Canyonlands National Park: The Shrimp That Outlived the Dinosaurs

Bryce Canyon National Park: Ancient Giants and the Secret Map

Climb over 9,000 feet to meet something that was alive before the pyramids were built - The Bristlecone Pine! At over 1,600 years old, this scraggly looking tree thrives at conditions where not much else can survive.  These awesome trees also have a special partnership with a bird that also boasts a record for having the best memory - the Clarks Nutcracker! Tune in to our kids national park podcast to learn about how these two thrive at Bryce Canyon National Park. 🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family. 🏕️ If you needed to hide food for winter, what food would you hide and where would you hide it? The park sound was provided by Renee from All Things Birdie [https://www.youtube.com/@allthingsbirdie]. Check out her youtube channel for more fun bird videos. 🕊️ Visit nationalparkscouts.com [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards that go along with this kids podcast. This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com [https://nationalparkssupplyco.com] to order your next shirt. https://nationalparkscouts.com/ [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] Amazing music from Sheb3ar [https://bit.ly/48VNB9t] Find National Park Scouts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkscouts]

Bryce Canyon National Park: The Secret Language of Prairie Dogs

Squeak! Bark! 🐾 You might think the giant rock hoodoos are the only stars of Bryce Canyon, but today, we’re looking at the little guys. Prairie Dogs are the keystone species of the park. Join us and learn why as explore their "towns" in this super fun kids podcast. 🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family. 🏕️ If you could understand what any animal was saying for just one day, which animal would you pick? The park sound was provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/] Visit nationalparkscouts.com [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards that go along with this kids podcast. This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com [https://nationalparkssupplyco.com] to order your next shirt. https://nationalparkscouts.com/ [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] Amazing music from Sheb3ar [https://bit.ly/48VNB9t] Find National Park Scouts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkscouts]

Bryce Canyon National Park: The Hoodoo Capital of Earth

Imagine a forest where the trees are made of glowing orange rock. Welcome to Bryce Canyon National Park!  In this episode, we get to meet Bryce Canyon for the first time. We find out why it has the most hoodoos than anywhere else on Earth. And... what is a hoodoo anyway? Did you know ice can break solid stone? This park might be one of the smallest, but it's mighty in it's own way. 🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family. Visit nationalparkscouts.com [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards that go along with this kids podcast. This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com [https://nationalparkssupplyco.com] to order your next shirt. https://nationalparkscouts.com/ [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] Amazing music from Sheb3ar [https://bit.ly/48VNB9t] Find National Park Scouts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkscouts]

Canyonlands National Park: The Shrimp That Outlived the Dinosaurs

What if I told you that the dry, dusty "potholes" in Canyonlands National Park are actually full of life? Yes, it's true. Prehistoric shrimp live in those holes in the sandstone!  Tadpole shrimp were here before the dinosaurs and somehow survive decades without any water. Listen in as find out about their "secret trick" to staying alive. 🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family. 🏕️ Tadpole shrimp is a pretty boring name for the oldest animal around! If you could rename it, what name would you give it? Visit nationalparkscouts.com [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards! This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com [https://nationalparkssupplyco.com] to order your next shirt. https://nationalparkscouts.com/ [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] Amazing music from Sheb3ar [https://bit.ly/48VNB9t] Find National Park Scouts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkscouts]

Canyonlands National Park: The Last Blank Map and the One-Armed Man Who Filled It In

Could you navigate 1,000 miles of uncharted river with only one arm? No one knew where the Green River and Colorado met. Legend had it that no one ever came back from seeing it. John Wesley Powell said, I'll find out! In this episode on Canyonlands National Park, we meet the one-armed Civil War hero who braved the rapids and named everything you see in the park. See the Confluence, where the rivers run two different colors, hear the roar of the rapids and Buckle up for the crazy expedition, this episode is full of adventure! 🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family. 🏕️ If you discovered a brand new canyon today, what would you name it and why? Tag us on social media or visit our website to let us know! Visit nationalparkscouts.com [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards! This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com [https://nationalparkssupplyco.com] to order your next shirt. https://nationalparkscouts.com/ [https://nationalparkscouts.com/] Amazing music from Sheb3ar [https://bit.ly/48VNB9t] Find National Park Scouts on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkscouts]