When things go as well as they did during the Pig War, it can be easy to forget just how wrong they could have gone. I asked former Chief of Interpretation and Historian for the San Juan Island National Historical Park, Mike Vouri, how the Pig War might h

Have you ever had a fight with a family member over something stupid?Better yet, have you ever had that fight, only to realize it wasnt so stupid after all? That behind that excuse for a fight was a real fight just waiting to be had?Thats basically th

After writing "On The Road," and before it was published, Jack Kerouac spent a long summer on Desolation Peak in what is now the North Cascades National Park. We'll be hearing from Kerouac and also our favorite Ranger, Jim Burnett. You can find Jim's book

Before we explore Crater Lake National Park, Id like to share a few pieces of general advice. I hope this series has inspired you to see more of our national parks, so I asked Jim and Will from More Than Just Parks to offer a few tips for those of us who

The Civilian Conservation Corps was founded by Franklin Roosevelt in 1933, and operated for roughly a decade until the program was ended in 1942. In this episode, Jim and Will Pattiz, from More Than Just Parks, explain why they believe America should re

If you enjoy Hometown History, I suggest listening to another podcast our team creates called The Peripheral. Join host Justin Evans with a guest as they talk about some of their darkest and most cringe worthy moments in life to educate, entertain, or to

If you're looking to learn about the history of the Lake Mead National Recreational Area and what to expect if you go, this will be an episode you won't want to miss. Ad-free episodes are available on our Apple Premium Channel. You can support our show

1 campfire1 dark forest31 bone-chilling storiesWill YOU survive the night?This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts. Each host

1 campfire1 dark forest31 bone-chilling storiesWill YOU survive the night?This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast host. Each host b

In 1820, the well-known British writer, Sydney Smith, mocked the United States for its lack of culture and sophistication:In the four quarters of the globe, who reads an American book? or goes to an American play? or looks at an American picture or stat