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National Parks Traveler Podcast

Kurt Repanshek
National Park Service
Climate Change
National Parks
Endangered Species Act
Public Lands
National Parks Conservation Association
Trump Administration
Acadia National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Appalachian Trail
Government Shutdown
Great American Outdoors Act
Yosemite National Park
Grizzly Bears
Defenders Of Wildlife
Wildlife Conservation
Kilauea
Recreation.gov
Federal Lands

National Parks Traveler is the world's top-rated, editorially independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to covering national parks and protected areas on a daily basis. Traveler offers readers and listeners a unique multimedia blend of news, feature content, debate, and discussion all tied to national parks and protected areas.

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For 21 years, the National Parks Traveler has taken you around the National Park System and kept you informed on how the National Park Service and Congress have managed your national parks.

We've gone underground to describe for you the wonders of ... more

Across the United States, from Alaska to Puerto Rico, there are about 112 million acres of officially designated wilderness. That amounts to about 5 percent of the country's land mass. It might appear to be even smaller when you consider that more th... more

It was a little more than a year ago when Interior Secretary Doug Burgum asked the public to help him identify interpretive materials in the National Park System that disparaged Americans past or living or which contained content that detracts from v... more

Since this past December here at the Traveler we've been bringing you a series of stories on the Endangered Species Act and the threatened and endangered species it's intended to keep from going extinct.

For me, it's been an eye-opening series beca... more

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Kate Groetzinger
Staff at Center for Western Priorities
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Lilly Bock-Brownstein
Staff at Center for Western Priorities
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Lynn Scarlett
Former Deputy Interior Secretary under George H.W. Bush
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Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Rethinking Public Lands Stewardship
Tracy Stone-Manning
Director of the Bureau of Land Management under Joe Biden
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Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Rethinking Public Lands Stewardship
Cooper Freeman
Alaska Director of the Center for Biological Diversity
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Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Cook Inlet's Beluga Whales
James Taub
Associate Curator at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Southern Campaign of the American Revolution
Mike Rogge
Owner and publisher of The Mountain Gazette
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Tom Medema
Former Associate Director for Interpretation, National Park Service
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Stop the Whining

    This could be such a great podcast if it weren’t for the rampant racism whining about the Trump Administration. Good gravy I get the administration is not perfect, but every freaking podcast is nothing about the parks, but how bad things are for them. Funny, because we’ve been to several in 2025 and they have never looked or been better! Maybe this podcast should be about how great our parks are regardless of who is in office.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ronaldvs
    United States9 months ago
  • Great coverage of current events!

    I’ve always appreciated the podcast’s coverage of corners of the National Park Service that I might otherwise miss. But recently it has also become a fantastic source of information about how action on the federal level is affecting the NPS. The guests provide plain spoken, direct information and give you a great sense for what is happening. No euphemisms, no sugar coating. I’ve really appreciated the coverage, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sfredhead
    United States2 years ago
  • 2023 Year in Review series posted end of December 2023

    Informative and eye opening information . Appreciate your frank discussions. Encourage everyone to listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    akdenali
    United States3 years ago
  • My favorite subject

    I really enjoy the work done here. Nice to have a source that doesn’t just cover the popular parks. I’ve learned a lot about how things work behind the scenes. I’ve enjoyed the many interviews with naturalists, rangers and park managers too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jm cirlin
    United States3 years ago
  • Cam Sholly for President

    Very informative, Kurt asks great questions and does great great research! Really interesting listening to Cam Sholly, so intelligent and honest about what is happening in Yellowstone, we need more leadership like his in this country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuvy79
    United States3 years ago

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Appreciation for in-depth interviews with naturalists, rangers, and park managers.
Some listeners feel the show's politics intrude on park-focused content.
Engaging coverage of current events and NPS developments; guests provide plain-speaking, direct information.

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Don't Erase History So Fast
Q: How did you determine which comments indicated removal versus support or critique?
We used AI to categorize comments by keywords and patterns, then manually validated a random sample and iterated until about 90 percent accuracy, with careful review of every item flagged as removal-related.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | Don't Erase History So Fast
Q: Why do you think there is a disconnect between public support for parks and political action in Congress?
Public polling shows broad support for public lands, yet policy remains gridlocked due to factors like corporate funding, the structure of representation in the Senate, and political incentives that make lawmakers hesitant to act on park stewardship.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | ESA's Future
Q: What recent developments give you cause for optimism in endangered species recovery?
He points to a dedicated $50 million for on-the-ground recovery funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and ongoing efforts to deploy those funds effectively, as well as successful examples where incentives and targeted management can lead to recovery progress.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | ESA's Future
Q: How do you see the role of federal agencies evolving amid staff losses and reorganizations?
Li argues that a leaner U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cannot carry all responsibilities alone and that other agencies, especially the Forest Service and BLM, must be engaged in applied research and management. He warns about disruption from reorganizations and predicts increased departures unless Congress asserts its authority.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | ESA's Future
Q: What are your main concerns with the Westerman Bill and what reforms would you propose?
Li describes a small set of common-ground ideas, including giving landowners more regulatory flexibility as species recover, and offering a portfolio of incentives (less regulation plus financial or technical support) to encourage conservation while recognizing different landowners' needs. He emphasizes piloting recovery milestones and leveraging existing authority to avoid broad new legislation.

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A nonfiction-focused show that centers on national parks, public lands, conservation policy, and science, with a mix of investigative journalism, policy analysis, and expert interviews. Episodes frequently tackle current events impacting parks—ranging from wilderness protections and endangered species policies to interpretation, funding, and visitor management—alongside in-depth explorations of natural and cultural resources. A standout is its willingness to host diverse voices, from federal and NGO insiders to scientists and conservation advocates, often linking on-the-ground realities to national policy debates. The format tends to pair clear explanations of complex issues with concrete park examples, making it useful for listeners who wa... more

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3. Lilly Bock-Brownstein
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7. James Taub
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