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Postcards from the Parks

Postcards from the Parks

By: Ben Cooper - Adventuring with Ben
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In this podcast, host Ben Cooper, along with a weekly guest will take you on a journey to a National Park. Every other week a new episode will drop, where we will discuss the park, some of it's best features, and then tell a story from the park. I hope to not only inspire your future travels, but to also help you learn the best way to explore each park.Ben Cooper - Adventuring with Ben Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 6: Diana of the Dunes in Indiana Dunes National Park with Former Park Ranger Chelsea Starr
    Jun 10 2026

    This episode features the story of Alice Mabel Grey, more commonly known as Diana of the Dunes. Alice enjoyed the solitude of the park and was a controversial subject in the early 1900s. She made massive strides, not only for women but also to protect the park she called home.

    Former park ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park, Chelsea Starr, joins the show to share her knowledge and experiences from the park. We dive into some of our favorite areas of the park as well as some interesting facts.


    For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook!


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    52 mins
  • 5: One-Star Reviews of South Dakota's Parks with Nikki Cooper
    May 27 2026

    We went a little more light-hearted on this week's episode. Host Ben Cooper is joined by his mom, Nikki Cooper, for a special Mother's Day episode. They discuss the five NPS sites in the Black Hills of South Dakota, as well as a State Park, a memorial, and a couple of bonus locations. They dive into some one-star reviews for each of these sites and give tips on how to best enjoy each location. This episode was inspired by the book Subpar Parks by Amber Share.


    For travel updates and more information about the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook!


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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 4: Thermal Feature Incidents in Yellowstone National Park with Jeb Letcher
    May 13 2026

    In this episode, host Ben Cooper is joined by guest Jeb Letcher to discuss Yellowstone National Park. Ben and Jeb will discuss Jeb's upcoming employment in the park and some of the can't-miss locations in the park. They also discuss some of the more interesting stories of deaths and injuries in hot springs within the park.


    For travel updates and more information on the show, follow Adventuring with Ben on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.


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    49 mins
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