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In the Siskiyou mountains at 4,000 feet exists one of the few marble caves in the National Park Service. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we explore the unique features of Oregon Caves National Monument you can find strange geology, go wild caving, and visit the only Wild and Scenic river underground called...The post Oregon Caves NM: Wild Caving, Geology, and the River Styx – PWPR 25 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The flourishing immigrant community at Bainbridge Island was home to people from all over the world looking for a new start in America. People from Finland, Japan, Italy, Austria, Hawaii, China and other countries came together to form an American melting pot of cultures and traditions. However, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the forced...The post Bainbridge Island: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans in WWII appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 caused an economic boom for the city of Seattle. People flocked to the Pacific Northwest to gather supplies and board steamships north to Alaska. Newspapers promised new wealth and riches for any who made it to the Klondike. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we take a...The post Klondike Gold Rush NHP: Seattle’s Gold Rush Boom – PWPR 23 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Geomorphologist Paul Kennard calls Mount Rainier National Park the canary in a coal mine when it comes to climate change. Glaciers on Rainier melt at a rapid rate, causing issues with the park’s rivers and wildlife. And, resource rangers are at the forefront of dealing with a rapidly changing environment. On this episode of Podcasts...The post Mt Rainier NP: Glaciers and Climate Change – PWPR 22 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

A trip to Mount Rainier National Park brings you through lush landscapes dotted with wildflowers. However, a beast lies beneath the park! The mountain is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Does that mean the park is dangerous? On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers sit down with a Park...The post Mt Rainier NP: Volcanic Activity and Park Geology – PWPR 21 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The tale of Lewis and Clark is one many Americans heard in school. Two mountain men who explore the west with a passion for adventure. While many of us romanticize the expedition, there’s a lot more to this story. The Corps of Discovery, composed of 33 people, heads west with military men, hunters, translators, a...The post Lewis and Clark NHP: A Multilayered Tale of Exploration – PWPR 20 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

In the early 1800’s the US went through a revival of Christianity and people of faith signed up to minister to the Native American people in the west. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman leave their lives behind in New York to become one of the first families to travel the Oregon Trail. They preach to the...The post Whitman Mission NHS: Cultural Misunderstandings – PWPR 19 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Bark Ranger Gracie has a big job at Glacier National Park: to keep wildlife away from high visitor use areas in the park. But once she’s finished her work, Ranger Mark Biel steps in and educates visitors on the importance of wildlife safety. Listen in to this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers to find...The post Glacier NP: Wildlife Safety with the Bark Ranger – PWPR 18 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The Battle of Little Bighorn is one of the most written about and mythologized battles in US history. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we talk with Ranger Steve Adelson about Custer’s Last Stand, the evolution of the National Monument, and why we preserve battlefields. Show Notes found at: https://www.virtualkamper.com/pwpr17/ Help keep the...The post Little Bighorn Battlefield NM: Examining Why We Preserve Battlefields – PWPR 17 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

How does the National Park Service keep the presidents looking pristine? In this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers we discuss Mount Rushmore preservation efforts with the Assistant Cheif of Interpretation, Blaine Kortemeyer. We learn about his unique role on the Rope Access team — a unique group of Rangers who see eye to eye...The post Mt Rushmore: Preservation of the Sculpture – PWPR 16 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Have you ever wondered how four presidential faces end up carved into the side of a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota? In this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we learn about the complex and controversial story of the American icon — Mount Rushmore National Memorial.   Show Notes found at: https://www.virtualkamper.com/pwpr15/...The post Mt Rushmore: The Story Behind An American Icon – PWPR 15 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

What would it be like growing up in the National Parks? Ranger Aaron Kaye’s father was also a Park Ranger, and the National Parks were his backyard. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we discuss Aaron’s unique story and the many jobs he’s had in the Park Service.   Show Notes found at:...The post Badlands NP: Growing Up in the National Parks – PWPR 14 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Badlands National Park wildlife is in a class of its own. Bison, bighorn sheep and the endangered black-footed ferret draw people from all over the world to visit the park. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we speak with a wildlife biologist to take a peek into what it takes to manage the...The post Badlands NP: Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Black Footed Ferret – PWPR 13 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Did you know the birth of American Paleontology occurred at Badlands National Park? The park is home to one of the largest mammal fossil caches in the world and attracts scientists from all over. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we talk to Interpretive Ranger and Paleontologist Ed Welsh to discover more about...The post Badlands NP: Paleontology and Visitor Fossil Discoveries – PWPR 12 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

We take a look at the Cold War, as we discuss tensions with the USSR which led to the creation of a nuclear arsenal just beneath the plains of South Dakota. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers, we visit Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Show Notes found at: https://www.virtualkamper.com/pwpr11/ Help keep the show...The post Minuteman Missile NHS: Commanding the Missile – PWPR 11 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Let’s explore what life as a climbing ranger at one of the premier parks for mountain climbing in the world, Rocky Mountain National Park. We discuss what climbing is like, search and rescue, and the famous Longs Peak on this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers. Show Notes found at: https://www.virtualkamper.com/pwpr10/ Help keep the show...The post Rocky Mountain: Climbing Ranger – PWPR 10 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Elks, pika, and marmot, oh my! Meet the otherworldly mammals of the alpine tundra. And, learn what it takes to dig out the highest elevation visitor center in the United States out from over 10 feet of snow every year in Rocky Mountain National Park on this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers. Show Notes...The post Rocky Mountain: Alpine Tundra – PWPR 9 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

Plant and insect fossils and petrified tree stumps are the main attractions at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. But, many visitors leave remembering the unique human history. On this episode of Podcasts with Park Rangers: feuding tour operators, a story about Walt Disney and an inspiring story about a single mother and her homestead. Show...The post A Fossil Day at Florissant – PWPR 8 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The red rock canyons of Utah are some of the most iconic landscapes in the National Park System. In the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park, red and orange sandstone spires create a dramatic landscape remote from the luxuries of society. The silence and darkness are a stark contrast to the urban environments most of...The post Canyonlands: The Needles District – PWPR 7 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.

The tallest sand dunes in North America are located high in the mountains of Colorado. But did you know, they can sing? Great Sand Dunes National Park has many unique features if you know where to find them. With the help of Fred Bunch, the Chief of Resources Management at Great Sand Dunes, we’ll learn...The post Great Sand Dunes NP: Singing Sands – PWPR 6 appeared first on Virtual Kamper.