the Mojave Desert. The importance of water is emphasized in regard to how it shaped the cultural patterns of the region.

  • 15. National Park Service

    Get lessons in American history as you explore different facets of national parks around the country.

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    Lewis And Clark: At the Mouth of the Columbia River

    04:22 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Learn about a dangerous but fulfilling journey taken by Lewis and Clark over 200 years ago while gaining and appreciation for the natural surroundings.

  • 16. Hiking Grand Canyon

    This series contains great information for those who will be hiking the Grand Canyon. A variety of topics are discussed, including safety measures to take, camping suggestions, and how to preserve the canyon.

  • 17. Insider's Look at Grand Canyon, Video

    Learn about the various facets of Grand Canyon National Park through watching this collection. Topics on art, celebrations, preservation, and much more are discussed. There are even a few humorous folk tales.

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    Video - Insider's Look - Celebrate Wildlife Day

    01:34 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Grand Canyon NP: Listen as Jack Hanna promotes, “Celebrate Wildlife Day” at Grand Canyon National Park.

  • 18. Grand Canyon River

    This series gives the viewer a well-rounded understanding of how to navigate the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Emphasis is placed on how to preserve the park and the importance of doing so.

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    Native American Perspectives

    05:42 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Grand Canyon NP: Listen as three Native Americans from different tribes share their love of the Grand Canyon and the need to respect and preserve it.

  • 19. Yosemite Trip Planning

    This collection covers a variety of hiking trails and includes information on water safety.

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    A Brush with Disaster--Matthew's Story

    03:21 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Yosemite National Park: Water in Yosemite is more dangerous than it looks, and stories like Matthew's are a common occurrence.

  • 20. Field Notes from Kenai Fjords

    This series emphasizes the management of physical and biological resources of national parks in Alaska. The rate in which glaciers are receding over time is discussed frequently; the glaciers are shown to be indicators of global climate change.

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    The Glaciers of Kenai Fjords: A Century of Change

    09:10 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Kenai Fjords National Park: Pictures of the glaciers at Kenai Fjords are compared in sequence. For instance, a picture of McCarty Glacier from 1909 precedes a picture of the same glacier in 2004. The ...Show More

  • 21. Yellowstone In Depth

    Are you interested in destructive supervolcanoes and ferocious wildlife? If so, this collection is for you. The geological features of the park’s supervolcano are discussed along with wildlife including aquatic animals, bears, and wolves.

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    Yellowstone's Restless Giant - Main Feature

    06:01 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Yellowstone National Park: The Yellowstone supervolcano is discussed in this video. The function it serves to geysers throughout the park as well as its potential destructive force are covered.

  • 22. Archaeology

    This collection discusses the role of archaeology at Fort Vancouver, artifacts at Fort Vancouver, technology used in archaeological research, and Archaeology Month at Grand Canyon National Park.

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    Diana Greenlee on Dendrogeomorphological Investigation of Earthwork Stability at Poverty Point National Monument

    10:42 | Mar 14th, 2013

    Dr. Diana Greenlee, adjunct assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and station archaeologist at the Poverty Point National Monument, discusses dendrogeomorphology to investigate ...Show More

  • 23. History of the National Park Service

    Historical perspectives regarding various aspects of the national park service are included in this collection. Topics included the history of natural resource conservation, the historical significance of select structures built in national parks, an...Show More

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    Establishing The Park

    07:27 | Jul 5th, 2013

    A history of the Pipe Spring National Park. The video relates several of the political, geospatial, and economic hurdles that were overcome in establishing the park.

  • 24. Native American Culture & History

    This collection discusses how various Native American tribes have influenced different regions of North America. Native American tribe members also share their cultural heritage and love for the Earth.

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    Passing On Traditions

    07:29 | Jul 5th, 2013

    A brief video which details some of the traditions, practices, music, trades, and cultural artifacts of the Kaibab Paiute tribe in the Pipe Spring National Monument.

  • 25. Revolutionary War History

    This collection is dedicated to the history of the Revolutionary War. Native American, African American, and French perspectives are included along with discussion of the Muhlenberg Brigade cabins, George Washington, the commander-in-chief's guard, a...Show More

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