Gaze At the National Parks
Gaze At the National Parks is hosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan, who hike one trail per episode across America's National Parks. The show has 366 episodes and releases weekly, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
A 366-episode national parks hiking show with a 4.5 Apple rating
- Weekly episodes cover one trail in one park, giving outdoor brands a consistent, long-running slot.
- Apple Podcasts shows 214 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 183 five-star reviews.
- Listeners tune in for trail details, wildlife, and park history, a natural fit for travel and gear.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, trail narrative, solo monologue, mini-series
- Tone
- enthusiastic, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles such as 'Pride Mix: Trans Visibility and History' and 'National Forests Under Attack' touch on social and policy topics.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/gaze-at-the-national-parks |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1436269131 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/28b54ab2-7662-4127-8445-0124… |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Trail Mix: Top 5 Island Hikes | 2026-10-12 | 27 min |
| 159- Hawksnest Beach and Trunk Bay- US Virgin Islands National Park | 2026-10-05 | 54 min |
| Season 9 Trail Map | 2026-09-28 | 32 min |
| S8 Summit- Hiking Trails | 2026-07-27 | 56 min |
| S8 Summit- Wildlife | 2026-07-20 | 33 min |
| S8 Summit- Histories | 2026-07-13 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan hike the trails of America’s National Parks. Each episode features one hiking trail in one National Park, one park at a time. Join them as they climb to terrifying heights, cross miles of desert, and hike through the forests of these public lands.
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About Gaze At the National Parks
Gaze At the National Parks is a hiking podcast in which Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan tackle one trail in one National Park per episode, according to the show's RedCircle feed and website. The feed lists 366 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of roughly 33 minutes and some episodes running past 50 minutes. Themes include desert trails, island hikes, wildlife, park history, and public land policy.
Apple Podcasts shows 214 ratings with a 4.5 average, 183 of them five stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number around 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the rating count and the show's long weekly history. The publisher's feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.
The show suits outdoor gear brands, travel services, and park-focused campaigns. At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a placement in a long-running, trail-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Gaze At the National Parks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Gaze At the National Parks
How much does Gaze At the National Parks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Gaze At the National Parks about?
The show follows hosts Dustin Ballard and Michael Ryan as they hike one trail per episode across America's National Parks, covering terrain, wildlife, and park history.
How do I contact Gaze At the National Parks about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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