Welcome to National Park Junior Ranger Podcast — the show for nature lovers of all ages! This podcast is for explorers and families who want to go deeper with their visits to national parks bringing stories, history, and nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a park protector, explorer, or nature expert, you’re in the right place. Each episode we explore a different National Park unit, dive into some of what each park unit has to offer & share some fun facts you might not know. Our biggest goals are to help you have fun, learn something new, and get inspired to explore the outdoors.
76: Cuyahoga Valley National Park: A Valley Reborn – From Pollution to Preservation – Where a River, Two Cities, and a National Park Meet
Today, we’re heading to the eastern edge of the American Midwest and the southern shore of Lake Erie to explore one of only two truly urban national parks in the United States — Cuyahoga Valley National Park; Ohio's only national park. In this episode we discuss some of the fascinating features of the park, some plants and animals, learn about the history of the park, complete an activity from the junior ranger program, discuss the geology, and have some recommendations for exploring the park.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!
A Special Thanks to Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
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28 Sept 2026
75: Dinosaur National Monument: Ancient Fossils Frozen in Stone
Today, we’re heading to the northern edge of the Colorado Plateau to explore a truly unique national park unit; home to the largest wall of dinosaur bones ever discovered. Straddling the border between Utah and Colorful Colorado, we’re heading back in time to explore Dinosaur National Monument! We explore the natural beauty of the area, learning about the formation and geological history, its Indigenous heritage, the diverse plants and animals that inhabit the area, the park's establishment, how to access the park, and work through a Junior Ranger activity together.
Junior Rangers are explorers, learning all about the park’s ecosystems, plants and animals, and how to protect nature. The Junior Ranger program is not just for kids; it's for the young, and the young at heart!
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21 Sept 2026
74: Trail Trivia #22
In this Trail Trivia episode, we’ll be testing your nature knowledge with a fun and exciting 3-round trivia challenge! Each round will focus on a different aspect of the natural world, from wildlife and ecosystems to natural wonders and environmental facts.
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