Posted in: Season 3
Alison Van Dusen

Ep 52 | Alison Van Dusen: Nomadic Park Ranger & World Traveler

Meet nomadic traveler Alison Van Dusen. A backcountry park ranger, Alison has worked in 20 U.S. National Parks over the last 28 years. In between seasonal work, she lives as a nomad and travels the world – often doing service work. She has been to 30 countries on six continents. Alison shares what sparked her love of travel, how she became a park ranger, and why she started traveling internationally. She also shares amazing stories, tips for volunteering abroad, and how she’s navigating the pandemic. Read More…

Posted in: Season 2

Ep 31 | Summer Slevin: Traveling the United States National Parks

I sit down with Summer Slevin who is traveling and living in a van for two years, visiting every national park in the United States. She’s also the host of the Nat Park Stories podcast. She shares why and how she embarked on her journey, what life in a van is like, great stories about the parks and people she’s met along the way and so much more. Read More…