Gaze At the National Parks

S8 Summit- Hiking Trails

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the hiking trails we hi

S8 Summit- Wildlife

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the wildlife, ecosystem

S8 Summit- Histories

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the history of the park

S8 Summit- Visitorship

It's the Season 8 Summit! Mike and Dusty looks at the National Parks of the season through four different lenses. This week's episode is all about the things to see and t

Trail Mix: Top 5 Desert Hikes

After spending a lot of time in desert landscapes this season and beyond, Dusty and Mike chat important tips for hiking in the desert and their top 5 desert hikes. For m

Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 2

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States from the Stonewall Uprising to the

158- Cactus Forest Trail: Saguaro National Park

In their final day in Saguaro National Park, Dusty and Mike head to East Saguaro to explore the trails in and around Cactus Forest Drive. For more of our episodes on hik

Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History Part 1

In this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States up through the Stonewall Uprising. For more

157- Desert Drives and Nature Trails: Saguaro National Park

In this episode, Dusty and Mike take some scenic drives within both west and east Saguaro and get on some small trails to discover more about the park and its flora and f

Trail Mix: The Many Cacti of Saguaro NP

In this Trail Mix episode, Dusty and Mike dive into cacti...well not literally because...ouch! But we do get to discussing the many cacti one can find at Saguaro National

156- Hugh Norris Trail and Sendero Esperanza Trail: Saguaro National Park

After hiking up to Wasson Peak, the tallest Peak in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty make a big loop out of this trail and return down the Hugh Norris and Sendero Es

Trail Mix: Colorado River in Danger

In this Trail Mix Episode Mike and Dusty discuss the history of the Colorado River and the dire straits it currently is in. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and

155- King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak: Saguaro National Park

On their first day in Saguaro National Park, Mike and Dusty trek through thousands of saguaro cacti while hiking the tallest peak in the park right in the middle of a des

Trail Mix: National Forests Under Attack

Dusty and Mike talk about the latest moves by our Environmental Disaster in Chief to reorganize the National Forests for nefarious purposes. For more of our episodes on

154- Alkali Flats Trail: White Sands National Park

Dusty and Mike hike the Alkali Flats Trail, the longest dune trail in full exposure, in White Sands National Park. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other N

Trail Mix: Wildlife of White Sands

In this Trail Mix Episode Dusty and Mike talk about the evolution of White Sands National Park and the flora and fauna found there. For more of our episodes on hikes in

153- Gypsum Trails: White Sands National Park

Dusty and Mike explore the small trails of White Sands National Park and learn all about gypsum sand fields. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National

Trail Mix- Alex Kelloff for Colorado's 3rd District

Mike and Dusty interview democrat Alex Kelloff running for Congress in Colorado's third district to unseat the current Republican incumbent. For more of our episodes on

152- Balconies Cliff Trail: Pinnacles National Park

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. Fo

Trail Mix: Winter in the Parks

Dusty and Mike discuss the best National Parks to visit in the winter and how to stay safe while hiking and exploring. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and othe