A Series by Tezels on the Road
Tuesdays on the Trail
Ranger PamPaw’s Trail Guide
Tuesdays on the Trail
Exploring memorable hiking trails across national parks, historic sites, and scenic landscapes — one trail at a time.
▶ Just Released · April 2026
Science and Conservation Trail — El Yunque National Forest
A 0.46-mile loop through the heart of El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the National Forest System. Starting at the El Portal del El Yunque visitor center, the trail weaves past cascading streams, towering sierra palms, and three Puerto Rican artworks — exploring the science of conservation alongside the living forest that inspired it.
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
About the Series
Tuesdays on the Trail is a YouTube series from Tezels on the Road that explores memorable hiking trails across national parks, national forests, historic sites, and scenic landscapes. Each episode focuses on the trail experience itself — what the hike is like, what you’ll see along the way, and why this trail is worth your time.
From rainforest loops and Civil War battlefield paths to mountain switchbacks and coastal walks, the series covers trails that have a story to tell. Ranger PamPaw’s Trail Guide accompanies each episode with in-depth trail information, historical context, and visitor tips.
Trail-First Storytelling
Every episode focuses on the trail experience — what you see, hear, and feel on foot. We let the scenery and the path carry the story.
Historically Grounded
History is woven naturally into the walk — whether it’s a Civil War crossing, a conservation story, or the landscape itself. Context that adds meaning without lecturing.
Worth the Trip
These aren’t just trails — they’re places. Each episode makes the case for why this particular hike is worth putting on your list.
Tuesdays on the Trail
Most Recent Episodes
Maryland — Civil War Battlefield
Burnside Bridge Trail — Antietam National Battlefield
A 1.5-mile loop crossing the original 1836 stone bridge where 400 Confederate sharpshooters held off 12,000 Union troops on the bloodiest day in American military history — September 17, 1862. The trail follows Antietam Creek north along the Union Advance Trail to a quiet waterfall before returning across open battlefield ground.
Sharpsburg, Maryland
Maryland — Civil War Battlefield
Gambrill Mill Trail — Monocacy National Battlefield
A gentle loop through the grounds of the historic Gambrill Mill along the Monocacy River — the site of the July 9, 1864 battle where a small Union force delayed Jubal Early’s Confederate army long enough to save Washington, D.C. The trail passes the restored mill, open farm fields, and the river corridor where the fate of the capital was decided.
Frederick, Maryland
Texas — National Park
Lost Mine Trail — Big Bend National Park
A classic Chisos Mountains hike rising through pine and oak forest to sweeping views of Casa Grande peak and the surrounding canyon country. One of Big Bend’s most rewarding trails, combining accessible terrain with dramatic high-country scenery.
Big Bend National Park, Texas
U.S. Virgin Islands — National Park
Lind Point Trail — Virgin Islands National Park
A trail through tropical dry forest above Cruz Bay to a stunning overlook of the harbor and the British Virgin Islands beyond — finishing at the secluded white sand of Salomon Beach. One of the most rewarding short hikes in the Caribbean.
Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands
Also from Tezels on the Road
Ranger PamPaw’s Trail Guide is a companion resource series with in-depth trail guides, historical context, trail facts, and visitor tips for every Tuesdays on the Trail episode — and many more trails across the National Park System and beyond.
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Tuesdays on the Trail is part of the Tezels on the Road channel — sharing trail stories, park histories, and hikes worth taking across the National Park System.
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