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National Parks Traveler Podcast

Kurt Repanshek
Climate Change
National Parks
National Park Service
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Coral Bleaching
Arches National Park
Geology
Golden Spike National Historical Park
Magnificent Rock Formations
Hiking Trails
Reservation Systems
Wildfires
Delicate Arch
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Park System
Transcontinental Railroad
California
Visitor Safety
Hawaiian Culture
Mauna Loa

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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Across the United States, there are many thousands of collisions between vehicles and wildlife each year, killing people and animals and causing millions of dollars in property damages. Some solutions revolve around creating bridges specifically for ... more

You might not entirely appreciate the wonders and majesty of national parks unless you venture out after dark and gaze up at what often is referred to as the other half of the national park system. The view can be quite dazzling, with planets, stars,... more

Warming oceans, pollution, more potent hurricanes, anchor drops, dredging and trawling. The Florida Reef struggles with a lot of impacts today. In fact, only about 2 percent of the reef that stretches some 350 miles from Biscayne National Park past E... more

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is one of the Mighty Five, as the state likes to say in its tourism promotions, and while it's somewhat off the beaten path, visitors are finding it.

In 2024, visitation to the park was a record 1.4 million, a num... more

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Recent Guests

Erinn Fuller
Associate Vice President for Research, Senior Scientist and Coral Health and Disease Program Manager at the Mote Aquarium in Florida
Mote Aquarium
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Florida's Ailing Reef
Sue Fritzke
Former superintendent of Capitol Reef National Park; member of the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks
Coalition to Protect America's National Parks
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Managing Capitol Reef's Visitors
Mike Oswald
Author of Your Guide to the National Parks and author of Public Land, 1,000 Western Wonders
Your Guide to the National Parks (author)
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | 1,000 Western Wonders
Kimberly Meitzen
Professor at Texas State University, researcher of Congaree National Park
Texas State University
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Congaree's Big Trees
Kim O'Connell
Contributing editor working on the Threatened and Endangered Species Project
National Parks Traveler
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Bats in the Parks
Beth Firchau
Works for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and manages the Safe Coral Program and Florida Reef Tract Rescue Program.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Florida Coral Reef Rescue
Dr. Elizabeth Pansing
Director of Forest and Restoration Science for American Forests
American Forests
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Saving Whitebark Pines
Dr. Nathan Putman
Senior Scientist at LGL Ecological Research Associates
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles
Dr. Hanna Mounce
Program Director of the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
Episode: National Parks Traveler Podcast | The Fate of the Honeycreeper

Host

Kurt Repinchak
Host of the show, often engaging with expert guests to discuss challenges related to national parks and conservation.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 142 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.

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    1
    Ronaldvs
    United States5 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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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Reviews highlight a depth of information provided on lesser-known parks and issues, helping to enrich listener knowledge and engagement.
Listeners appreciate coverage of current events affecting national parks and find discussions with experts informative and enlightening.
Feedback indicates that while many value the educational content, some listeners express frustration with perceived political bias and want more focus on the parks themselves.

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | 1,000 Western Wonders
Q: How do you define the West for Public Land, 1,000 Western Wonders?
The West is defined as 11 states and 390 million acres of public land, with a strategic approach to include national park sites as well as National Forests, BLM lands, and other federally managed units to help people plan vacations that aren't just park-to-park runs.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | Managing Capitol Reef's Visitors
Q: What challenges does the park face with staffing and maintenance?
Staffing constraints limit the ability to expand infrastructure and maintain restrooms and facilities; successful implementation depends on leadership decisions and budgeting to reallocate staff as needed.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | Florida's Ailing Reef
Q: Can you describe the Florida Reef for our listeners?
Dr. Fuller explains that the reef spans about 350 miles and has shifted from 30-50% living coral to around 2%, due to warming waters, disease, and local stressors, with ongoing restoration efforts across land-based gene banks, nurseries, and selective breeding.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | Congaree's Big Trees
Q: What makes Congaree's bottomland floodplain forest so significant?
The park hosts the largest intact stand of bottomland floodplain forest in the United States, with some of the tallest trees in Eastern North America, and remnants of old-growth forests that survived extensive logging.
National Parks Traveler Podcast | Cumberland Island Visitor Use Controversy
Q: How does the proposed Visitor Use Management Plan contradict the Park Service's mission?
The plan contradicts the mission to preserve the primitive character of the island, proposing infrastructure and visitor increases that could harm its wilderness designation.

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A unique and engaging exploration of national parks and protected areas unfolds within a multimedia format that combines news, features, and discussions. The content often emphasizes conservation issues, visitor management, and the intersection of policy and ecology, touching on significant topics like the Endangered Species Act and environmental challenges. Discussions feature insights from expert guests across various fields, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of both the natural beauty and complex issues facing these vital ecosystems. This platform is likely to attract those passionate about nature, environmental conservation, and travel, with a focus on educating the public about the intricacies of national park mana... more

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2. Sue Fritzke
3. Mike Oswald
4. Kimberly Meitzen
5. Kim O'Connell
6. Beth Firchau
7. Dr. Elizabeth Pansing
8. Dr. Nathan Putman

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