Who Runs This Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve Superintendent: Andrea Compton

What does it take to protect towering dunes, alpine tundra, and ancient wetlands—all in one park? In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Compton, Superintendent of Grea

[Park Enthusiasts] AllTrails Head of Social and Environmental Impact: Pitt Grewe

In this episode, Pitt shares how a childhood spent under the rule “get outside by 8 a.m. or get a long list of chores” sparked a lifelong love for wild places—and led to

Wrangell - St Elias National Park Superintendent: Ben Bobowski

What does it mean to lead the largest national park in the United States—one that’s bigger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Switzerland combined? In this episode, we sit d

[Park Enthusiasts] SheJumps Executive Director: Claire Smallwood

In this episode, Maddie talks with Claire Smallwood, co-founder and Executive Director of SheJumps, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing participation of women and girls i

Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park CEO: Deb Yandala

In this episode of Who Runs This Park, host Maddie Pellman sits down with Deb Yandala, the longtime CEO of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With over tw

[Park Enthusiasts] Writer & Backpacker Radio Co-Host: Juliana Chauncey aka "Chaunce"

Juliana Chauncey, a.k.a. "Chaunce," joins Maddie Pellman on Who Runs This Park: Park Enthusiasts Edition. A long-distance hiker, author, and co-host of Backpacker Radio—t

Biscayne National Park Superintendent: Sarah Hopson

Biscayne National Park is a world apart—just a short distance from Miami, yet mostly underwater, teeming with vibrant coral reefs, sprawling seagrass beds, and a rich mar

[Park Enthusiasts] Trail Crew Stories Founder & Editor: Joe Gibson

Joe Gibson, trail builder, writer, and Founder/Editor of Trail Crew Stories joins Maddie Pellman on Who Runs This Park: Park Enthusiasts Edition to dive into the hidden w

Redwood National and State Parks Superintendent: Steve Mietz

This episode takes us to Redwood National and State Parks, home to the tallest trees on Earth and some of the most vital old-growth forests left standing. These ancient r

[Park Enthusiasts] The Trek Founder & Backpacker Radio CoHost: Zach Davis

Zach Davis, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Trek and co-host of Backpacker Radio, joins Maddie Pellman on Who Runs This Park: Park Enthusiasts Edition. Zach has bu

Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent: Jim Ireland

This episode takes us to Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah, home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos—towering, otherworldly rock formations sculpted

[Park Enthusiasts] Thruhikers: Tim Beissinger and Renee Miller

Tim Beissinger and Renee Miller, the dynamic duo behind the social media phenomenon “The Thruhikers,” join Maddie Pellman, host of Who Runs This Park, Park Enthusiasts Ed

White Sands National Park Superintendent: Marie Frías Sauter

This episode takes us to White Sands National Park in Southern New Mexico, home to the world’s largest gypsum dune field. The brilliant white sands form a stunning landsc

[Park Enthusiasts] Christian Outdoor Content Creator & Retreat Host: Kenzie Smith

Kenzie Smith, Christian Outdoor Content Creator, Retreat Host, and Podcast Creator, joins Maddie Pellman, host of Who Runs This Park, Park Enthusiasts. Kenzie is the crea

[Park Enthusiasts] Protect Our Winters (POW) CEO: Erin Sprague

Erin Sprague, CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW), joins Maddie Pellman, host of Who Runs This Park, Park Enthusiasts. POW is the outdoor movement driving climate action, fu

Yosemite National Park Superintendent: Cicely Muldoon & Yosemite Conservancy President: Frank Dean

A special in-person episode, recorded at the National Park Friends Alliance Fall Meeting, featuring Yosemite Conservancy President & CEO Frank Dean and Yosemite National

[Park Enthusiasts] National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) President: Sandy Colhoun

Sandy Colhoun, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) President, joins Maddie Pellman, host of Who Runs This Park, Park Enthusiasts. NOLS, built on the vision that wil

Gateway Arch National Park Superintendent: Jeremy Sweat

This episode spotlights Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri, through the eyes of its superintendent, Jeremy Sweat. Known for its iconic 630-foot monument, G

[Park Enthusiasts] Hiker Trash Radio Podcast Host: Collyn “Doc” Nielsen

Collyn “Doc” Nielsen, host of Hiker Trash Radio podcast, joins Maddie Pellman, host of Who Runs This Park for a unique episode. Together they highlight noteworthy moments

Congaree National Park Superintendent: Greg Hauburger

This episode highlights Congaree National Park in South Carolina through the perspective of its superintendent, Greg Hauburger. Known for preserving the largest tract of