National Parks Traveler Episode 29: Refugia in Acadia, Fall Park Destinations, And eBikes

By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2019

How will climate change impact plants and animals at Acadia National Park? This week we talk with Dr. Jennifer Smetzer, who has been mapping areas of the park that could serve as refugia for many native species. We also take some time to look at some great park destinations for fall, and question the process Interior Secretary David Bernhardt took to expand access for eBikes in the National Park System.

:12 Introduction to episode 29 with Kurt Repanshek
1:16 Introduction to Acadia National Park refugia mapping with Dr. Jennifer Smetzer
2:44 Interview with Dr. Smetzer
12:03 National Parks Traveler promotion
12:19 Grand Teton National Park Foundation promotion
12:54 North Cascades Institute promotion
13:14 Interview with Dr. Smetzer resumes
21:17 Friends of Acadia promotion
21:48 Washington's National Park Fund promotion
22:31 Fall park destinations with Kurt Repanshek and Erika Zambello
37:30 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation promotion
38:00 Yankee Freedom promotion
38:41 eBike commentary with Kurt Repanshek
46:13 Show wrap

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