Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks
Claim This Podcastby Monica Gonzalez and Susan Resendez
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<p>Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks is a podcast that aims to entertain and educate about the outdoors through experiences that will empower us to explore the rich intersections of culture, history, and the natural world.</p><br><p>We really appreciate your support over these last few months. We've had comments from several of you asking about merchandise and we heard you! The <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/2chickswhikingsticks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks storefront</a> is now open and we'd love it if you would consider supporting our endeavor to inform and educate about our cultural, historical, and natural world by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin to help spread the word by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin. If you see something you like on the <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/2chickswhikingsticks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storefront</a> but would like it more personalized, send a direct message and we'll do our best to accommodate your request! Thank you!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 25, 2026
Dark Sky Parks
<p>Have you ever actually seen the Milky Way with your own eyes? Not a photo — the real thing, overhead, arching across a pitch-black sky? If not, this episode is for you.</p><br><p>Susan and Monica dive into the world of Dark Sky Parks — what they are, how places earn that designation, and what it actually takes to visit one and see something that will genuinely blow your mind.</p><br><p>🌠 IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>• What a Dark Sky Park actually is (and why 99% of Americans have never seen a truly dark sky)</p><p>• The 5 types of Dark Sky designations — parks, reserves, sanctuaries, communities & urban night sky places</p><p>• How a park becomes certified — the 1-3 year process, the Bortle Scale, and what it all means</p><p>• How many dark sky places exist in the US and worldwide</p><p>• Why 70% of wildlife species are nocturnal — and why protecting dark skies matters for animals too</p><p>• The visitor protocol: moon phases, red lights, dark adaptation, what to pack & what NOT to do (Susan's headlight story 😬)</p><p>• McDonald Observatory's Star Party near Alpine, TX — a great local option!</p><p>• Book recommendation: "Stikky Night Skies" by Laurence Holt — a beginner-friendly star guide we loved</p><p>• App recommendation: Stellarium Mobile </p><p>• Plus: telescope farms, buying a star, and a book giveaway coming soon!</p><br><p>⏱️ CHAPTERS: See below ↓</p><br><p>📚 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>→ Stikky Night Skies by Laurence Holt (part of a series of books)</p><p>→ Stellarium Mobile Star App (free)</p><p>→ McDonald Observatory Star Party — Fort Davis, TX (~$25/person)</p><p>→ DarkSky International: darksky.org</p><br><p>🏕️ NOTABLE US DARK SKY PARKS:</p><p>Joshua Tree · Arches · Bryce Canyon · Death Valley · Big Bend · Zion · Great Basin · Mammoth Cave</p><br><p>🎙️ Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks covers the cultural, historical, and natural wonders of the world around us. New episodes regularly — subscribe so you don't miss one!</p><br><p>Don't forget to check out the Stikky Night Skies</p><p>https://stikky.com/</p><br><p>#DarkSkyParks #Stargazing #NationalParks #MilkyWay #NightSky #Astronomy #HikingPodcast #TwoChicksWithHikingSticks #BigBend #McDonaldObservatory</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 18, 2026
Texas' Only Natural Lake Has a WILD History
<p>Texas has one natural lake — and most people have never heard of it. 🌿</p><br><p>Caddo Lake State Park in East Texas is unlike anywhere else in the Lone Star State. We're talking 400-year-old bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, a swamp full of alligators, 12,000 years of human history, and a founding father of the Republic of Texas who was shot dead in the water on </p><p>Independence Day. Yeah. It's THAT kind of place.</p><br><p>In this episode we cover everything you need to know:</p><br><p>🏹 HISTORY</p><p>- 10,000 BC – The first humans settle the Caddo Lake area</p><p>- The Caddo Nation — their origin story, culture, and forced removal</p><p>- The CCC cabins built in the 1930s that you can still stay in today</p><br><p>🌊 THE LAKE</p><p>- Texas' ONLY natural lake — formed by a massive log jam called the </p><p> "Great Raft"</p><p>- Home to the largest flooded bald cypress forest in the United States</p><p>- Internationally protected under the Ramsar Wetlands Convention</p><br><p>🎣 THINGS TO DO</p><p>- Kayaking & canoeing through an ancient cypress maze</p><p>- World-class fishing — 71 species including largemouth bass and crappie</p><p>- Hiking, birdwatching (200+ species!), and wildlife photography</p><p>- Staying in the historic 1930s CCC log cabins</p><br><p>📍 Caddo Lake State Park | Near Karnack, TX | ~150 miles east of Dallas</p><br><p>🔔 Subscribe for more Texas travel, state parks, and hidden history episodes.</p><br><p>———————————————————————</p><p>LINKS & RESOURCES</p><p>- Reserve campsites & cabins: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com</p><p>- Park info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caddo-lake</p><p>- Texas State Parks Pass (free entry to all 89 parks): https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-pass</p><p>———————————————————————</p><br><p>#CaddoLake #TexasStatePark #EastTexas #TexasHistory #HiddenGem </p><p>#TexasTravel #OutdoorTexas #CypressForest #Kayaking #Fishing </p><p>#TexasIndependence #NativeAmerican #CaddoNation #TexasPodcast </p><p>#StateParks #NaturePodcast #TexasNature #SwampLife #WildlifeTexas</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 11, 2026
Arches National Park Guide
<p>Welcome back to Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks! 🏜️ In this episode, we're heading to one of the most jaw-dropping places on Earth — Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. Home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches (yes, TWO THOUSAND!), this park is a bucket-list destination for a reason — and we're breaking down everything you need to know before you visit.</p><br><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>• The fascinating history of how Arches went from a cattle ranch to a National Park</p><p>• The geology behind those incredible arches — and why they're still forming (and falling!) today</p><p>• The best easy-to-moderate hikes for the 50+ crowd — including Landscape Arch, the Windows Loop, and the iconic Delicate Arch trail</p><p>• A complete first-timer's itinerary so you don't waste a single minute</p><p>• Cultural history including ancient petroglyphs and Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire</p><br><p>Whether you're planning your first trip or returning to see it through fresh eyes, this episode is your go-to guide for Arches National Park.</p><p>📍 Location: Moab, Utah | Arches National Park</p><p>🎙️ Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks explores the intersections of culture, history, and the natural world — one trail at a time.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!</p><h2><br></h2><p>#ArchesNationalPark #NationalParks #MoabUtah #HikingOver50 #WomenWhoHike #NationalParkService #DelicateArch #UtahHiking #TwoChicksWithHikingSticks #DesertHiking #BucketList #OutdoorWomen #HikingLife #ExploreMore #NPSParks #ActiveOver50 #AdventureTravel #VisitUtah #RedRockCountry #LandscapeArch</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks?
<p>Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks is a podcast that aims to entertain and educate about the outdoors through experiences that will empower us to explore the rich intersections of culture, history, and the natural world.</p><br><p>We really appreciate your support over these last few months. We've had comments from several of you asking about merchandise and we heard you! The <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/2chickswhikingsticks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks storefront</a> is now open and we'd love it if you would consider supporting our endeavor to inform and educate about our cultural, historical, and natural world by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin to help spread the word by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin. If you see something you like on the <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/store/2chickswhikingsticks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storefront</a> but would like it more personalized, send a direct message and we'll do our best to accommodate your request! Thank you!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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