Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (35)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Safe Travels explores National Parks and wild places through in-depth conversations with the people who know them best - park rangers, scientists, biologists, geologists, archaeologists, and conservationists. Each episode goes beyond travel tips to uncover the science, history, wildlife, and conservation stories that bring these landscapes to life. Hosted by Joey Liberatore, Safe Travels Pod turns expert insight into engaging, accessible conversations - helping listeners experience public lands with deeper understanding and appreciation.

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The Big Rivers Project with NPS Program Manager Dusty Perkins

May 22, 2026 42m Transcript

Recorded along the banks of the Green River inside Dinosaur National Monument, Joey sits down with Dusty Perkins to explore the science, beauty, and ecological complexity of the Green and Yampa…

Dinosaur National Monument: Geology & Dinosaurs with Paleontologist ReBecca Hunt-Foster

May 15, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, I sit down with paleontologist Rebecca Hunt-Foster at Dinosaur National Monument to explore one of the most fascinating fossil landscapes in North America. We discuss the geology…

Big Bend National Park: The Border Wall Debate with Bob Krumenaker

Apr 10, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

Bob Krumenaker, a seasoned conservationist (over 41 years with the NPS) and former superintendent of Big Bend National Park, discusses the ecological, cultural, and political stakes involved with the…

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Fossil Preparation with Paleontologist Jennifer Cavin

Feb 20, 2026 47m

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Cavin, Fossil Preparator and Lab Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, to explore one of the most overlooked roles…

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument: Geology & Paleontology with Paleontologist Nick Famoso

Feb 13, 2026 1h 48m Transcript

In this episode of Safe Travels, I’m joined by Dr. Nick Famoso, Paleontology Program Manager at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, for a fascinating deep dive into one of the richest fossil…

Petrified Forest National Park: The Art & Science of Museum Curation with Curator Matt Smith

Jan 23, 2026 1h 7m

Have you ever wondered how a museum is built inside a national park—or what happens to the fossils once they’re discovered?In this episode of Safe Travels, we go behind the scenes at Petrified Forest…

Petrified Forest National Park: Prairie Dogs & Park Biology with Biologist Dylan Schneider

Jan 16, 2026 57m

Prairie Dogs, Bats, and Pronghorn: The Living Landscape of Petrified Forest National ParkPrairie dogs make their debut on the Safe Travels Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Park Ranger and…

Petrified Forest National Park: Route 66 & Park History with Historian Bill Parker

Jan 09, 2026 58m

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, I’m joined by Bill Parker, Chief of Resources and Park Historian at Petrified Forest National Park, for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the…

Petrified Forest National Park: Archeology & Human History with Archeologist Jon Hardes

Jan 02, 2026 50m

Petrified Forest National Park is one of the most significant archeological landscapes in the United States, preserving evidence of human history that stretches back over 13,000 years. While the park…

Petrified Forest National Park: Dinosaurs, Paleontology & Geology with Paleontologist Adam Marsh

Dec 26, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode, we explore the world of paleontology at Petrified Forest National Park with Park Ranger Adam Marsh, the park’s Lead Paleontologist. Known worldwide for its colorful petrified wood,…

Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Geology, Wildlife & Human History with Park Ranger Jake Denton

Dec 19, 2025 48m

In this episode of the Safe Travels Podcast, we visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas and sit down with Interpretive Park Ranger Jake Denton to explore the park’s geology, wildlife,…

Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Geology, Bats and Park Information with Park Ranger Tiffany Rugger

Dec 12, 2025 59m

We’re back! This episode takes us to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in beautiful New Mexico, where we sit down with Park Ranger Tiffany Rugger.Tiffany serves as a Preventative Search and Rescue…

I quit my job for Safe Travels

Oct 13, 2025 8m

I'm in Bend, Oregon, sitting underneath a starry night sky with a warm fire in front of me. It's been a month or so since i've shared an episode with you. So I wanted to let you all know what's been…

Friends of Big Bear Valley: The Story of Jackie & Shadow with Sandy Steers

Sep 12, 2025 50m Transcript

Sandy Steers is the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), a non-profit in Big Bear Lake, California, dedicated to protecting and preserving wildlife habitat across the 15-mile Big…

NASA JPL: Utilizing National Parks for Space Exploration with Dr. Morgan Cable

Sep 05, 2025 1h 3m

Dr. Morgan Cable is a research scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. Her mission is to help answer one of humanity’s biggest questions: are we alone in the…

Rocky Mountain National Park: Large Mammal Ecology with Park Ranger Will Deacy

Aug 08, 2025 48m

Will Deacy is the Large Mammal Ecologist at Rocky Mountain National Park, where he plays a key role in managing some of the park’s most iconic wildlife. With a background that includes grizzly bear…

Rocky Mountain National Park: Climbing, Wilderness & SAR with Park Ranger Mike Lukens

Aug 01, 2025 58m Transcript

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Lukens, who has dedicated over 15 years to Rocky Mountain National Park and currently serves as the Climbing and Wilderness Program Supervisor. Mike oversees…

Rocky Mountain National Park: Park History & General Information with Park Ranger Kyle Patterson

Jul 25, 2025 1h 3m

Kyle Patterson is the Public Affairs Officer at Rocky Mountain National Park. For the past 23 years, she’s served as a Park Ranger, dedicating her career to community engagement and media…

Mesa Verde National Park: Archeology & Human History with Archeologists Carole Graham & Laura Brumbaugh

Jul 18, 2025 48m

In this episode, I’m joined by Carole Graham and Laura Brumbaugh, two archaeologists from Mesa Verde National Park. We explore their roles within the park, what makes the Mesa Verde region such a…

Mesa Verde National Park: Ancestral History & Significance with Indigenous Ranger Satchel Martin

Jul 11, 2025 47m

Satchel Martin is an Indigenous Ranger Intern at Mesa Verde National Park. Satchel is a part of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and shares with us his special and personal perspective of the ancestral…

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