Episodes

Description: Bryan and Danielle speak with Liz Etnier, who became passionate about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains at age 58. With 800 miles of trails, she set out a goal to hike every trail in the park before her 60thbirthday. Her book, the Day Hiker’s Guide to all the Trails in the Smoky Mountains,has resulted from her hours of planning, and from the subsequent urging by her hiking friends to write it all down. Discussion includes the following: How did Liz set this goal? (2:47) Descri...

Description: Bryan and Danielle speak with Liz Etnier, who became passionate about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains at age 58. With 800 miles of trails, she set out a goal to hike every trail in the park before her 60thbirthday. Her book, the Day Hiker’s Guide to all the Trails in the Smoky Mountains,has resulted from her hours of planning, and from the subsequent urging by her hiking friends to write it all down. Discussion includes the following: How did Liz set this goal? (2:47) Descri...

Description: Bryan and Danielle speak with Liz Etnier, who became passionate about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains at age 58. With 800 miles of trails, she set out a goal to hike every trail in the park before her 60thbirthday. Her book, the Day Hiker’s Guide to all the Trails in the Smoky Mountains,has resulted from her hours of planning, and from the subsequent urging by her hiking friends to write it all down. Discussion includes the following: How did Liz set this goal? (2:47) Descri...

Description: Bryan discusses the diverse and rich history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with park archeologist, Heath Bailey and interpretive park ranger Florie Takaki. Come for the great vistas and great hikes, stay for the cultural history. Discussion includes the following: · What is an archeologist and what does Heath do for the park? (1:09) · Scope of archeology in the park and accessibility to visitors (4:54) · Where to find known CCC lookout sites (6:57) · Original Trails P...

Description: Bryan discusses the diverse and rich history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with park archeologist, Heath Bailey and interpretive park ranger Florie Takaki. Come for the great vistas and great hikes, stay for the cultural history. Discussion includes the following: · What is an archeologist and what does Heath do for the park? (1:09) · Scope of archeology in the park and accessibility to visitors (4:54) · Where to find known CCC lookout sites (6:57) · Original Trails P...

Description: Bryan discusses the diverse and rich history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with park archeologist, Heath Bailey and interpretive park ranger Florie Takaki. Come for the great vistas and great hikes, stay for the cultural history. Discussion includes the following: · What is an archeologist and what does Heath do for the park? (1:09) · Scope of archeology in the park and accessibility to visitors (4:54) · Where to find known CCC lookout sites (6:57) · Original Trails P...

Description: Bryan first discusses the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Paul Super, the Research Coordinator of the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:03). Then Bryan speaks with Kris Johnson of the National Park Service about the health of the forest (28:04). Discussion includes the following: · About the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:22) · Species Mapper (2:30) · Ecosystem and different habitats (4:39) · Impact of humans on the par...

Description: Bryan first discusses the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Paul Super, the Research Coordinator of the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:03). Then Bryan speaks with Kris Johnson of the National Park Service about the health of the forest (28:04). Discussion includes the following: · About the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:22) · Species Mapper (2:30) · Ecosystem and different habitats (4:39) · Impact of humans on the par...

Description: Bryan first discusses the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Paul Super, the Research Coordinator of the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:03). Then Bryan speaks with Kris Johnson of the National Park Service about the health of the forest (28:04). Discussion includes the following: · About the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center (1:22) · Species Mapper (2:30) · Ecosystem and different habitats (4:39) · Impact of humans on the par...

Description: This is episode 6.4, the fourth episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First, Bryan speaks with Dana Soehn, the parks spokesperson. Dana talks about recreation and how to tackle this vast and myriad park. Next, Danielle speaks with Brent McDaniel of the park’s nonprofit partner, Friends of The Smokies about insider tips for visitors. Discussion includes the following: · National Park Service plans to close Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Voice your opinion to s...

Description: This is episode 6.4, the fourth episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First, Bryan speaks with Dana Soehn, the parks spokesperson. Dana talks about recreation and how to tackle this vast and myriad park. Next, Danielle speaks with Brent McDaniel of the park’s nonprofit partner, Friends of The Smokies about insider tips for visitors. Discussion includes the following: · National Park Service plans to close Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Voice your opinion to s...

Description: This is episode 6.4, the fourth episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. First, Bryan speaks with Dana Soehn, the parks spokesperson. Dana talks about recreation and how to tackle this vast and myriad park. Next, Danielle speaks with Brent McDaniel of the park’s nonprofit partner, Friends of The Smokies about insider tips for visitors. Discussion includes the following: · National Park Service plans to close Claude Moore Colonial Farm. Voice your opinion to s...

Description: This is episode 6.3, the third episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan talks to Andrew and Bryan Lin of Adventure Archives, a family-friendly film series on YouTube with beautiful cinematography, original music and thoughtful narration about four friends going on backpacking adventures exploring nature in the US and around the world. Discussion includes the following: What is Adventure Archives (1:51) Identifying flora skills (6:35) Backpacking i...

Description: This is episode 6.3, the third episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan talks to Andrew and Bryan Lin of Adventure Archives, a family-friendly film series on YouTube with beautiful cinematography, original music and thoughtful narration about four friends going on backpacking adventures exploring nature in the US and around the world. Discussion includes the following: What is Adventure Archives (1:51) Identifying flora skills (6:35) Backpacking i...

Description: This is episode 6.3, the third episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan talks to Andrew and Bryan Lin of Adventure Archives, a family-friendly film series on YouTube with beautiful cinematography, original music and thoughtful narration about four friends going on backpacking adventures exploring nature in the US and around the world. Discussion includes the following: What is Adventure Archives (1:51) Identifying flora skills (6:35) Backpacking i...

Description: This is episode number 6.2, the second episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan, Danielle and their two daughters spent spring break of 2018 exploring the North Carolina side of the park along with a brief visit to Asheville, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Announcements: Please help us grow our audience. Tell your friends. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag us, #everybodysnationalparks from the parks you are visiting. Support us on...

Description: This is episode number 6.2, the second episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan, Danielle and their two daughters spent spring break of 2018 exploring the North Carolina side of the park along with a brief visit to Asheville, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Announcements: Please help us grow our audience. Tell your friends. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag us, #everybodysnationalparks from the parks you are visiting. Support us on...

Description: This is episode number 6.2, the second episode in our series on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan, Danielle and their two daughters spent spring break of 2018 exploring the North Carolina side of the park along with a brief visit to Asheville, NC and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Announcements: Please help us grow our audience. Tell your friends. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag us, #everybodysnationalparks from the parks you are visiting. Support us on...

Description: This is episode number 6.1, the first episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan and Danielle reminisce about their first camping trip there in the spring of 2017. Support our show on Patreon. For show notes or to become a Patron, go to everybodysnationalparks.com. Discussion includes the following: · Brief description of our trip (3:40) · Cades Cove: Campground, Loop, Visitors Center (4:28) · White Oak Sink Trail to see wildflowers (12:53) · Laurel Fa...

Description: This is episode number 6.1, the first episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan and Danielle reminisce about their first camping trip there in the spring of 2017. Support our show on Patreon. For show notes or to become a Patron, go to everybodysnationalparks.com. Discussion includes the following: · Brief description of our trip (3:40) · Cades Cove: Campground, Loop, Visitors Center (4:28) · White Oak Sink Trail to see wildflowers (12:53) · Laurel Fa...

Description: This is episode number 6.1, the first episode in our series on Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryan and Danielle reminisce about their first camping trip there in the spring of 2017. Support our show on Patreon. For show notes or to become a Patron, go to everybodysnationalparks.com. Discussion includes the following: · Brief description of our trip (3:40) · Cades Cove: Campground, Loop, Visitors Center (4:28) · White Oak Sink Trail to see wildflowers (12:53) · Laurel Fa...

Description: Bryan speaks with Park Ranger Alanna Smith about the history of the park and tips for visitors. This interview was recorded in 2017 prior to Hurricane’s Irma and Maria. Although the island of St. John has changed and is still recovering, this information is still useful now and in the future. Discussion includes the following: · A brief history of the park - history of the island, cultural influences and significance for establishment and protection of the park. (1:46) · Park's re...

Description: Bryan speaks with Park Ranger Alanna Smith about the history of the park and tips for visitors. This interview was recorded in 2017 prior to Hurricane’s Irma and Maria. Although the island of St. John has changed and is still recovering, this information is still useful now and in the future. Discussion includes the following: · A brief history of the park - history of the island, cultural influences and significance for establishment and protection of the park. (1:46) · Park's re...

Description: Bryan speaks with Park Ranger Alanna Smith about the history of the park and tips for visitors. This interview was recorded in 2017 prior to Hurricane’s Irma and Maria. Although the island of St. John has changed and is still recovering, this information is still useful now and in the future. Discussion includes the following: · A brief history of the park - history of the island, cultural influences and significance for establishment and protection of the park. (1:46) · Park's re...