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Green Sea Turtles: One of Conservation's Greatest Success Stories | Inside NOAA's Sea Turtle Research

What does it take to recover a species that was once on the brink of collapse? In this episode of Safe Travels, we travel to San Diego Bay with researchers from NOAA Fis

The Big Rivers Project with NPS Program Manager Dusty Perkins

Recorded along the banks of the Green River inside Dinosaur National Monument, Joey sits down with Dusty Perkins to explore the science, beauty, and ecological complexity

Dinosaur National Monument: Geology & Dinosaurs with Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster

In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North Americ

Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker

Bob Krumenaker, a seasoned conservationist (over 41 years with the NPS) and former superintendent of Big Bend National Park, discusses the ecological, cultural, and polit

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Fossil Preparation with Paleontologist Jennifer Cavin

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Cavin, Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to explore one o

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Geology & Paleontology with Paleontologist Nick Famoso

In this episode of Safe Travels, I’m joined by Dr. Nick Famoso, Paleontology Program Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, for a fascinating deep dive into o

Petrified Forest National Park: The Art & Science of Museum Curation with Curator Matt Smith

Have you ever wondered how a museum is built inside a national park—or what happens to the fossils once they’re discovered? In this episode of Safe Travels, we go behind

Petrified Forest National Park: Prairie Dogs & Park Biology with Biologist Dylan Schneider

Prairie Dogs, Bats, and Pronghorn: The Living Landscape of Petrified Forest National Park Prairie dogs make their debut on the Safe Travels Podcast! In this episode, we

Petrified Forest National Park: Route 66 & Park History with Historian Bill Parker

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I’m joined by Bill Parker, Chief of Resources and Park Historian at Petrified Forest National Park, for a wide-ranging conver

Petrified Forest National Park: Archeology & Human History with Archeologist Jon Hardes

Petrified Forest National Park is one of the most significant archeological landscapes in the United States, preserving evidence of human history that stretches back over

Petrified Forest National Park: Dinosaurs, Paleontology & Geology with Paleontologist Adam Marsh

In this episode, we explore the world of paleontology at Petrified Forest National Park with Park Ranger Adam Marsh, the park’s Lead Paleontologist. Known worldwide for i

Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Geology, Wildlife & Human History with Park Ranger Jake Denton

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, we visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas and sit down with Interpretive Park Ranger Jake Denton to explore th

Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Geology, Bats and Park Information with Park Ranger Tiffany Rugger

We’re back! This episode takes us to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in beautiful New Mexico, where we sit down with Park Ranger Tiffany Rugger. Tiffany serves as a Preve

I quit my job for Safe Travels

I'm in Bend, Oregon, sitting underneath a starry night sky with a warm fire in front of me.  It's been a month or so since i've shared an episode with you. So I wanted t

Friends of Big Bear Valley: The Story of Jackie & Shadow with Sandy Steers

Sandy Steers is the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), a non-profit in Big Bear Lake, California, dedicated to protecting and preserving wildlife h

NASA JPL: Utilizing National Parks for Space Exploration with Dr. Morgan Cable

Dr. Morgan Cable is a research scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. Her mission is to help answer one of humanity’s biggest question

Rocky Mountain National Park: Large Mammal Ecology with Park Ranger Will Deacy

Will Deacy is the Large Mammal Ecologist at Rocky Mountain National Park, where he plays a key role in managing some of the park’s most iconic wildlife. With a background

Rocky Mountain National Park: Climbing, Wilderness & SAR with Park Ranger Mike Lukens

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Lukens, who has dedicated over 15 years to Rocky Mountain National Park and currently serves as the Climbing and Wilderness Program

Rocky Mountain National Park: Park History & General Information with Park Ranger Kyle Patterson

Kyle Patterson is the Public Affairs Officer at Rocky Mountain National Park. For the past 23 years, she’s served as a Park Ranger, dedicating her career to community eng

Mesa Verde National Park: Archeology & Human History with Archeologists Carole Graham & Laura Brumbaugh

In this episode, I’m joined by Carole Graham and Laura Brumbaugh, two archaeologists from Mesa Verde National Park. We explore their roles within the park, what makes the