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National Parks For Kids

Jaimie and Brantwww.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to National Parks for Kids, the podcast for kids and families wanting a little more information about the national parks they are curious about or visiting. I’m Jaimie, and my son Brant had the idea to make this podcast together to share awesome information and some of our favorite experiences in the parks. 


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Glacier National Park, Montana

Send us a text Glacier National Park is one of our favorite parks. From the towering mountains, blue lakes and abundant wildlife it is one of America's most beloved treasures. There is an adventure for any age, from boating on Lake McDonald, to a scenic drive on the Going-to-the-sun-road, to a kid friendly hike to Avalanche lake, or a heart pumping longer journey to the high alpine, there is something for everyone in Glacier National Park. Join us as we share some biology, history and geology of...

Jul 06, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Capitol Reef National Park, UT

Send us a text Capitol Reef National Park is known for it's red rock cliffs, it's deep canyons and history. Come learn what makes Capitol Reef so special, and some amazing places to explore. This is one of our favorite Utah Parks, less crowds and lots of adventure!

Mar 15, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Saguaro National Park, AZ

Send us a text Saguaro National Park is home to over 2 million saguaro cacti and some interesting and venomous animals. Join us to learn about what Brant's favorite animal was as a kid, hint it lives in the park and is the largest venomous lizard in the United States. There is a lot to explore in this desert environment, come adventure with us.

Mar 07, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

Send us a text There is so much sand, sun and adventure to be had at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Learn about how these giant sand dunes were formed, and the unique animals that are endemic to the sand dunes. Also find out what my eight-year old son, Brant's, favorite activity is at the park!

Feb 28, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Dry Tortugas National Park, FL

Send us a text One of the most remote and difficult national parks to reach off the coast of Key West, Florida. This park had been on our list for a while and was worth the wait and effort. Learn about this remote group of islands, underwater oasis, and the intriguing history of Fort Jefferson that makes Dry Tortugas National Park so unique.

Feb 21, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Redwoods National Park, CA

Send us a text Redwoods National Park has magic, mystery, lore and banana slugs! Come learn about this majestic park, and the amazing trees that provide habitat for so many interesting animals. We also have a special guest this episode, my cousin Meredith, she lives in Northern California and shares some lore about a mythical forest creature in the Redwoods.

Dec 01, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Canyonlands National Park

Send us a text Canyonlands National park has been carved out over millions of years by rivers, weather, and uplift. Come learn about this beautiful, jaw-dropping park and why we want to go back again. Good luck on the trivia at the end!

Nov 09, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Arches National Park

Send us a text Arches National Park is famous for being the place with the highest density of natural stone arches in the world. Come on an adventure with us and learn how 2,000 arches formed in this red rock landscape. Also hear about our adventures rafting the nearby Green River!

Oct 28, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Send us a text Badlands National Park has out of this world landscape and is considered the birthplace of vertebrate paleontology. Many visitors find ancient fossils every year when they visit Badlands. Come learn about the geology, paleontology, zoology and history of the amazing Badlands National Park. You don't want to miss this episode!

Oct 04, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Send us a text Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the only national park named in honor of a president. His conservation efforts to create and protect public lands makes him our super hero! Theodore Roosevelt National Park has so much history and wildlife. Come learn about the wildlife you can observe in this park: pronghorn, wild horses, bison, prairie dogs, elk and deer. The solitude of this park make it a unique experience your family will love....

Sep 20, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Cuyahoga National Park

Send us a text Cuyahoga National Park is a story of restoration and recovery to the Cuyahoga river and surrounding area. This river was once on fire, and soon after the fire a national movement started to restore and protect wildlife. The first Earth Day celebration was observed after this movement began. Come learn about some of the wonderful activities and wildlife viewing this park has to offer.

Sep 01, 202412 minEp. 24

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Send us a text Lassen Volcanic National Park. This was our last California National Park trip, and it was so fun. We met some family at the park and enjoyed the warm weather, cool lakes, interesting geothermal areas, and rich volcanic history. Lassen is very diverse is the only park with the four different kinds of volcanoes in one park.

Jul 12, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 23

New River Gorge

Send us a text New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is full of adventures to be had for the ultimate dare devil to family adventures, there is something for everyone in this park. The Gorge has been formed over millions of years of the New River carving out the canyon. Come learn why we think the New River has the wrong name, along with some fascinating history of the area and fun things to do....

Jun 07, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Great Smoky Mountains

Send us a text The Great Smoky Mountains is the park that gets the most visitors every year. Located in Tennessee and North Carolina, surrounded by mountains, rivers, trees and valleys. There is so much to see and do in the Great Smokies, climb to the tallest peak on an easy paved walk to a lookout dome, raft the rivers, watch fireflies, spot bears and woodchucks, find a trail to meander on, and learn about the history of the earliest settlers in Cave Codes loop, there is something for everyone ...

May 24, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Mesa Verde National Park

Send us a text Mesa Verde is the United States first national park to protect human made historical structures. It has over 600 amazing pueblan cliff dwelllings scattered throughout the park. Come learn about these cliff dwellings, what the Anasazi did to support themselves in this extreme high altitude environment and why they left. It's a park with a lot of history and so much to explore.

May 04, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Olympic National Park, Washington

Send us a text Olympic National Park has stunning coastline, temperate old growth rainforests and soaring peaks. There is so much to do and see in Olympic National Park and this makes it one of our favorite parks. Come learn about the landscape, history and biology of the park and discover why it is a must on your national parks list.

Apr 20, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 20

White Sands National Park

Send us a text White Sands National Park is known for it's stunning white sand dunes. Come learn how they were formed, and all the fun things to do while exploring this beautiful park.

Apr 07, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Pinnacles National Park

Send us a text Pinnacles National Park in California is California's newest national park. Come learn about the only National Park release site for the California Condor, and about the Talus caves. This park has a lot to offer, from strapping on your headlight and hiking through the caves, spotting wild condors, and sneaky raccoons in camp, come learn what makes this park so much fun to explore, especially with kids!...

Mar 10, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Death Valley National Park

Send us a text How did Death Valley get it's name? Why is it so hot? Why does it get so little rain? Death Valley holds a lot of titles for being the most, well you name it! Come find out what makes Death Valley so famous, and learn about all there is to explore at this mega-sized National Park.

Mar 03, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Bryce Canyon National Park

Send us a text Bryce Canyon is home to the largest collection of hoodoos in the world. Join us to learn about the fascinating geology of hoodoos, the history of the park and it's endangered species. We think Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful national parks, it's red and orange hoodoos that spire out of the earth, and it's enchanting hiking trails make this park one of the most visited national parks in the United States....

Feb 19, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Joshua Tree National Park

Send us a text Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave and Colorado Desert, is known for it's unique landscape, stunning sunsets and dark night skies. It was also one of our favorite parks for kids, there are endless boulder piles to climb and explore and great hikes for families. Come on an adventure with us and learn why Joshua Tree National Park sits in the top ten of most visited National Parks.

Feb 12, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Gateway Arch National Park

Send us a text Gateway Arch also known as the gateway to the west rests in Missouri on the Mississippi River. It is a stunning masterpiece of engineering, built in the 1960s and has one of the most beautiful and thoughtful visitor centers of any national park we have visited. Come learn why this park is great to learn some history and a wonderful jumping off point for lots of kids activities in St. Louis, Missouri....

Jan 22, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Send us a text Hot Springs National Park is located in Arkansas, and is the smallest of the United States National Parks. Despite it's small size this park is packed with interesting history and things to do. Come learn about this unique national park and learn why it was protected before Yellowstone.

Jan 15, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Channel Islands National Park

Send us a text Channel Islands National Park in California has five islands to visit that are only accessible by ferry. On this episode we have two special guests! Ranger Justin joins us and shares some insider information, he lived and worked at Channel Islands National Park for ten years. We also have Brant's amazing friend Arlo who camped with us on Santa Cruz Island and shares his experience. Please join us for this very special episode....

Jan 08, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Send us a text Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most accessible caves in North America and famous for it's grand exit of bats at sunset. Watching the bats leave the cave was one of our favorite wildlife experiences. Carlsbad Caverns has so much to offer and explore come learn why this is one of our favorite national parks.

Dec 18, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Zion National Park

Send us a text Zion National park is the fifth most visited park, beloved for it's stunning red rocks and canyons. Come learn about what makes this park so popular to visit.

Dec 11, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Everglades National Park

Send us a text Everglades National Park is home to alligators, crocodiles and large bermese pythons. It is a truly unique ecosystem and one of the worlds largest wetlands. Come listen and explore what makes Everglades so unique.

Dec 04, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Send us a text Hawaii Volcanoes was one of our favorite parks to explore. Come learn about this geologically fascinating park that is home to the world's largest active volcano.

Nov 27, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Virgin Islands National Park

Send us a text Virgin Island's stunning white sand beaches had us swooning over this island as soon as we arrived. Come learn about the interesting history and ecology that makes this park one of our favorites.

Nov 20, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Acadia National Park, Maine

Send us a text Acadia National Park is one of America's smallest national parks on the coast of Maine. It may be small but it is packed full of beauty and interesting facts. Come learn about what makes Acadia National Park small but mighty.

Nov 13, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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