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White Sands National Park: Ghost Tracks, Missile Ranges & Legends

This week Susan and Monica cover White Sands National Park — our 62nd of 63 — and there's way more going on here than sand. We get into why it sat as a "national monument

"Tumacácori: Arizona's Oldest Mission

This week we're at Tumacácori National Historical Park, a 360-acre National Historical Park protecting the ruins of three Spanish colonial missions along Arizona's Santa

Was This National Park Named After a Fraud? (Lassen Volcanic National Park)

Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks heads to Lassen Volcanic National Park — and it turns out the story behind this "hidden gem" is way weirder than we expected. We dig into ho

Ocmulgee Mounds: 12,000 Years of History, Stolen Bones & Georgia's Next National Park

Susan and Monica head to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park just outside Macon, Georgia — a site with evidence of continuous human habitation for 12,000 to 17,000 yea

North Cascades National Park: Glaciers, a Giant Beaver & a Billion-Dollar Dam Scandal

We're covering one of the least-visited parks in the whole system — North Cascades National Park in Washington State. This place has over 300 glaciers, turquoise glacial

How One Battle Near Brownsville, Texas Won America the West Coast

Most people have never heard of the Mexican-American War — but it gave the United States everything from New Mexico and Arizona to California. And it all started right he

Ancient Rock Art in the Desert

Join Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks as we explore Petroglyph National Monument on the edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico — home to an estimated 20,000-25,000 petroglyphs carv

Mount Rainier National Park: What You NEED to Know Before You Go

Ever wondered what it's actually like to visit Mount Rainier National Park? In this episode, Susan shares her firsthand experience visiting in August 2024 — and she and M

Is Fort Union National Monument Worth Preserving?

Ever driven past a historical site and thought... but why is this here? That's exactly the conversation we had about Fort Union National Monument in northeastern New Mexi

San Antonio's Hidden Gem: The Incredible True Story Behind Phil Hardberger Park

In this episode of Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks, Susan and Monica dig into one of San Antonio's most beloved urban parks — Phil Hardberger Park — and the remarkable 175-

Palmetto State Park Texas: The Most Underrated State Park in Texas?

Welcome to another adventure with Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! In this episode, Susan and Monica explore one of the most unique and underrated parks in Texas—Palmetto

Texas’ Highest Peak & Ancient Oceans: Guadalupe Mountains National Park

We’re heading to one of the most underrated national parks in the entire country — Guadalupe Mountains National Park in far West Texas! Rising over 3,000 feet above the C

Don't Hit the Trails Without These Survival Tips!

What would you do if a simple hike turned into an unexpected overnight stay in the wilderness? In this episode of Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks, we're diving into essent

Dark Sky Parks

Have you ever actually seen the Milky Way with your own eyes? Not a photo — the real thing, overhead, arching across a pitch-black sky? If not, this episode is for you.

Texas' Only Natural Lake Has a WILD History

Texas has one natural lake — and most people have never heard of it. 🌿 Caddo Lake State Park in East Texas is unlike anywhere else in the Lone Star State. We're talking

Arches National Park Guide

Welcome back to Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! 🏜️ In this episode, we're heading to one of the most jaw-dropping places on Earth — Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. Hom

She Freed 700 people in One Night

She escaped slavery alone at night. Then went back. Thirteen times. In this episode, we dive deep into the full, extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman — from her brutal

How FDR's Depression-Era 'Tree Army' Built America's National Parks

In 1933, with 25% of Americans out of work and the land itself in crisis, FDR launched one of the most ambitious — and successful — programs in American history: the Civi

Protecting Big Bend + Honoring a President

In this episode of Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks, we cover TWO powerful stories connected by one theme: protecting the places and values that matter most. 🎥 PART 1 — TH

Pullman National Historic Park

What happens when one man tries to build the perfect world — and his workers say enough is enough? Welcome to Pullman, one of the most fascinating and layered history des