116. National Parks, Leaving No Trace, and Touching Grass w/ Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock

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Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock share the captivating journey of their podcast National Park After Dark, celebrating four years of exploring the mysteries, histories, and conservation stories of America's public lands.
• Former veterinary technicians who bonded over their shared love of outdoor spaces and morbid curiosity
• Transformed casual conversations about national park mysteries into a wildly successful podcast
• Use compelling storytelling to convey conservation messages and outdoor ethics more effectively than direct instruction
• Emphasize the importance of responsible recreation with current national park staffing shortages
• Highlight the humbling power of nature to provide perspective and grounding in our increasingly digital lives
• Recommend supporting national parks through donations and volunteering for trail maintenance
• Share personal favorite parks including Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, with deeply personal connections to these spaces
• Advise listeners to trust their intuition and prioritize time for activities that bring true meaning and joy
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Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to National Park After Dark (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Cassie and Danielle's Outdoor Journeys (00:03:20)

3. Creating a Successful Outdoor Podcast (00:11:10)

4. Storytelling with Purpose and Respect (00:18:00)

5. What Nature Teaches Us About Life (00:33:00)

6. Responsible Recreation in Challenging Times (00:44:00)

7. Favorite Parks and Recommendations (00:52:30)

8. Unsettling Stories from the Outdoors (00:58:35)

9. Closing Advice and Final Thoughts (01:07:11)