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Rangers of the Lost Park

Liz Crandall
Public Lands
Roadless Rule
National Park Service
US Forest Service
Bureau Of Land Management
Yosemite National Park
Wildfire Crisis
Federal Workers
Environmental Activism
Wildland Firefighters
Climate Change
Public Lands Alliance
Transgender Rights
Diversity and Inclusion
Labor Rights
National Federation Of Federal Employees
Elon Musk
National Forest
Timber Production
Wildlife Protection

A podcast for those who love the outdoors and need joy in a world of bad news. Hosted by former ranger Liz Crandall. Co-created by Mikayla Moors. Ranger On!

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Mattison "Matt" Shreero & Max Scott: two park rangers who are both incredible paleontologists and geologists! Matt and Max join Liz on this jurassic episode of Rangers of the Lost Park to talk about all sorts of cool things. They help debunk some of ... more

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Did you know that the location of Alligato... more

Liz is joined by Danielle and Cassie of National Park After Dark Podcast! Together they read and react through Trail Tales (listener stories), all of which are park ranger-themed, and discuss a variety of topics regarding National Parks, public lands... more

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Recent Guests

Max Scott
Paleontologist and geologist with a master's degree; science educator and Ranger
Temple University (PhD student); Badlands National Park; GeoSplore
Episode: 41: DEBUNKED! Dinosaurs, Fossils & Climate Change with Park Rangers Matt Shreero & Max Scott!
Matt Shreero
Geologist and paleontologist; science communicator and Ranger
Badlands National Park; GeoSplore
Episode: 41: DEBUNKED! Dinosaurs, Fossils & Climate Change with Park Rangers Matt Shreero & Max Scott!
Eve Samples
Executive Director of Friends of the Everglades
Friends of the Everglades
Episode: 40: Alligator Alcatraz & the Wild Story of the Everglades
Liz Crandall
Former park ranger and host of Rangers of the Lost Park, collaborating on the Trail Tales episode
Rangers of the Lost Park / former National Park Service ranger
Episode: Trail Tales: Ranger Edition with National Park After Dark
Woniya Thibeault
Author, survivalist, and winner of Alone season six
Independent educator and public speaker
Episode: 39: Woniya Thibeault - Woman of the Wild & History Channel's Survival Show "Alone: Frozen" Winner
Vikram Baliga
Plant Prof, horticulture professor and science communicator
Plant Prof / Plantthropology podcast
Episode: 38: Battling Bananas & Loving Plants with Plant Prof Vikram Baliga
Alex Troutman
Wildlife biologist and public advocate for diversity in nature-related fields
N8ture AL / AL
Episode: 37: N8ture AL & the Nature Gap
Lance Garland
Firefighter, outdoor enthusiast and writer; author of Out There, Dispatches from My Personal Wilderness
Author; Seattle Fire Department
Episode: 36: Out There and Queer Joy with Lance Garland
Kirstie Lynn
Musician, singer-songwriter in the folk/protest sphere; collaborates with Galen Clark
Kirstie Lynn + Galen Clark
Episode: 35: Music as Resistance with Kirstie Lynn

Hosts

Liz Crandall
Host and co-creator, passionate advocate for national parks and public lands, experienced park ranger with a deep commitment to environmental conservation and education.
Mikayla Moors
Co-host and former park ranger, dedicated to promoting awareness of public lands and encouraging responsible outdoor recreation through storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Exactly like the description, and MORE!!

    A great podcast for all lovers of the outdoors. Every guest is incredibly unique and it's a joy to listen to them discuss taking on challenges and building community

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Local Ranger Supporter
    United Statesa month ago
  • A must listen for those who love our public lands

    For those folks who love our national parks and public lands, this podcast is a great place to learn from public lands stewards on the ground. Liz and Mikayla speak from experience and the heart about the challenges facing the future of our public lands. I appreciate the awareness they bring to help the public be better advocates for our parks and spaces. ✊🏽🩵🌵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NationalParkPatchLady
    United States9 months ago
  • Raw & Inspirational!

    This podcast already has me hooked! It is gut-wrenching to hear the stories and testimonies of the dedicated federal employees who have been illegally fired and at the same time, so inspiring to hear people like Liz and Mikayla fighting back using any means necessary. Their candid approach to covering this topic is eye-opening and I can’t help but feel for each of them and the many others impacted by this. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing, ladies! This is so critically important right now an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bird Peeper
    United States9 months ago
  • Ranger strong!

    It’s refreshing to hear two voices, who’ve lived as Park Service rangers, give insight into what this current administration is doing to gut America’s natural treasures. Thank you, Liz & Mikayla!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big L-O
    United States10 months ago

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27: Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Q: What has this year been like for SUWA compared to past years?
Steve describes unprecedented, highly contentious times with morale issues in federal agencies, aggressive energy development push by the administration, and renewed focus on protecting public lands through legal and advocacy work.
27: Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Q: Can you tell us about what you do at SUWA as the legal director and attorney?
Steve explains his role overseeing a team of attorneys and GIS analysts, coordinating litigation, comments on federal land proposals, and working with on-the-ground staff to defend wilderness areas across Utah.
36: Out There and Queer Joy with Lance Garland
Q: How did growing up in a religious family shape your path today?
It created a core conflict between identity and the world I was taught to trust, which ultimately led me to seek truth and belonging through nature, service, and self-acceptance, proving that you can redefine home on your own terms.
34: National Parks with Brazen Backpacker Emily Pennington
Q: What drew Emily to outdoor journalism and writing for major outlets?
Her background in storytelling and film, combined with a growing love of the outdoors, led her to pursue journalism that could blend narrative craft with environmental and policy perspectives, ultimately landing pieces in outlets like Outside, Backpacker, and the New York Times.
34: National Parks with Brazen Backpacker Emily Pennington
Q: What was the first national park Emily visited, and what was that experience like?
Her first national park was Mesa Verde, and it sparked a lifelong interest in Indigenous history and cliff dwellings, shaping her future focus on cultural preservation as part of her outdoor storytelling.

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2. Matt Shreero
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4. Liz Crandall
5. Woniya Thibeault
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7. Alex Troutman
8. Lance Garland

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