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Exploring the National Parks

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America’s National Parks! We’re taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Let’s start exploring!
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Exploring the National Parks - 1: About Us!

1: About Us!

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11/02/22 • 41 min

Welcome to the Exploring the National Parks podcast!

We are Ash and John, and we are here to make national park planning easy. Thanks for being here for our very first episode! To get things started, we wanted to share some fun things about us that will help you get to know us a little better.

Join us as we cover:

  • Ash’s favorite things about being a park ranger
  • The top five adventures on John’s bucket list

This episode is light and fun, and we are so excited to share our love of the national parks with you! Tune in to hear some of our funny stories, tidbits, and dream hiking destinations.

Check out the full show notes with helpful links at: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-1-about-us/

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Exploring the National Parks - 68: Exploring Olympic National Park - How to Plan the Best Trip
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03/06/24 • 63 min

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring Olympic National Park! This huge national park has so much diversity and unique qualities that we can’t wait to explore with you all.

Plus, it’s Ash’s turn to nerd out because Forks, Washington, home to a certain sparkly vampire and werewolf from Twilight, is one of the gateway towns to this park.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Everything you need to know about Port Angeles
  • The best way to see Hurricane Ridge and Mount Olympus
  • Our favorite trails in the area
  • The things that can make or break your trip to this park
  • Why we love visiting Lake Crescent
  • Where you can find good waterfalls
  • Our experience in the hot springs at Olympic National Park
  • Must-see stops in Forks, Washington, for Twilight lovers
  • What you need to know about lodging while visiting this area
  • The best beaches in this park
  • What makes the rainforest so amazing
  • The huge Roosevelt elk you can see in the area

We hope you enjoy exploring Olympic National Park with us! If you need any help planning your next trip, head over to Dirt In My Shoes to get your Olympic National Park itinerary!

Read the full show notes here.

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Have you ever been road-tripping through the Pacific Northwest?

This is definitely one of our favorite sections of the country! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing everything we love about taking this road trip and the incredible national parks you can see along the way.

This route spans three states and six national parks so it is definitely one you need to set aside some time for. Join us as we share our best tips for making this road trip unforgettable!

Join us as we cover:

  • Where to start with this road trip
  • What we love about Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • Our preferred route to take
  • Why Avenue of the Giants is a must-see
  • Our favorite ways to see the Redwoods
  • Why you should stop at the Trees of Mystery
  • Our favorite stop in Crescent City
  • What you need to see at Crater Lake
  • The Oregon Coast
  • Best places to stop for food
  • The most likely place for you to see a Sasquatch
  • The Twilight tour you can take in Forks
  • Why we love Olympic National Park
  • The best trails in Mount Rainier National Park
  • The best time of year to make this trip
  • Why North Cascades is such an interesting park
  • Where to go at the end of your trip

This episode provides a great starting place for structuring your own trip through the Pacific Northwest. We can’t wait for you to get out and explore!

Check out the full show notes here.

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Today we want to talk about something incredible that you can see in the parks -- fossils!

When we were full-time RVers through the national parks, we noticed some fun themes. In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into the theme of dinosaurs and all of the cool fossils you can see in the parks.

As the parents of two little boys, we all geek out over stuff like this. We are excited to share our favorite national parks with fossils today!

Join us as we cover:

  • Why you need to see Dinosaur National Monument
  • A cool trail nearby to find dinosaur bones
  • The dinosaur bones you can see at Big Bend National Park
  • Some fascinating dinosaur facts
  • Where to find some amazing dinosaur footprints
  • The human history in some of the parks
  • The footprints that were found in White Sands National Park
  • The huge collection of fossils you can see at Badlands National Park
  • Cool instances of people finding amazing fossils
  • Why the Mammoth Site is a must-see
  • Fossils of other “really cool stuff” you have to see
  • What’s cool about the Guadalupe Mountains
  • The fossils you can see in Petrified Forest

We hope you enjoy our journey on the “dinosaur train” around these amazing national parks!

Check out the full show notes here.

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Exploring the National Parks - 12: Yellowstone Fun Facts

12: Yellowstone Fun Facts

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01/18/23 • 64 min

Welcome to the Yellowstone Fun Facts episode!

Yellowstone is John’s absolute favorite national park! That being said, he is going to take the lead and share his top fun facts about the “oldest and best’ national park.

Yellowstone is mysterious and legendary because it’s a supervolcano! This is a fascinating park, and we are so excited to discuss these fun facts with you today.

Join us as we cover:

  • The science behind the supervolcano in Yellowstone
  • The thermophiles in Grand Prismatic
  • The flowers that only live and grow in Yellowstone
  • Why we think Yellowstone is the true American safari
  • The cool thing about the buffalo at this park
  • The unbelievable human history in Yellowstone

Yellowstone is such a special place, and it has ignited people’s imaginations for many years. We hope you get a chance to experience Yellowstone yourself so that you can see all of the epic things this park has to offer!

Check out the full show notes here.

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Exploring the National Parks - 11: National Park Hiking Trails Ranked!

11: National Park Hiking Trails Ranked!

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01/11/23 • 71 min

It’s going down!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing the ultimate trail rumble! Join us as we rank our favorite national park hiking trails.

Buckle up because there will be some fighting. We both made our own lists, and we are ready to see who comes out victorious!

Join us as we cover:

  • An incredible immersive hike
  • A great hike to take during the sunset
  • Trails to see in Sequoia Kings
  • Trails full of adventure and amazing sights
  • A must-see trail in Yosemite
  • Trails we love at Acadia
  • A couple of epic trails in Mount Rainier National Park
  • Our favorite mountain trails

It was so hard to rank the trails because there are truly so many amazing ones to see! But we hope you enjoy this fun ranking episode and that it will inspire you to get out on a trail somewhere.

What are your rankings? We would love to hear them! Let us know on Instagram @dirtinmyshoes.

Check out the full show notes here.

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Exploring the National Parks - 13: Volcano Parks -- These National Parks are Explosive!
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01/25/23 • 58 min

Let’s talk about volcanoes in the national parks!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are talking about one of the earth’s most powerful forces - volcanoes!

We are so excited to dive into this topic and discuss the coolest volcanoes and where you can see them. Join us as we share some of the most underrated places that have the best volcanoes.

Join us as we cover:

  • The king of all national parks when it comes to volcanoes
  • Our favorite things to do when we are visiting Hawaii Volcanoes
  • What we love about Mount Rainier
  • The incredible Cascade Mountain Range
  • Fascinating facts about Mount Mazama
  • What we love about Lassen Volcanic National Park
  • The volcano you can drive to the top of in Maui

We hope you enjoy this episode! We love visiting these national parks and standing in awe of these fiery giants, and we hope you get the chance to as well.

Do you have a favorite volcano site? Let us know! And if you want to hear more about the Yellowstone supervolcano, be sure to check out the Yellowstone Fun Facts episode (#12) to find out more.

Check out the full show notes here.

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Exploring the National Parks - 9: Everglades Trip Planning

9: Everglades Trip Planning

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12/28/22 • 39 min

Are you ready to start trip planning for the Everglades?

We love talking about trip planning, and we are so excited to help you make your trip happen. This national park is amazing because it’s a great place to visit during the winter when you’re tired of the cold weather. It’s warm, beautiful, and a really cool place to visit!

Join us as we talk through everything you need to know about visiting the Everglades so that you can make your trip a reality.

Join us as we cover:

  • Where the Everglades is located
  • Must-do activities in this park
  • Crowd levels to expect
  • Travel tips
  • What you need to know about closures
  • The best time to visit
  • How many days to visit
  • Other things to see in the area
  • The best places to stay
  • The coolest ranger programs in this park

There is so much for you to try out on your trip to the Everglades! If you want some more guidance on your options, make sure to check out my resources at DirtInMyShoes.com. I created an article that splits up the different activities so that you can choose exactly what you’re looking for. I also have plenty of other in-depth articles about the Everglades to assist you every step of the way!

Check out the full show notes here.

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Exploring the National Parks - 8: Everglades Stories

8: Everglades Stories

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12/21/22 • 57 min

Today on Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing some of our top experiences while visiting the Everglades.

While it wasn’t a park that was at the top of our list of parks we wanted to visit, we were surprised at how much we enjoyed it. Every time we go back, we try something exciting and new! So join us as we dive into our adventures and misadventures inside this unique and beautiful national park.

Join us as we cover:

  • Our confusing tram ride through Shark Valley
  • The somewhat scary airboat tours in the Everglades
  • The surprising Nike Missile Base
  • How we discovered that we enjoy eating alligator nuggets
  • Our adventures watching wild manatees
  • The dolphins in Everglades City
  • Birdwatching in the area
  • The adventure that we are looking forward to going on

Whatever type of adventure you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Everglades! We hope you enjoyed this conversation and can have some adventures of your own!

For more resources to help you plan your next trip, make sure to visit DirtInMyShoes.com.

Check out the full show notes here: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-8-everglades-stories

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Exploring the National Parks - 10: Exploring Yellowstone -- Best Geysers, Things to Do, and Wildlife
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01/04/23 • 67 min

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into one of the parks we get the most questions about - Yellowstone!

Since everyone starts trip planning after the holidays, we figured this was the perfect time to tell you everything you need to know about this beautiful park in case you’re heading there this year. So come along as we explore Yellowstone!

Join us as we cover:

  • What we love about Old Faithful
  • Why Grand Prismatic is so cool
  • Why the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a must for your first trip
  • Our favorite viewpoint in the Canyon area
  • Hiking trails you don’t want to miss
  • Food to try while visiting Yellowstone
  • What we think of the “Great One Buffalo”
  • Our favorite things about the Norris Geyser Basin
  • The wildlife you can find in Lamar Valley
  • The differences between the northern and southern loop

It’s really amazing how many cool things you’ll see as you drive through Yellowstone! This episode is a helpful introduction to this national park.

If you’re wondering what to do now, I have a full Yellowstone itinerary available to help you plan the perfect trip. You can check it out over at DirtInMyShoes.com. We can’t wait for you to make some amazing memories with your family!

Check out the full show notes here.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Exploring the National Parks have?

Exploring the National Parks currently has 101 episodes available.

What topics does Exploring the National Parks cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Nature, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Exploring the National Parks?

The episode title '1: About Us!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Exploring the National Parks?

The average episode length on Exploring the National Parks is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Exploring the National Parks released?

Episodes of Exploring the National Parks are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Exploring the National Parks?

The first episode of Exploring the National Parks was released on Nov 2, 2022.

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