Episodes

Feb. 23, 2023

#109: Mailbag! Devils Tower, Carlsbad Caverns, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks.

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Feb. 16, 2023

#108: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Situated in both North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is a natural wonderland that seems too good to be true.

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Feb. 2, 2023

#107: Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is a serene, isolated wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior, making it the least-visited national park in the contiguous United States.

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Jan. 25, 2023

#106: Mailbag! Shenandoah NP in a Weekend, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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Jan. 19, 2023

#105: Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Many consider Chaco Culture the crown jewel of the ancient Puebloan ruins in the American Southwest.

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Jan. 5, 2023

#104: Planning Your Trips to Alaska’s National Parks

Alaska is home to eight national parks, each unique and stunning.

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Dec. 29, 2022

#103: Twelve Great National Parks for Snowshoeing

In today’s episode, we talk about some of the basics of getting started snowshoeing and suggest trails to explore in twelve national parks that are great for this outdoor winter activity.

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Dec. 8, 2022

#102: Mailbag! White Sands, Hot Springs, and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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Nov. 24, 2022

#101: Grandma Joy’s Road Trip

Join us for an inspiring conversation with 92-year-old Grandma Joy and her grandson Brad, who are on a journey to visit all 63 national parks.

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Nov. 17, 2022

#100: Glacier Bay National Park

Over two hundred years ago, a 4,000-foot-thick glacier covered what is now Glacier Bay National Park.

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Nov. 10, 2022

#99: Matt and Karen’s Annual Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

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Nov. 3, 2022

#98: Best of Canyonlands National Park

Radiating out from the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in southeastern Utah is a landscape full of spectacular canyons, unusual rock formations, and some of the most challenging backroads anywhere in America

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Oct. 27, 2022

#97: Haunted National Park Lodges

If the historic national park lodges could talk, they’d tell us chilling stories about strange things happening over the years within their walls.

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Oct. 20, 2022

#96: Hiking Utah’s Kanarra Falls

The trail to Kanarra Falls in southwestern Utah has it all: beautiful scenery, a pristine creek running through a slot canyon, and a picturesque waterfall.

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Oct. 6, 2022

#95: Custer State Park and the Black Hills

South Dakota might not be the first place you think of as a vacation destination, but the Black Hills and surrounding areas are packed with incredible sights and activities.

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Sept. 29, 2022

#94: Mailbag! Wildlife, Solar Chargers, and Hiking Boots

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners.

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Sept. 22, 2022

#93: Everglades National Park

Now is the perfect time to plan a winter trip to Everglades National Park.

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Sept. 8, 2022

#92: The Grand Circle Tour

It’s time for another road trip!

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Sept. 1, 2022

#91: Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall

Once summer vacation season ends and kids go back to school, the parks are a little less crowded, making fall the perfect time to visit our incredible national parks.

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Aug. 25, 2022

#90: Mailbag! Our Favorite Waterfalls and Much More!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks

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Aug. 11, 2022

#89: Our Ten Favorite Day Hikes in the National Parks

Whether you prefer hiking through forests, deserts, or to the top of mountains, this list covers them all.

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July 28, 2022

#88: Mailbag! Hiking in Big Bend National Park and More

In our mailbag episodes, we answer questions from listeners about traveling, hiking, public lands, outdoor gear, and whatever else is on their minds.

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July 14, 2022

#87: Our Favorite Slot Canyons in the Southwest

Breathtaking trails through narrow canyons lie hidden in the vast desert landscapes of the Southwest

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June 30, 2022

#86: Mailbag! How Many Days to Spend in Great Sand Dunes NP and More!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners.

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