Show overview
My Park Story has published 10 episodes during 2023. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 18 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by National Park Service.
From the publisher
National parks tell the stories of America. My Park Story, a “parkcast” hosted by the National Park Service, tells the stories of individuals who share their unique connections to the parks and the National Park Service in their communities. Listen as we explore personal stories of enjoyment, education, and inspiration in these special places and spaces.
Latest Episodes
Geoff LeBaron, National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count Director
The annual Christmas Bird Count is a holiday tradition for many. Geoff LeBaron, of the National Audubon Society, discusses its enduring appeal as well as how people can get involved in their communities.
Frances Jelks-Brown whose father, Osibee Jelks, was an umpire with the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball
Frances Jelks-Brown shares stories of her father, Osibee Jelks, who was among the first African American umpires in Major League Baseball. Among the places he worked was Hinchliffe Stadium, a Negro League stadium located within Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park.
Officer Shelby Barbay, Law Enforcement Ranger at Grand Teton National Park
After leaving the army, Shelby Barbay had many career options. Hear why she chose the National Park Service, and how her mentors have inspired her to be a better ranger and to pass on that mentorship to others.
Dr. Leona Tate, NPS Grants Recipient and Civil Rights Leader
In 1960, when Leona Tate was only six years old, she became a civil rights leader in her community as she and two other Black girls desegregated New Orleans’ McDonogh Public School. Decades later, Dr. Tate reopened the closed McDonogh school building using National Park Service grants totaling in $1.5 million dollars in funding. The building, now known as the TEP Center, operates as a community and education center as well as affordable housing for seniors.
Kelli Jones, Indigenous Park Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park
In this episode, host Dave Barak speaks with Kelli Jones, Indigenous Park Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park and how her Native background has brought more depth to her role as a National Park Service ranger.
Jennifer Smith, “Hometown” Superintendent of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
In this episode, host Dave Barak speaks with the Superintendent of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Jennifer Smith and how her passion for her hometown of New Bedford inspired her to lead its national park.
Hannah Murray, Youth Volunteer at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
In this episode host, Dave Barak chats with Hannah Murray, a 6-year-old volunteer at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, who is joined by her mother Elizabeth. They discuss why Hannah loves volunteering at a national park and why others should consider volunteering at their closest national park.
Steve Mock, Search and Rescue Volunteer in Denali National Park & Preserve
In this episode host, Dave Barak, speaks with the volunteer and President of the Board of Denali Rescue Volunteers, Steve Mock. They discuss how Steve got involved in search and rescue in Denali, what it’s like spending weeks on the side of a mountain, how others can volunteer with the park service, and more!
Brad Sailer, Visitor Travels to 63 National Parks with Service Dog
In this episode, host Dave Barak speaks with Brad Sailer who visited 63 national parks with his service dog, Ranger. They discuss where Brad and Ranger traveled, what it was like traveling with a service dog to national parks, their favorite parts of the trip, and more!
Matt Turner, NPS Social Media Lead
In this episode, host Dave Barak speaks with the National Park Service Social Media Lead Matt Turner. They discuss Matt's history with the park service, where his humor comes from, the ins and outs of writing a viral tweet, and more!