America's National Parks Podcast

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Explore our national parks — their history, their people, and their stories.

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  • Btown Bill
    Keep up the great work
    Thanks for the Gettysburg episode. I had never heard the Carl Sagan speech before, it was very inspiring!
  • kozaus
    First podcast
    This is the first podcast that I’ve listened to. I’ve enjoyed every episode. Sadly, I’m all caught up now, but i look forward to every new episode! 👍
  • Ldevereaux
    Hopewell mounds episode great
    Another great episode. I look forward to America’s National Park podcasts showing up in my feed. They’re always different and always interesting.
  • Redbirder
    Excellent!
    This podcast is very well done. The content is well researched, entertaining stories from our nation’s incredible National Parks. The audio performance by Jason makes this an easy listen. His tone and pace are on point. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this one has quickly risen to the top of my favorites. Keep up the great work.
  • C Emory
    Advertising is more prominent than the content
    For the amount of content the ads are overwhelming. Didn’t use to be like this. Ads pop up in the middle of a sentence of the content. It’s a shame because I really use to enjoy this podcast. Not worth it!
  • Cody A. Reynolds
    Good content, but rife with ads
    I love the content of the show, but it seems like more and more of each episode is given over to ads, which is a bit silly for a 15 minute episode to have 5 minutes of ads. I get that ads pay for the show, but it’s really jarring for the host to be in the middle of a topic, then cut to an ad with no warning, and then just resume the topic like there was no interruption. If you’re going to have ads, put them all at the beginning or the end.
  • KRBBLOOM
    Excellent content and presentation
    This podcast is impressively informative. The information provides historical context and provides a foundation to entice listeners to make visiting the parks a goal! I love the updates on our parks. Jason Epperson’s clear and pleasant voice brings everything together perfectly.
  • OFR54
    Tales about our National Parks
    Great podcast about US National Parks. Jason is a wonderful storyteller who really brings an interesting topic to life.
  • 1Mary2020
    America’s National Park
    This is a spectacular podcast that will entertain and educate you all at the same time. Episode 118. The Nine took my breathe away. Raised on TV I just assumed the 9 black boys and girls who walked through those school doors in Central HS in Little Rock, AK had a happy ending. Kids got to know them, teachers looked out for them. Au Contraire. Listen and learn.
  • AliceCan
    High Quality and Extremely Informative
    This is an exceptional podcast! Jason and Abigail are amazing hosts, and the writers they work with to develop each episode are exceptional. I’ve gone back and listened to almost all of the episodes since finding the podcast about a year ago, and the production quality and information are consistently top-notch. They also do a great job of incorporating a variety of topics, from biodiversity and biology-themed episodes, to general overviews of specific parks, all the way to historical accounts of events that took place in the parks and at monument sites. They also cover news in the national parks, which is a great way to learn about what’s happening in the parks today. I appreciate their dedication to keeping the podcast educational and entertaining, and I look forward to what they’ll do next. Thank you for an amazing listen!
  • eagerly awaits
    A gentle listen
    A soothing, informative and welcome reminder of the beauty and ferocity outdoors.
  • moxiegirl in ABQ
    So So
    Interesting historical accounts are what I enjoy, but the podcast veers off to a direction at times that sounds like the Ntl Park Service doesn’t actually want visitors. There’s an elitist tone towards tourists or visitors who can only spend a day at a National Park or visit the gift shops which can be off-putting.
  • Ericklea
    Loved Spooky Stories from National Parks
    This episode was a favorite!! Such a good spooky episode. I loved the writing, it both made me jump and cry. 🖤🖤
  • maclady ny
    Love this show!!
    I absolutely love this show! Such great insights to the national parks. Love hearing updates and stories. So well done!
  • Mieggs
    Needs sped up & politics
    I like this show however it could just be me. But when I listen I have to speed the podcast up. I feel like it’s to drawn out like music and talking wise or just the combination of the two or other factors in some episodes. I feel like the guy talks normally while the girl takes her time. I also feel like some of the episodes have woke and political content surrounding some of the topics like some with statues or updates with some of the parks yeah I could see some of it but some could be left out
  • BryanB923
    Excellence leads to EXCELLENCE!
    Well done Jason and Abby! We couldn’t expect less from creators who know what they are doing and strive for excellence. Keep up the amazing work!
  • EvanSternNYC
    Beautiful storytelling
    From the story of a Mexican boat captain who serenaded visitors across the river from Big Bend, to the uncompromising vision architect Mary Colter applied to her work at the Grand Canyon, the history shared here is well researched, engaging and beautifully told. More than facts and figures, this podcast is a heartfelt valentine to our national parks that is an altogether affirming listen.
  • Nhleen
    A “Go-To” app for any national park lover
    From national monuments, historic sites, all the way up to the parks, this is a must have app for any national park service lover. We use it for great in depth background before we visit any NPS site! Well written and thought provoking, Abby, Jason, and their team do a great job with this.
  • sloth travel club
    Great pod cast
    Always informative and enjoyable. Thanks for the program.
  • KCH54
    Great Short Stories
    Love the storytelling about the national parks. Each episode picks just one, small piece of the story. Never get tired of listening.
  • divebookreader
    Great podcast
    Never miss an episode!
  • alpe129
    Awesome, informative podcast
    I just found this podcast this week and I love it. It is a concise and interesting take on the treasures of our country. Highly recommend.
  • Hike50
    Fort McHenry
    Jason I just visited this fort one week ago, great information about the fort. The prisoners cell are scary small and dark.
  • again frustrated
    Programming thoughts
    I enjoy the interesting story content of each National Park you present. Please consider: Less words and a slower, conversational vocal pace. The inclusion of natural sound and sound bites of others.
  • Xray Bart Dav
    Educational and Professional
    This podcast reflects much research and utilizes highly professional narration to deliver a very informative podcast. The hosts have well-trained voices that are easy to follow. This podcast is a true asset to the NPS.
  • Akerns01
    A Must for National Parks Lovers
    A very entertaining, while informative Podcast. Highly recommend it!!
  • sillychild!
    Just a suggestion
    I hate to be critical of a podcast that I enjoy for free and where I know a lot of hard work goes into the production, but I’d like to offer an observation. While Abigail’s voice is rich and perfect for voiceover, her presentation is often hard for me to listen to. No matter what the content, she delivers it in the same super dramatic, highly enunciated way. This week’s episode about the Songs of Joshua Tree is a great example. A lighter more whimsical reading of this woman’s writing would have been more pleasant (my opinion of course). There have been times, like this week, where I haven’t finished the episode because of this issue. I love that you two tag team this podcast, but maybe it would add variety to have Abigail do the intro and Jason do the narration? Just an observation and I very much hope this review doesn’t offend.
  • Teri0001
    Great but needs a different narrator
    This podcast is my go to when I’m traveling but I find the woman narrator harder and harder to listen to. Her pace and voice take distract me from the content. I know it’s just a personal thing but I’m looking for another National Park podcast because of it.
  • brother-dan
    Great! Except
    I cannot give 5 stars to a show that can’t put at least 20 minute shows together.
  • Janet Strange
    A breath of fresh air
    It’s been a hard year. This podcast makes me feel like I’ve taken some deep breaths in some of my favorites places, and many more I’d like to visit one day. It’s where I go when I need to return to calm and peace. Great stories, writing, reading. Thanks, Abigail and Jason! You’ve been lifesavers.
  • Techn0Nut1996
    Great show!
    Really can’t say much, other than keep up the great work!
  • grand rapids mi
    Well Presented - Great content
    One of things on our families check list is to visit the National Parks. Being from the Midwest we only have a handful of Parks near us so we sometimes live vicariously through Jason and his lovely family. Jason presents well researched information that provides the listeners with content about the National Parks in general to his own experience at a specific park. Jason spoke recently of the National Park Master Plan which I would have never known about until he brought it up and described how these change will improve the National Parks as well as for us travelers. You will enjoy listening to Jason. He is a great resource. Well presented.
  • potable (usually)
    Required Listening
    I don’t know where they find all these amazing stories about America and the National Parks, but every single one is required listening. You just don’t know what you’re missing.
  • Cap68
    Great show
    I taught America history for 20 years. You nailed it on your Bunker Hill story! Well done and keep up the great work!
  • euphnut18
    Great stories and History
    This podcast is great for people who want to learn a little about the history of the National Parks, even if you don’t have the chance to visit them yet. The short format makes it a great listen while doing chores, driving to work, or taking a quick escape from the grind.
  • jprince1985
    Love the history
    I love listening to this podcast! The history about the parks as well as the stories are a treat.
  • Allison1121
    The best stories
    This has become one of my favorite podcasts. Descriptive of the park from a historical perspective, but told through the narrative of story.
  • hiker-rich
    Well done
    Interesting stories that are really well done.
  • LoganS101
    Interesting & Informative
    Very interesting stories and never boring!
  • sean808080
    Where else are you going to get such valuable information on the National Parks??!!
    Jason E. is a polished presenter who is one of the few to provide a detailed look at the National Parks and related developments. Not only is the information incredibly useful but Jason makes the information easy to digest and engaging for everyone. For those of us who are interested in learning more about the National Parks and want to know the latest developments, this podcast is a fantastic resource. Get outdoors and be informed as you do it!
  • Anshuman_Rocky
    Factual, concise and intriguing
    Narration is fantastic with interesting historical and ecological insights
  • bikerchick78
    So informational and entertaining
    This podcast is truly captivating! Well done!
  • topher7_2
    5 stars!!!!!
    Awesome podcast, so fun and informative
  • jessica.walter
    Great!
    Went looking for the Yellowstone caldera, found it, and a WHOLE lot more.
  • HillOhio
    Excellant reviews
    Great info provided about our parks.
  • dcgesx
    Love it!
    Very helpful and interesting info and news that I usually don’t see elsewhere!
  • Motherofbees4
    Delightful history!
    These stories are absolutely fantastic! I love the National Parks, and am learning so much about the places I have visited. Thank you for sharing!
  • Professional and fun!
    Devoured these podcasts!!!!
    My only complaint is they are not long enough!!!! Every one is a treasure trove of fun info!!!!
  • Marymontarbo
    Great show
    Absolutely one of my favorite podcasts on National parks!
  • Shyam13
    Helpful, well produced, fascinating
    Just discovered this podcast on my summer covid parks tour. It’s so helpful. It has wonderful stories I didn’t know and is very well produced and edited! Great hosts are well practiced on podcasting and this one does not disappoint. Glad it’s on the shorter side. Highly recommended!
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