Exploring the National Parks

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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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!

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