{"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":"Why Great Smoky Mountains National Park Is America’s Most Visited Park","slug":"why-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-america-s-most-visited-park","published_at":"2026-03-26T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/why-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-america-s-most-visited-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/69bc3a291a160b44db542450/media.mp3","summary":"Today we’re exploring one of the most beloved places in America — Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina , this park is the most visited national park in the United States — and once you see the mist rolling across these ancient mountains, you’ll understand why. In this episode of Hike & History , we explore: Why the Smokies are some of the oldest mountains on Earth The incredible biodiversity that makes the park famous The best hikes for first-time visitors The hidden Appalachian history preserved in places like Cades Cove The stunning views from Kuwohi We’ll also share tips for planning your first trip , including where to hike, what to see, and nearby towns worth visiting like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge . Whether you’re planning a visit or just love America’s national parks, this episode will help you discover why the Smokies are one of the most special landscapes in the country. If you enjoy hiking, travel, and American history, be sure to subscribe for more Hike & History adventures across the National Park system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Today we’re exploring one of the most beloved places in America — Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Straddling the border between Tennessee and North…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2139,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-chicks-with-hiking-sticks-7330857/episodes/why-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-america-s-most-visited-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/why-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-is-america-s-most-visited-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}