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Episode 6: The Dark Ranger And The Other Half Of The Park System

Kevin Poe, the original "dark ranger" of the National Park Service, discusses the dark, starry skies high over the National Park System in this week's episode of National Parks Traveler's podcast series. Contributing writer Kim O'Connell shares some insights from her research into how Venezuela's national parks are faring during these times of social and political turmoil in that country, and host Kurt Repanshek concludes the show with a look at some of the park system's "devilish" places.

Episode 5: Park Politics, Art, And Vacations

In this week's show, John Fremuth, the executive director of the Cecil D. Andrus Center for Public Policy at Boise State University, discusses the current political landscape and how it's impacting national parks and public lands. Erika Zambello has stumbled across some unique park artworks in Florida, and host Kurt Repanshek explores possible park destinations for the upcoming summer vacation season.

Episode 4: Lionfish Invasion, Winter visit to Olympic National Park, Harvest time in the National Park System

In this week's episode, Traveler Contributing Editor Erika Zambello discusses the lionfish invasion in national park marine waters, while Contributing Photographer Rebecca Latson talks about a winter visit to Olympic National Park. Host Kurt Repanshek wraps up the show with a look ahead at harvesttime in the National Park System and where you can find tasty apples and juicy peaches.

Episode 2: Lodging In The Parks, Maintenance, And Glacier Bay

Bryce Canyon National Park lodging/Kurt Repanshek

In this week's edition of National Parks Traveler, host Kurt Repanshek discusses lodging in the National Park System with David and Kay Scott, authors of The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges, updates congressional efforts to whittle away the park system's nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog, and reviews a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Episode 1: Acadia National Park, and fire recovery at Santa Monica Mountains NRA

In this inaugural National Parks Traveler podcast, host Kurt Repanshek talks with Friends of Acadia Communications Director Earl Brechlin about when best to visit the park, where to go, and what issues the park staff is facing.

Traveler contributor Rita Beamish provides a preview of her story on the recovery Santa Monica Mountains NRA is going through following last fall's Woolsey fire.

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