Traveling With Eric Dowdle

America's National Parks feature landmarks that are older than the parks themselves! Join Eric, Wally and Autumn as they talk about the National Park Service's 100th birthday. They give their best tips about visiting and their favorite parks to visit. Learn a little more about Eric as he talks about his travels through the park and how he gets inspiration for his paintings.

What does it mean to be true to yourself? Puerto Ricans are true to themselves by marching to the beat of their own drum and bring the whole family together. Christopher Columbus not only started the colonization of North America, but also discovered the island of Puerto Rico! Join with Eric and Gigi Gonzalez, a through and through Puerto Rican, as they talk about what it means to be true to yourself.

Eric, Wally and Autumn talk about what it means to be a patriot and the history behind the American Revolution. Boston National Historic Park brings you back to colonial times and teaches you about our founding fathers. Join with Dr. Elizabeth Covart, host of the podcast "Ben Franklin's World", as she talks about what it's like walking on the Freedom Trail.

Travel with Eric to a mountain range rising along the Tennessee border that is the most-visited national park in the United States. The Smoky Mountains changes colors with the seasons, is home of black bears and really, really good pancakes. Vesna Plakanis is the co-founder of "Walk in the Woods" guide service in the National Park and joins with Eric and the team to talk about what it takes to hike in the Smokies.

There's often more than meets the eye with people and this is the case with Olympic National Park. There's always more to learn and gain new perspectives about the park. It's one of the largest National Parks, has multiple ecosystems, and the most animals in the parks. Travel with Eric to the scenic Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Douglas Scott, founder and content creator The Outdoor Society and exotichikes.com, joins with our hosts and talks about the must-do's in Olympic National Park.