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The Parks Podcast

The Parks Podcast
National Park Service
Public Lands
National Parks
Hiking
Recreation.gov
Roadless Rule
First Day Hikes
Pocahontas State Park
Outdoor Activities
New York State Parks
Voyageurs National Park
National Park Of American Samoa
Parks
Conservation
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Campsites
Fort Mcallister State Historic Park
Prince Edward Island National Park
Saguaro National Park
Iowa

The Parks Podcast will take listeners on a journey to regional, state and national parks around the United States. We will learn why the parks were created and explore planning your own visit to parks.

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Everything you learn outside follows you home. The resilience to own a mistake in front of your team. The ability to sit with discomfort without shutting down. The capacity to notice something beautiful you've walked past a hundred ... more

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The public comment window on the proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington DC closes June 15. I sat down with Priya Jain, Chair of the Heritage Conservation Committee for the Society of Architectural Historians, to talk about w... more

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In 2002, a flood pushed six feet of stormwater and sewage into the living rooms of families in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood. Sixty families were displaced. The infrastructure had failed them for decades.

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Leave No Trace comes up in almost every episode of The Parks Podcast — but what is it really? Most people think it means pack out your trash and pick up after your dog. It's so much more than that.

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Priya Jain
Chair of the Heritage Conservation Committee for the Society of Architectural Historians
Society of Architectural Historians
Episode: DC Triumphal Arch — What You Need to Know Before June 15
Jay Wozniak
Director of the Georgia, Alabama Urban Parks at Trust for Public Land
Trust for Public Land
Episode: Cook Park (Atlanta) - Episode 71
Jeanelle Soland
Ambassador, Subaru Leave No Trace Traveling Team
Subaru Leave No Trace traveling team
Episode: Leave No Trace w/Subaru "Leave No Trace" Traveling Team, Jeanelle & Rob - Episode 70
Rob Pelton
Ambassador, Subaru Leave No Trace Traveling Team
Subaru Leave No Trace traveling team
Episode: Leave No Trace w/Subaru "Leave No Trace" Traveling Team, Jeanelle & Rob - Episode 70
Cinda Waldbuesser
President and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Episode: Appalachian Trail with Cinda Waldbuesser (Episode 69)
Justin Yoder
Founder and Executive Director of LGBTQ Outdoors
LGBTQ Outdoors
Episode: LGBTQ Outdoors (Episode 68)
Katrina Fauss
Principal park naturalist at Black Hill Discovery Center, Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County, Maryland
Episode: Black Hill Discovery Center - Montgomery Parks (Episode 67)
Pamela Barnes
Community Engagement Supervisor at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Episode: Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Episode 66)
Nancy Martinz
Former law enforcement park ranger, co-host of Crime off the Grid Podcast
Crime off the Grid Podcast
Episode: Crime off the Grid Podcast (Episode 65)

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Missy Rentz
Host of The Parks Podcast; leads conversations on park design, history, and community impact.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Well Done!

    I like how she makes things approachable, but not basic. I learn a lot and look forward to the next episode!

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    Idea-Sandbox
    United Statesa year ago
  • The parks podcast

    Excellent episodes. Informative and entertaining. Missy is excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2008Willow
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    A wonderful and informative podcast. I love all the episodes. Missy is an amazing host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    22baxter
    United States2 years ago
  • 612-2-216

    Hearing Shannon talk about KeeKee and her many tips of family travel makes me want to borrow some children and get traveling again! Great show! Useful info and most of all Missy you are making parks accessible and imparting confidence and energy to plan and visit our precious national treasures!! Keep sharing.

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    5
    216/612
    United States3 years ago
  • A fantastic first

    Listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the podcast. Little Rock is now on my bucket list thanks to Missy!

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    wackjob1234
    United States3 years ago

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First episode really opened my eyes to the power of historic sites and that the park service isn't just the big parks!
Really loved the first episode—informative, educational, and fun; even moved me thinking about history
I like how she makes things approachable, but not basic. I learn a lot and look forward to the next episode!
A wonderful and informative podcast. I love all the episodes. Missy is an amazing host
KeeKee travel tips make me want to travel with family again; very useful info
Excellent episodes. Informative and entertaining. Missy is excellent!

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DC Triumphal Arch — What You Need to Know Before June 15
Q: What concrete actions are you urging the public to take?
Submit public comments during the official period (June 15), engage in the Section 106 review process, and demand adherence to preservation guidelines and transparent, thorough deliberation before any development proceeds.
DC Triumphal Arch — What You Need to Know Before June 15
Q: Is this a one-off, or should we be worrying about similar architectural changes impacting historic sites?
There is a pattern of floated projects lacking adequate historic preservation review, such as earlier proposals affecting other iconic landmarks, suggesting a broader risk to heritage if due processes are not followed.
DC Triumphal Arch — What You Need to Know Before June 15
Q: Can you say exactly what is being proposed and where this arch will go?
The arch would be located on the Arlington side of the Memorial Avenue Bridge within the Memorial Circle area in Washington, DC, part of the National Park System, with the intention of creating a new, central monument that would disrupt reciprocal views between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House.
Leave No Trace w/Subaru "Leave No Trace" Traveling Team, Jeanelle & Rob - Episode 70
Q: Is there formal training to teach Leave No Trace, and how can people get involved?
Yes, there are Level 1 and Level 2 Educator trainings; beginners can take a free 101 class online, and more advanced training enables educators to train others and lead courses.
Leave No Trace w/Subaru "Leave No Trace" Traveling Team, Jeanelle & Rob - Episode 70
Q: How are the seven principles typically taught and demonstrated on the road?
They're taught with a mix of explanations and kinesthetic demonstrations, including hand motions to represent each principle, with emphasis on planning, durable surfaces, waste disposal, leaving what you find, minimizing fires, respecting wildlife, and being considerate of others.

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The show centers on parks at regional, state, and national levels, exploring why they exist, how they're designed, and how to plan visits. Episodes regularly blend park governance, conservation, history, education, and community impact, with a strong emphasis on access, equity, and climate resilience through real-world park projects. A notable strength is bringing experts, advocates, and practitioners to illuminate how parks shape communities, culture, and everyday life, making it appealing to listeners who want practical insights for visiting, funding, and policy around public lands.

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Recent guests on The Parks Podcast include:

1. Priya Jain
2. Jay Wozniak
3. Jeanelle Soland
4. Rob Pelton
5. Cinda Waldbuesser
6. Justin Yoder
7. Katrina Fauss
8. Pamela Barnes

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