All Episodes
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BONUS EPISODE: "Adopt-a-Ranger" with Sandra the National Park Patch Lady
This bonus episode is inspired by Sandra Ramos, our guest and known fondly as the National Park Patch Lady. Sandra is the wizard behind the curtain with "Adopt-a-Range...
20: New Mexico Wild
This week we talked with New Mexico Wild's Conservation Director, Bjorn Fredrickson about the importance of wilderness protections and some of the legislation that aim...
19: Chaotic Forager Gabrielle Cerberville
The magic of foraging for mushrooms, berries, medicinal plants and so much more is not just a hobby for Gabrielle Cerberville, but a lifestyle. In this episode we disc...
18: Caves, Bats & Spooky Season with Ranger Hannah Croxton
Bats, caves & rescues, oh my! Ranger Hannah Croxton immerses us in some spooky stories from their time as a US Forest Service Lead Ranger at the Newberry National Volc...
17: A Life on Fire: Interview with Author and Former Hotshot River Selby
Author and former Wildland Firefighter River Selby (they/them) wrote and published their memoire Hotshot: A Life on Fire on August 12, 2025. In this episode, River tal...
16: Fired for Flying the Trans Flag in Yosemite - Interview with SJ Joslin
SJ Joslin (they/them), a bat biologist from Yosemite National Park, was unjustly fired from their dream job by the federal government for flying the trans flag in the ...
15: Connect, Strengthen, Represent: Interview with Gaby Rojas of Public Lands Alliance
Have you ever wondered what it takes to support 640 million acres of public lands across the United States? In this episode, Gaby Rojas from Public Lands Alliance expl...
14: National Parks & Forests Bad Reviews
Join us this week for reviews from National Parks, Monuments, Forests, and more! Liz explains the difference between each type and then dives into the reviews. We hope...
13: Public Lands Rule
The Department of Interior proposed to rescind the Public Lands Rule, also known as the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, on September 10, 2025. This rule codifi...
12: Diversity in the Outdoors with Ranger Alex Troutman
Joining us this week is Alex, or Al, Troutman. His passion for fish and wildlife biology, writing and communicating really shines through. As a co-organizer for many B...
11: Alaska Roadless Area with Tlingít Matriarch Yolanda Fulmer
The Roadless Rule in Alaska has been controversial and succumbed to many changes throughout the last couple of decades. Joining us today is someone who not only lives ...
10: Wildland Fire with Riva Duncan
Wildfires are burning more and more drastically each year. The people who serve and protect the landscape and its inhabitants are not only brave but also incredibly vi...
9: USDA Reorganization
On July 24 of this year, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new reorganization effort for the entire USDA, which includes the US Forest ...
8: Bogs & Badgers with Sarah Crandall
Bogs and Badgers, oh my! Joining us for this episode is Liz's sister, Sarah Crandall, who is a botanist and wildland firefighter. We discuss her work caring for rare a...
7: Make America Beautiful Again?!
Have you seen the phrase "Make America Beautiful Again" and thought to yourself, "What does that even mean?" Well you're in luck because this week Mikayla explains the...
6: Ranger Alex Wild
Joining us for this episode is Park Ranger Alex Wild! A ranger of 15 years and going, Alex dedicates his life and purpose to protecting the parks, the people, and the ...
5: The Roadless Rule
What is the Roadless Rule? Why is it important? What does it really mean for the American people and the US Forest Service?Liz takes a deep dive into the Roadless Rule...
4: Hey Mr. Musk, Am I Waste? Interview with Ben Vizzachero
Joining Liz and Mikayla is Wildlife Biologist Ben Vizzachero, who discuss their crazy experiences at the State of the Union (Joint Address) in Washington DC on March 4...
3: Lawyer-Up! Interview with Andy Vanderheuel & Yvette Piacsek of NFFE
Liz & Mikayla welcome President of the NFFE Executive Board Warner (Andy) Vanderheuel and NFFE General Counsel and Labor Lawyer Yvette Piacsek to a special episode hig...
2: Ranger Danger
In this second episode of Rangers of the Lost Park Podcast, hosts Liz and Mikayla discuss the turbulent experiences of federal public land employees post-January 2020....
