Best National Park Service Podcasts By Category (2026)

Wildlife and Nature Podcasts

Animals, plants, night skies and natural wonders of America's national parks, from banana slugs to grizzly bears.

1. Headwaters

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Headwaters is a show about how Glacier National Park is connected to everything else.
Hosts Michael Faist, Andrew
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2. Animals

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This collection discusses animals ranging from banana slugs to grizzly bears. If you have an interest in a variety of animals, tune in to learn more.
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 69 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Plants

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Milkweeds, silverswords, junipers, redwoods, black oaks, wildflowers, deathcap mushrooms, and other plants are discussed in this collection.
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Yosemite Nature Notes

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This collection features a multitude of enthralling videos which display the beauty of Yosemite National Park while explaining numerous natural features such as waterfalls, trees, rainbows, stars, mountains, and more.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

5. Night Sky

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Interested in stars, planets, and galaxies? If so, tune in to this collection which discusses the rarely-witnessed pristine night skies at Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks.
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

6. Places of Environmental Interest

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If you are looking for a great spot to explore the beauty of nature, then this collection is for you. A number of locations in national parks around the country are discussed.
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. Natural Features & Ecosystems

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Discussion of natural features including fog, tsunamis, geysers, snow, and frazil ice are included in this collection
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Seasonal Variations

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National parks display beauty during all seasons; this collection discusses aspects that the changing of the seasons have on the natural resources of parks.
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Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

Park Guides and Trip Planning Podcasts

Ranger-guided tours and trip planning for top parks like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Glacier.

1. Inside Yellowstone

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Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, with a park ranger as your guide. A virtual tour of park features, such as Old Faithful, will get you closer to the nature, science, history and culture of Yellowstone whether you are planning a vacation or are merely traveling online. Learn more about the geysers and geology of this wild landscape formed by a super-volcano and discover the ecological processes, like fire, that have shaped the park. Examine the park's human history as well as wildlife including bears, wolves, bison and elk...MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

2. Inside Grand Canyon

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Learn about Grand Canyon National Park with a park ranger as your guide. Inside Grand Canyon provides an in-depth look at the nature, science, history and culture of the Grand Canyon told through audio/ video podcasts and Ranger Minutes. A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size. Unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep./MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 20 Get Email Contact

3. Going-to-the-Sun Road, Audio

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This collection of audio files discusses various stops along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Visiting Yellowstone

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This collection gives information for planning a trip to Yellowstone. A wide variety of topics are covered including notable sites, hiking, backpacking, lodging, travelling with kids and pets, fishing, boating, eating, and weather.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

5. Yosemite Presents

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This collection contains a variety of topics about Yosemite National Park including cultural history, conservation efforts, and even career opportunities.
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13 Get Email Contact

6. Yellowstone In Depth

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Are you interested in destructive supervolcanoes and ferocious wildlife? If so, this collection is for you. The geological features of the park’s supervolcano are discussed along with wildlife including aquatic animals, bears, and wolves.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

7. Badlands in Brief

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The series includes a variety of topics on Badlands National Park. Episodes include tips on spotting wildlife, entrance into the junior ranger program, and how the badlands formed over time.
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7 Get Email Contact

8. Yosemite Trip Planning

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This collection covers a variety of hiking trails and includes information on water safety.
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

9. Inside Canyonlands

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Want to learn about the plants, animals, ecosystems, landscapes, and peoples of Canyonlands National Park? This series covers each of these areas in-depth.
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6 Get Email Contact

10. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

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This series includes information on lava, volcanoes, endangered species, and invasive species at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 6 Get Email Contact

Geology, Volcanoes and Landscapes Podcasts

Volcanoes, glaciers, deserts, caves, rivers and the rock and landscapes that shape the national parks.

1. Where Two Deserts Meet

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Meet our narrators, Donovan Smith and Ian Chadwick, as they explore some of the park's unique and special resources through interviews with experts in the field. The episodes cover various topics, from night skies to wildlife and so much more. The podcast's title, "Where Two Deserts Meet," refers to the transition zone between the Colorado and the Mojave Deserts within Joshua Tree National Park. Listen in and explore the wonders of the deserts and ways we can help preserve them for future generations.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 76 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Soil, Stones, & Rocks

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This collection discusses the geology of different national parks. Soil, stones, and rocks are emphasized.
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

3. Mojave Desert Tracks

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This series contains two videos, one on the rich history of Piute Creek and another on the endangered species Mojave tui chub.
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

4. Volcanoes

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A variety of aspects of volcanoes including lava tube formation, lava flows, deformation, formation, and destruction are discussed in this collection.
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

5. Three Sources of Light

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Underneath the rugged mountain surface of the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico lies an incomparable realm of gigantic subterranean chambers and fantastic cave formations. Join park rangers for in-depth conversations that illuminate the diverse natural and cultural resources of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The podcast is produced by the Interpretation Division at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Interviews include National Park Service employees, volunteers, and partners.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Rivers & Creeks

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The beauty, use, and danger of rivers and creeks in national parks are discussed in this collection.
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7. Glaciers

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This collection discusses various aspects of glaciers, such as the rates at which they are receding, how to measure the changes that occur in glaciers, how glaciers serve as markers for climate change, and how melting glaciers affect ecosystems.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

8. Lava Flow Habitats: The Wildlife and Geology of Craters of the Moon National Park

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The Craters of the Moon National Park, one of the few national parks with volcanic features, possesses a unique Lava Flow Habitat. This series of podcasts touches on two of the species that dwell in this distinctive habitat, and describes how the park came to possess its unique geological features.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

Ranger and Personal Stories Podcasts

First-person stories from rangers, staff and visitors on what makes America's national parks special.

1. Behind the Scenery

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Hidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of Grand Canyon. Join us, as we uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls. Probe the depths, and add your voice for what happens next at Grand Canyon!MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Instagram 6.9M Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. My Park Story

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National parks tell the stories of America. My Park Story, a “parkcast” hosted by the National Park Service, tells the stories of individuals who share their unique connections to the parks and the National Park Service in their communities. Listen as we explore personal stories of enjoyment, education, and inspiration in these special places and spaces.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Park Postcards Podcast | Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area's new series of digital audio stories featuring the voices, memories and park experiences of rangers, partners and visitors. Park Postcards Podcast aims to provide audio snapshots or “postcards” that all audiences can enjoy from afar. We hope this podcast may help you imagine yourself enjoying your national park sites and and visualize your future adventures.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Conservation Diaries

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Conservation Diaries is a podcast series from the voice of the youth of the National Park Service as they share their passion and commitment to conservation of America's natural and cultural treasures. Listen as interns, volunteers, fellows, or employees across the National Park Service share their perspectives on conservation and why it is important for youth to be involved in the stewardship of their public lands.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Ranger Stories

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This series is an insider's look at America's national parks that ring New York Harbor. American history is discussed often in relation to the Gateway National Recreation Area.
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Apple Rating 2.3/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. A Sense of Place: Stories of Stewardship from the National Park Service

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This podcast introduces you to the people who take care of America’s parks. You’ll see parks in new ways. As experiments in social reform. As places where interpretive rangers and visitors contemplate big ideas. As spaces where the NPS aspires to hire an inclusive workforce. Each episode dives into the Park History Program’s rich oral history archives to find stories that are moving, funny, and wise. Come join us. Episodes, transcripts, & photos also available at: https://go.nps.gov/sense-of-place-podcastMORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Voices of the North Cascades

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In this collection, park employees reflect on their relationship with North Cascades National Park. Archeological research and conservation efforts that were and are currently are being undertaken are also discussed.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Yosemite Voices

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This collection discusses a few aspects of Yosemite National Park including soundscapes, scenery, and the effects of the park on children and families.
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Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Personal Stories

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In this collection, moving personal stories are shared by students, park patrons, park employees, and artists-in-residence. A deep appreciation for national parks is the predominant motif of the podcast.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

Military History and Historic Forts Podcasts

Revolutionary and Civil War history and the stories of America's historic forts and battlefields.

1. Footsteps: The Fort Larned Podcast

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The official podcast of Fort Larned National Historic Site. Here, we seek to involve our staff, volunteers, visitors, and virtual visitors in the story of Fort Larned and its place in the National Park Service. Join us as we dive into various topics relating to Fort Larned, the Santa Fe Trail, the cultures that interacted here, and how we manage all of that in relation to the National Park Service mission.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Revolutionary War History

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This collection is dedicated to the history of the Revolutionary War. Native American, African American, and French perspectives are included along with discussion of the Muhlenberg Brigade cabins, George Washington, the commander-in-chief's guard, and Henry Knox.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Southern War

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Join Rangers Adrian and William as they explore the well-known and not-so-known stories from the American Revolution from the American South.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Ambrose Bierce Narratives

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Three narrated short-stories from acclaimed civil-war-era writer Ambrose Bierce.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Valley Forge History & Culture

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The history and culture of Valley Forge, a military camp of the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, are covered in this collection.
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Fort Vancouver Podcast

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This collection provides a personal, behind-the-scenes look at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the Pacific Northwest’s premier archaeological and historic site.
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Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Fort Union Trading Post

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A series of concise podcasts which provide a wide spectrum of information about the life, history, conservation efforts, and study that was and is done at the Fort Union Trading Post.
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Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

Hiking, Camping and Outdoor Activities Podcasts

Hiking, camping, rafting and visitor activities, with tips for getting the most out of your park trip.

1. Camping

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This collection includes camping tips as well as information on camping locations in three national parks.
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

2. Hiking

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This collection provides a number of hiking tips along with discussion of several hiking trails that can be found in national parks.
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. Hiking Grand Canyon

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This series contains great information for those who will be hiking the Grand Canyon. A variety of topics are discussed, including safety measures to take, camping suggestions, and how to preserve the canyon.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Grand Canyon River

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This series gives the viewer a well-rounded understanding of how to navigate the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Emphasis is placed on how to preserve the park and the importance of doing so.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Activity Orientations

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Get acquainted with a number of national parks by tuning in to this collection of activity orientation videos.
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Apple Rating 2/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Visitor Activities

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Visitor activities including boating, camping, bicycling, fishing, eating, and lodging are discussed in this collection.
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Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Science, Research and Conservation Podcasts

Park science, research and conservation, from climate change and invasive species to monitoring networks.

1. Sea to Trees

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Sea to Trees tells the stories of the science happening in and around Acadia, from the rocky shoreline to the evergreen forests to the granite mountaintops. In Season Four, we’re getting up close and personal with three areas in Acadia: freshwater wetlands, granite-topped mountain summits, and boreal forests.Sea to Trees is generously sponsored by the Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellowship, a partnership among Schoodic Institute, National Park Foundation, and the National Park Service.MORE Email ****@schoodicinstitute.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. The Park Science Podcast

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Insightful conversations about science, nature, culture, and complex issues in our national parks. Hear the stories behind the headlines. Produced by Park Science magazine, a digital magazine of the National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/parkscience.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Climate Change

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How is climate change affecting plants and animals? How is climate change affecting national parks? What are indicators of climate change and how are these indicators measured? Tune in to this collection for the answers to these questions and more.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Smoky Signal

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Smoky Signal is a show about the science behind Great Smoky Mountains National Park.In season one, we explore three stories on the theme of Collections. We learn about renewing traditional plant gathering practices in the park, a natural history museum with thousands of specimens, and even the collection of something pretty stinky (in the name of science, of course).What can we learn about the Smokies—and ourselves—through these acts of collection?MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Natural Resource Conservation

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Actions taken to conserve natural resources at national parks around the country are included in this collection. The actions are performed by a variety of groups, individuals, and tribes. Actions include removal of invasive species, revegetation, waterway cleanups, and much more.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Invasive Species

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Invasive species found in Everglades National Park, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and Yellowstone National Park are discussed. Efforts to remove the invasive species are included as well.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3 Get Email Contact

7. Valley Forge Nature & Science

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This collection discusses a variety of topics on Valley Forge including the it's environmental history, wildlife, plants, and geology.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. National Park Service Projects & Programs

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This collection discusses some of the programs that the National Park Service organizes for park patrons. Projects that the National Park Service has organized and/or has been a part of are discussed as well.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Sonoran Desert Network

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Explore natural resource monitoring activities conducted by the Sonoran Desert Inventory & Monitoring Network and other associated National Park Service staff at NPS units in Arizona and New Mexico.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

10. The Natural Laboratory

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San Francisco Bay Area National Parks presents a collection on an array of environmentally-focused topics. Climate change and its affect on ecosystems and organisms is discussed frequently.
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Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

History and Heritage Podcasts

The people, places and stories behind park historic sites, from immigration to presidents and maritime heritage.

1. Better Lives, Bitter Lies

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In the 19th and 20th centuries, countless people sailed to San Francisco seeking better lives. For many, arrival meant living with ideas that shaped their personal histories and the waterfront’s. This podcast explores such ideas using points around San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park as springboards. Whether the ideas were myth, propaganda, or falsehood, they beg a question: must forging better lives always be entwined with facing bitter lies? Winner of the 2020 National Freeman Tilden Award!MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

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Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

3. History of St. Paul, MN

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This series is a guided walking-tour of downtown St. Paul. Information is given on the history of the area, the buildings, and the wildlife. Exercise tips are included as well.
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Apple Rating 2.5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Historical Narratives

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Impersonations of historical figures are included in this collection. Stories are told by impersonators of Hannah Till and John Hance.
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Dive into History: Shipwrecks of Biscayne National Park [OC, Large]

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Biscayne National Park, the largest marine park in the National Park system, is home to a unique “underwater museum.” This series of podcasts highlights six of the sites on the park’s Maritime Heritage Trail, and is a perfect way to prepare for a personal visit to the wrecks, or simply to explore them from home. This podcast series is open-captioned.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

6. Anza Expedition

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This collection discusses the 1775 De Anza Expedition.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

7. History of the National Park Service

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Historical perspectives regarding various aspects of the national park service are included in this collection. Topics included the history of natural resource conservation, the historical significance of select structures built in national parks, and historical designations given to national parks.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Saugus Iron Works

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The National Park Service is pleased to present this self-paced audio tour of Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site. The tour takes about an hour to complete, and consists of eight stops within the nine acre site.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Places of Cultural Interest

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Various national park locations of significant cultural interest are discussed in this collection.
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Grand Teton National Park: The Murie Ranch

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A Collection of Videos introducing the life and works of the Murie Family
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Get Email Contact

Archaeology and Historic Preservation Podcasts

Archaeology and the science of historic preservation that protects park artifacts, sites and structures.

1. Preservation Technology Podcast

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Welcome to the Preservation Technology podcast, the show that brings you the people and projects that are bringing innovation to preservation.
Host Catherine Cooper
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

2. Archaeology

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This collection discusses the role of archaeology at Fort Vancouver, artifacts at Fort Vancouver, technology used in archaeological research, and Archaeology Month at Grand Canyon National Park.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Historic Preservation

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Tune into this collection to find out how historical sites and artifacts are preserved. Technology preservation is discussed along with preservation projects and events hosted by the National Park Service. Information on specific historical sites are included as well.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 2.4MTwitter 1.4MInstagram 6.9M Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Native American and Indigenous Heritage Podcasts

Native American cultures, histories and repatriation, told through the national parks that hold them.

1. Native American Culture & History

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This collection discusses how various Native American tribes have influenced different regions of North America. Native American tribe members also share their cultural heritage and love for the Earth.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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2. Hollowed to Hallowed Ground: The 1999 Pecos Repatriation

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In 1999, almost 2,000 ancestors and nearly 1,000 objects were repatriated to the Pueblo of Jemez, largely from northeastern museums, resulting in one of the largest repatriations to occur under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. When the Pueblo of Jemez reclaimed their ancestors and objects, they reburied them near their original resting in place what is now Pecos National Historical Park. This is the story of those ancestors’ journey. It is a story of loss, cooperation, and hope.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Civil Rights and Social History Podcasts

National parks and the struggle for civil rights, including the Underground Railroad and landmark sites.

1. We Will Rise: National Parks and Civil Rights

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Imagine a National Park. Picturing waterfalls and mountains? Or Dr. King's childhood home, Japanese internment camps, and a school that became a battleground for racial integration? National Parks aren’t just wilderness. They are spaces of remembrance, preserving the stories of who we are and how we came to be. Join Park Rangers, researchers, authors, and activists as we discuss what liberty and justice for all means on our public lands. Opinions shared by guests are not the official position of the NPS.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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2. 2013 UGRR Conference

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The 2013 National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) Conference commemorated the Sesquicentennial of the Emancipation Proclamation. The theme, The War for Freedom: The Underground Railroad During the Civil War, contested traditional notions that the Underground Railroad ended with the start of the war. As the battle over whether the nation should accept or abolish slavery waged on, people continued to use escape and flight as a means of resisting enslavement.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Park Safety Podcasts

Essential safety advice for the parks, covering hiking, water, wildlife and being prepared outdoors.

1. Hiking Safety Tips

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This collection is a great resource for anyone planning a hike. Topics discussed are essential items to take on a hike, how to prepare for a hike, how to ensure proper hydration and nutrition during a hike, and what to do if an accident occurs.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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2. Safety

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A variety of safety tips are shared in this collection. Camping, hiking, bicycling, hydration, hygiene, accidents, adverse weather conditions, and travelling with children and pets are emphasized. The Preventive Search and Rescue program is also covered.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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3. Water Safety

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Although water is abundant in national parks and a primary source for recreation, it is essential to understand the potential hazards that are a part of interacting with water. The collection will expose viewers to some of the potential hazards that water can pose.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Kids and Youth Podcasts

Fun learning and activities for children and young explorers in the national parks.

1. Youth Activities

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Are you interested in learning about opportunities for children that are provided by the National Park Service? Would you like to hear about experiences children have had at national parks? Tune in to this podcast for this content and more.MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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Non-english

Spanish-language National Park Service podcasts exploring park history, heritage and visitor information.

1. Sus Parques Nacionales

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Esta colección presenta los ricos recursos que son nuestros parques nacionales y el papel que han tenido en la historia de nuestro país.
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2. Inmersión en la Historia: Los Naufragios del Parque Nacional Biscayne [OC, Grande]

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El Parque Nacional Biscayne, es el parque marino más grande del National Park Service, es el hogar de un "museo bajo el agua." Esta serie de videos destaca seis de los sitios en el Sendero del Legado Marítimo submarino del parque, y es una manera perfecta de prepararse para una visita personal a las ruinas, o simplemente explorarlos desde su casa. (1280 x 720)MORE Producer/Network National Park Service
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