A ranger stabbed in a Colorado state park, hundreds exposed to rabies at Grand Teton, Isle Royale wolf put down, plus updates on hurricane closures, statue restoration, peak renaming, and more national park news.

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00:00 Introduction 00:07 Colorado Park Ranger Stabbing Incident 00:59 Rabies Exposure at Jackson Lake Lodge 02:24 Rabid Raccoon at Delaware Water Gap 03:01 Wolf Issues at Isle Royal National Park 04:38 Sponsored by Slinky Stove 05:15 Restoration of Albert Pike Statue 06:12 Mount Woodring Name Change 08:01 Hurricane Erin Impact on East Coast Parks 09:20 Reopening of Black Canyon of the Gunnison 10:30 Grand Canyon Fire Update 10:50 Yosemite Ranger Fired Over Trans Pride Flag 12:27 Conclusion

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir embarked on a legendary three-day camping trip through Yosemite. Away from politics and public life, they huddled under the stars, explored the towering sequoias, and shared a vision that would change the future of America’s wild places.

This unforgettable meeting is often credited with sparking the modern conservation movement—leading to the expansion of national parks and permanent protection for some of our most treasured landscapes.

Join us as we retrace their journey, uncover the stories behind their conversations, and explore how a few nights in the wilderness helped shape the course of American environmental history.

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At Petrified Forest National Park, a strange phenomenon has persisted for decades: people from all over the world mailing back pieces of petrified wood they stole—along with heartfelt apology notes. These “conscience letters” speak of bad luck, misfortune, and regret. But is the so-called curse real, or just a product of guilt?

In this episode of Parkography, we explore the fascinating history behind the curse of the Petrified Forest and the power of a national park to stir the conscience.

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