The Debate Over Barred Owls
"We humans can really mess things up, but we also have a great capacity to do good as well." Episode Chapters [00:02:21] How Isle Royale sha...
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Park Leaders Show
Park Leaders connects the wisdom of Park Managers, leaders in the park system, and thought leaders of the business world with up and coming park leaders. This is the show for Park Rangers, P...
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20 of 347 episodesHow to Get Things Done in a Bureaucracy
"Government isn't changed by policies. Government is changed by people." Episode Chapters [00:03:04] Why bureaucracy exists and what it was...
Park Rangers Do What Has to be Done
"The administrator's job is to support the people who serve visitors every day." Episode Chapters [00:03:17] Bob McGill reflects on a 35-yea...
Managing the Visitor Experience
"You cannot personally make sure every visitor has a great time... but you can make sure at least one visitor has a great experience." Episo...
Art in Parks
"The best park art helps you feel like you're standing there." Episode Chapters [00:43] Arden Von Hager shares how a childhood outdoors conn...
Using Technology to Enhance Recreation
"Parks become even more meaningful when you can track the memories you've made there." Notable Moments [00:00:32] Jada Dooling shares her fa...
Dealing With Depression and Anxiety in Parks
"When someone changes, something has changed in their life." Notable Moments [00:00:02] Why this episode was difficult but necessary to reco...
You Don't Pick Your Legacy
"Legacy is not what you leave for people. It's what you leave in people." Notable Moments [00:00:56] How a simple story sparked a deeper loo...
Enhancing Parks, Museums, and Exhibits
"Technology should enhance the story without intruding on the landscape." Notable Moments [00:01:23] How immersive storytelling helps museum...
The History of Women Who Worked the Fire Lookouts
"These women helped protect our forests long before most people realized their role." Episode Highlights [00:00:42] Welcoming Allison Martin...
Keys to Good Leadership
"It may not be your fault, but it is your responsibility." Notable Moments [00:02:29] Leadership transitions are creating uncertainty across...
The Moment of Truth for Park Visitors
"You don't get a second chance at a first impression." Notable Moments [00:00:59] Introducing the concept of "moment of truth" [00:02:13] Pr...
Stories From the 1979 Alaska Ranger Task Force
"We were sent to Alaska to show the flag, explain why we were there, and make sure nobody got hurt. None of that was guaranteed." Notable Mo...
Podcasting and Parks
"People don't fall in love with parks because of facts alone. They fall in love when they understand the stories." Notable Moments [00:00:55...
Parks are About Relationships
"Parks are about relationships. With your team, your communities, your partners. That's what sustains leadership over time." Notable Moments...
The Role of Media in Wildfires
"When people see fire only as destruction, we miss the opportunity to understand it and to prepare for what's coming next." Notable Moments...
Conservation Through Travel Experiences
"Sometimes one experience is all it takes to awaken a new passion." Notable Moments [00:02] Chris shares his outdoor roots in New Zealand an...
Citizen Conservation with Wolves
"The more we can let people know, the better it is for the wolves, the better it is for our conservation efforts." Notable Moments [00:02:29...
A Look at the Parks and Restoration Podcast
"When you create a thriving ecosystem you'll have people that are motivated to go and do good work, move your organization forward, and make...
Disruptive Innovation in Parks
"Disruptive innovation in parks rarely starts big. It's often the small changes that reshape how people connect with the outdoors." Episode...