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"Hiker Trash," a new book that examines hiker life along the Appalachian Trail through the sketches of a graphic artist, is the topic of our interview with author Sarah Kaizar. We also examine the fisheries of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and comment on the long-running vacancy of a permanent director of the National Park Service.

:02 Welcome to National Parks Traveler
:12 Episode introduction with Kurt Repanshek
1:34 Introduction to Hiker Trash
2:20 Interview with Sarah Kaizar, author of Hiker Trash
9:51 National Parks Traveler promotion
10:06 Yankee Freedom promotion
10:42 Friends of Acadia promotion
11:14 Interview with Sarah Kaizar continues
20:37 Grand Teton National Park Foundation promotion
21:12 North Cascades Institute promotion
21:32 Interview with Daniel Drake of Little River Outfitters on Great Smoky Mountains National Park's fisheries
28:59 Washington's National Park Fund promotion
29:37 Interview with Daniel Drake continues
38:02 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation promotion
38:32 A commentary on the lack of a Senate-confirmed National Park Service director
43:19 Orange Tree Productions

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