Podcasting and Parks

"People don't fall in love with parks because of facts alone. They fall in love when they understand the stories."

Notable Moments

[00:00:55] Why Allison started a podcast about Indiana State Parks
[00:02:32] Discovering a love for the outdoors later in life
[00:03:17] How the podcast gained support from Indiana State Parks
[00:06:27] Finding stories inside each park
[00:08:02] Why interpretive naturalists are powerful storytellers
[00:14:00] Rediscovering familiar parks through curiosity
[00:18:22] The role of hospitality in Indiana State Parks
[00:24:51] Advice for civilians who want to have an impact on parks

Allison Martin, an English teacher from Indiana and host of In the Parks, shares how storytelling can deepen connections to state parks. She discusses creating a podcast without prior experience, working with park staff, highlighting interpretive naturalists, and how civilians can meaningfully support parks through curiosity, volunteering, and visitation.

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IN the Parks Podcast website

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Resources

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