HeyJaredRangers of the Lost Park
A podcast for those who love the outdoors and need joy in a world of bad news. Hosted by former ranger Liz Crandall. Co-created by Mikayla Moors. Ranger On!
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60: A Love for Pikas, Harrowing Mountain Journeys & Women in STEM with Dr. Johanna "Pika Jo" Varner & Karli Weatherill (opens the original)
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You NEED To know about the most adorable little "mountain potatoes": the American pika (Ochotona princeps)! Not only is the logo for this here podcast a pika, but the American pika ( Ochotona princeps ) is a small, herbivorous mammal of the family Ochotonidae, closely related to rabbits and hares. They live in alpine rockslides and talus slopes; and they have the cutest "MEEP!" you'll ever hear. Pikas are widely considered a mammalian indicator of environmental change in alpine ecosystems becaus
59: A Love of Yosemite, Naturalist Journeys & California Dreamin' with Jason Wise (opens the original)
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Jason Wise is a Certified California Naturalist, environmental educator, conservationist, trail guide, LGBTQ activist, writer, and sometimes photographer, with a master's degree in environmental policy (MPP). His passion is fostering a deeper connection between people and nature, and believes that access to and education about the natural world are essential for cultivating strong environmental advocates. His in person hikes and social media lessons explore topics like urban ecology and history,
58: Canadian Conservation, Skinny Dipping with a Bear & National Park Planning with Emma Hoskins (opens the original)
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She skinny dipped with a bear?! Yep, and she's also a backcountry adventurer and this week's guest on Rangers of the Lost Park! Her name is Emma Hoskins. Emma works at the intersection of public lands, climate resilience, and outdoor storytelling. Through research, policy work, and time spent on the road, from U.S. National Parks to New Zealand, Emma explores how travel, recreation, and conservation shape the places we love. On New Year’s Eve of 2020, she made a slightly ambitious promise to her
57: Big Bend National Park & the Big Bad Border Wall with Anna Claire Beasley (opens the original)
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Big Bend National Park and the local communities surrounding it are being threatened by a destructive border patrol endeavor. The Department of Homeland Security released “Smart Wall” plans for this area of Texas (including Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park) which include PHYSICAL construction of border walls in both the Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park. "This will not only have extreme environmental impacts, it will also remove access to miles upon miles o
56: The Magical World of Bees with Krystle Hickman (opens the original)
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From sleeping in flowers to keeping the natural world thriving, native bees are absolutely magical. Krystle Hickman loves bees and is incredibly knowledgable! She is a National Geographic Explorer and Expedition Expert, award-winning conservation photographer and author, keynote speaker, and artist whose work explores biodiversity, pollinators, and environmental storytelling through fieldwork around the world. Join Krystle and Liz as they talk about pollinator cuteness, the realities of visiting
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