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Safe Travels

Safe Travels Media
Geology
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Death Valley National Park
Olympic National Park
National Park Service
Climate Change
Paleontology
Nature
Wildlife
Conservation
Mesa Verde National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
National Parks
Arches National Park
Zion National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Biodiversity
Ancestral Puebloans
Timbisha Shoshone
Sierra Willoughby

Safe Travels explores National Parks and wild places through in-depth conversations with the people who know them best - park rangers, scientists, biologists, geologists, archaeologists, and conservationists. Each episode goes beyond travel tips to uncover the science, history, wildlife, and conservation stories that bring these landscapes to life. Hosted by Joey Liberatore, Safe Travels Pod turns... more

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Recorded along the banks of the Green River inside Dinosaur National Monument, Joey sits down with Dusty Perkins to explore the science, beauty, and ecological complexity of the Green and Yampa Rivers.

Dusty serves as Program Manager for the Nationa... more

In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North America. We discuss the geology that shaped the monument, the incredible dinosaurs tha... more

Bob Krumenaker, a seasoned conservationist (over 41 years with the NPS) and former superintendent of Big Bend National Park, discusses the ecological, cultural, and political stakes involved with the proposed border wall construction in the remote, e... more

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Cavin, Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to explore one of the most overlooked roles in paleontology: fossil preparation.

When most peop... more

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Dusty Perkins
National Park Service program manager; lead scientist on the Big Rivers Monitoring Project
National Park Service, Northern Colorado Plateau Inventory and Monitoring Network
Episode: The Big Rivers Project with NPS Program Manager Dusty Perkins
Rebecca Hunt-Foster
Park paleontologist
Dinosaur National Monument
Episode: Dinosaur National Monument: Geology & Dinosaurs with Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster
Bob Krumenaker
Former superintendent, Big Bend National Park
National Park Service
Episode: Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker
Jennifer Cavin
Fossil preparator and lab manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
National Park Service
Episode: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Fossil Preparation with Paleontologist Jennifer Cavin
Dr. Nick Famoso
Paleontology Program Manager
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Episode: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Geology & Paleontology with Paleontologist Nick Famoso
Matt Smith
Museum Curator and Park Ranger at Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Episode: Petrified Forest National Park: The Art & Science of Museum Curation with Curator Matt Smith
Bill Parker
Chief of Resources and park historian
Petrified Forest National Park
Episode: Petrified Forest National Park: Route 66 & Park History with Historian Bill Parker
Jon Hardes
Lead Archaeologist and Park Ranger at Petrified Forest National Park
National Park Service
Episode: Petrified Forest National Park: Archeology & Human History with Archeologist Jon Hardes
Adam Marsh
Park ranger and lead paleontologist at Petrified Forest National Park.
National Park Service
Episode: Petrified Forest National Park: Dinosaurs, Paleontology & Geology with Paleontologist Adam Marsh

Host

Joey Liberatore
Host of Safe Travels Pod, focused on national parks, science and conservation through expert interviews.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    I just discovered this podcast a couple of weeks ago, and am really impressed with the quality of the content. I appreciate the deep coverage into each park that you visit. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Btown Bill
    United States2 months ago
  • This guy ROCKS

    Started listening to this podcast because a friend recommended it to me, informative and fun! Much love from So-Cal!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Biggest, The Largest
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible podcast!

    Wow. Was gearing up for some summer travel and stumbled across this podcast! What a find! Joey is a wonderful host who lets his guests speak without interruption and I so appreciate that. I truly think these shows with our Park Rangers will and can transform peoples experiences at our park. Grateful for the work that is being done on this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hi457905215678
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative & Engaging!

    Started listening to the Zion episodes to prep for an upcoming trip and loved how much actual info about the natural beauty of the park these episodes dug into! As someone who has helped do research for Acadia National Park in the past, hearing about the dark sky info, animals, ecosystems, and plants made me even more excited to keep exploring - HIGHLY recommend listening!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GirlMeetsPod
    United Statesa year ago
  • AWESOME PODCAST

    Big fan of Safe Travels! I love national parks, but I don’t necessarily spend a lot of time in the visitors centers when I’m at a park. Safe Travels provides so much information and an insight into each park it’s covered. Can’t wait to see more and more parks build out this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JarahSohnson
    United States2 years ago

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The show is described as inspiring, educational, and a strong advocate for public lands.
Listeners praise authentic, informative conversations with rangers and scientists.
Guest variety and host curiosity are consistently noted as strengths.
Episodes are accessible yet deeply informative, useful for planning trips or learning about park ecosystems.

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Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker
Q: What role can the public play to help protect public lands like Big Bend?
Public input matters; engage with Congress, contact representatives as constituents, support organizations like Keep Big Bend Wild, and educate others about the significance of wilderness and conservation, while recognizing that policy can be influenced by sustained civic action.
Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker
Q: What would a border wall mean for the park's ecology and local communities?
A wall would act as a barrier to wildlife, disrupt watercourses and riparian areas, spoil the night skies, and impose construction camps that could devastate small communities and local economies dependent on tourism and river recreation.
Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker
Q: Can you explain why Big Bend is special and worth protecting beyond its beauty?
Big Bend is unique due to its size, remoteness, biodiversity, geological complexity, and the way the Rio Grande shapes life here; protecting it means safeguarding habitat, water resources, and the night skies that attract visitors and sustain the local economy.
Petrified Forest National Park: The Art & Science of Museum Curation with Curator Matt Smith
Q: What has your journey been like through the National Park Service?
It's been challenging but rewarding, living beyond expectations and receiving guidance from mentors.
Petrified Forest National Park: The Art & Science of Museum Curation with Curator Matt Smith
Q: How important do you think it is to have scientific communication to inspire young people?
It's 100% critical to engage and inspire young visitors to museums and parks.

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A conversations-focused show that goes beyond travel tips to explore the science, history, wildlife, and conservation of national parks and wild places. Across episodes, the host talks with park rangers, scientists, curators, archaeologists, and conservationists to unpack geology, paleontology, biodiversity, cultural heritage, and public lands policy, often linking on-site experiences with broader environmental issues. A standout trait is the breadth of expert voices—from field biologists to space-science researchers using parks as analog environments—delivering accessible, deeply informed storytelling that educates and inspires action for public lands stewardship.

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Recent guests on Safe Travels include:

1. Dusty Perkins
2. Rebecca Hunt-Foster
3. Bob Krumenaker
4. Jennifer Cavin
5. Dr. Nick Famoso
6. Matt Smith
7. Bill Parker
8. Jon Hardes

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