{"podcast":{"title":"Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks","slug":"two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857","podcast_index_feed_id":7330857,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68117c6753ed555148b0c2af","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1745975842577-cb79c7a1-6d1a-40f3-967d-87f30a5302c2.jpeg","author":"Monica Gonzalez and Susan Resendez","episode_count":64,"summary":"Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks is a podcast that aims to entertain and educate about the outdoors through experiences that will empower us to explore the rich intersections of culture, history, and the natural world. We really appreciate your support over these last few months. We've had comments from several of you asking about merchandise and we heard you! The Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks storefront is now open and we'd love it if you would consider supporting our endeavor to inform and educate about our cultural, historical, and natural world by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin to help spread the word by buying a t-shirt or sticker or pin. If you see something you like on the storefront but would like it more personalized, send a direct message and we'll do our best to accommodate your request! Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:20:29.815720+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857"},"episode":{"title":"Texas’ Highest Peak & Ancient Oceans: Guadalupe Mountains National Park","slug":"texas-highest-peak-ancient-oceans-guadalupe-mountains-national-park","published_at":"2026-07-09T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/texas-highest-peak-ancient-oceans-guadalupe-mountains-national-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857","url":"https://twochickswithhikingsticks.com","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/68117c6753ed555148b0c2af/e/6a3c50a6e1238e54b02850a6/media.mp3","summary":"We’re heading to one of the most underrated national parks in the entire country — Guadalupe Mountains National Park in far West Texas! Rising over 3,000 feet above the Chihuahuan Desert, these mountains hide a jaw-dropping secret: they’re actually the remains of a 260–270-million-year-old reef that once sat at the bottom of an ancient tropical sea. In this episode, we explore the natural wonders, rich cultural history, and best hiking options at Guadalupe Mountains — including trails perfect for the 50+ crowd who love a great adventure without the extremes. ⏱️ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ The geology behind these ancient mountains — 260–270 million years in the making ✅ The 10,000-year human story: Mescalero Apache, Buffalo Soldiers & the Butterfield Stagecoach ✅ Best hikes for every level (easy strolls to the highest peak in Texas) ✅ McKittrick Canyon — Texas’ best fall foliage destination ✅ First-timer tips: what to know before you go ✅ Why this park belongs on EVERY Texas bucket list 📌 PARK QUICK FACTS: Located in: Hudspeth & Culberson Counties, West Texas | On US Hwy 62/180 Established: September 30, 1972 | Authorized: 1966 Size: 86,416 acres | 80+ miles of trails Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak, 8,751 ft (highest in Texas!) Entrance Fee: $10/person | Annual Pass accepted Visitor Info: nps.gov/gumo | 915-828-3251 🌟 BEST HIKES WE RECOMMEND: Easy: Pinery Trail (0.75 mi round-trip) | Smith Spring Loop (2.3 mi) Moderate: McKittrick Canyon to Pratt Cabin (4.6 mi) | McKittrick to Grotto (6.8 mi) Strenuous: Guadalupe Peak Summit Trail (8.5 mi, 3,000 ft gain) 📹 Two Chicks with Hiking Sticks is a Two Chicks Production podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to exploring the rich intersections of culture, history, and the natural world — with a special love for Nati…","meta_description":"We’re heading to one of the most underrated national parks in the entire country — Guadalupe Mountains National Park in far West Texas! Rising over 3,000…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1445,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/episodes/texas-highest-peak-ancient-oceans-guadalupe-mountains-national-park/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/texas-highest-peak-ancient-oceans-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}