Park Wakeup Call

Meaty secrets, megafauna, drought-resistant microbes, dune migration, and climate refugees... Does the haunting past of White Sand and its desert natives cradle the secret to combatting modern day climate change? Learn about the legacy of these indigenous climate-change fighters, colonialism, and how these ancient climate migrants would be experiencing deja-vu today.   

In this episode, learn about Rock Creek Park--the surreptitious racial divider between Washington D.C.s neighborhood. Communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change, especially because of "Green Gentrification". 

Come with me to explore Colonial Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg. I dig deep into history to unearth the unspoken stories of the Virginia Native Powhatan tribe and the African captives, as they faced the English settlers. Learn about climate change's effects on the tidewater region, and the Virginia Indians of today. 

Learn about the single-celled thug that's caused massive carnage of aquatic life on Sanibel Island, Florida: Harmful Algae Blooms. This environmental warfare was carried out by some unlikely suspects... find out who's to blame for this attack on our own shores. Also: Climate change's devastating effects on Sanibel, bizarre marsh-creature facts, engrossing history, and biking, paddling, and birding gems.

Sometimes, refuges come in many forms. Learn about tidal marshes like no other, where the legacies of Freedom Seekers, abolitionists, and Underground Railroad "conductors" are sewn into the fabric of Blackwater's wilderness--wetlands that provide temporary respite for 50,000 migrating birds. Climate change threatens to literally and figuratively erode both the stories of the past and the species, habitats, and ecosystems of the present, as rising waters seize thousands of acres of marshland. 

This episode features an ecosystem like no other. Off the Southern California coast, these islands teem with over 2000 species, 145 of which are found nowhere else on earth. I'll discuss the islands' dramatic formation, and you'll discover the bizarre natural contradictions responsible for the ecological diversity. I recount the unsettling history of the native island people, and the long term cultural and environmental scars left by Europeans. Plus, climate change, DDT, and a hike review!

Learn all about Governor's Island, a lesser-known national park in an unexpected place--NYC. I'll discuss the monument's immersive history, quirky (and eerie) attractions, and the city's fascinating response to the climate change that threatens the island. You'll also learn about the systemic racism buried in Central Park, and how climate change disproportionately affects communities of color. Lastly, find out how climate change's impact on Lady Liberty is a metaphor for our nation.

In this special-edition episode, I discuss the Coronavirus Pandemic's effects on air and water quality, as well as its impact on wildlife. We'll travel to China, India, and Albania, to check out the bright side of COVID-19. Get ready to ponder what this pandemic says about our relationship with the earth, as well as how National Parks fit into it all. 

Wild ponies, shipwrecks, and climate change, oh my! In this episode, you'll learn all about Assateague Island National Seashore! Listen in for the compelling tale of how wild ponies came to populate the island, some brief history, and an engaging interview with a park ranger. And, as usual, lots of striking information about climate change and its grip on this national treasure and its environment...  

In this episode, you'll learn about the natural and historical wonders of two National Historic Parks and a National Battlefield.   Plus, you can learn about the whimsical Shepherdstown. I'll briefly discuss the tragic history of John Brown and the harrowing tale of Burnside Bridge. Also, I will let you in on the best biking and hiking in these areas, and as always, explain how climate change will affect these precious parks. 

In this episode, I discuss several of the phenomenal hikes in glacier national park, ranging from the 16 mile Dawson-Pitamakan hike to the 6 mile Hidden Lake trail. Learn how climate change will affect the intriguing ecosystem and wildlife in Glacier National Park. Lastly, listen in for the fascinating history of the park, and the tragic circumstances of the Blackfeet Native Americans.

In this episode, I talk about the geology of the magnificent Glacier National Park. Learn about how global warming is affecting the glaciers, why the rocks are multicolored, and where the layers in the mountains come from. Plus, there is a fascinating interview with Bob Shuster, the longest serving ranger in the park. He'll share about his suspenseful adventures with bears, his favorite trails, and more! 

In this episode, I discuss some of my favorite hikes in Shenandoah National Park. Also, I have a fascinating interview with a Shenandoah Park Ranger! Listen in for a brief and intriguing history of the park, too.