Episodes
#41: Mount Rainier National Park
Rising more than 14,000 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape.
#40: Climbing Mount St. Helens
What’s the most difficult day hike we’ve ever done? Without question it was climbing to the top of Mount St. Helens National Volc…
#39: Mailbag!
It’s time for our monthly mailbag episode again, where we answer questions about national parks and other public lands, as well a…
#38: The Ten Essentials
What’s in your backpack? To prevent emergencies from happening while you’re hiking, and to deal with any that might arise, it’s i…
#37: Above the Arctic Circle
Alaska’s eight national parks contain some of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the NPS system, but two of them, Gates of …
#36: Dead Horse Point State Park
One of the most beautiful state parks in the country, Utah’s Dead Horse Point State Park, offers jaw-dropping views and incredibl…
#35: Mailbag!
It’s time for our monthly mailbag episode again, where we answer questions about national parks and other public lands, gear, cam…
#34: New Mexico Land of Enchantment
New Mexico has so many natural and historical wonders you’ll have to visit several times to see them all.
#33: Monumental National Monuments
When we set out to visit all of the national parks, we drove past countless national monuments on our quest to check all the park…
#32: Denali National Park
Who hasn’t dreamed of seeing the tallest peak in North America close up? Denali, at 20,308 feet in elevation, and its namesake na…
#31: Mailbag!
Our first all-mailbag episode. Thank you for all the questions and comments you’ve sent to us about our podcast.
#30: Six Astounding State Parks
In this episode we take you with us on a journey to six of our favorite state parks as we talk about what makes each of these par…
#29: Horse Pack Trip into the Wilderness
Saddle up, partner! Apologies for the corny opening, but—spoiler alert—more horse-related puns are awaiting you in this episode.
#28: Havasu Falls
Taking a wish out of Karen’s bucket, in 2016 we braved the hike down into the Grand Canyon to Havasu Falls with our friends John …
#27: Our Favorite Hikes in the National Parks
In this episode we talk about some of our favorite hikes in the national parks.
#26: Death Valley National Park
Despite its not-so-enticing name, Death Valley National Park is one of our favorite destinations, especially in the winter months.
#25: Here and There
In this end-of-the-year episode, we talk about many of the topics listeners have suggested to us that aren’t long enough for a fu…
#24: National Park of American Samoa
Little did we know when we cavalierly made the announcement ten years ago that we were going to visit every U.S. national park th…
#23: Dories, Ho!: Floating the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyo…
In this second part of our mini-series about floating the Colorado River in a small wooden dory boat, we share stories from our s…
#22: Dories, Ho!: Floating the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyo…
For years we’d ask people who’d traveled the world, “What’s the best outdoor adventure trip you’ve ever taken?” To our surprise, …
#21: One Man’s Wilderness: Lake Clark National Park
No state in the Union has more public space than Alaska; nearly 90% of the land is owned by the state or federal government. Lake…
Bonus Episode: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you have trouble finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list,
#20: Scenic Drives Through Public Lands
Brilliant, breathtaking, and magnificent are just some of the words we would use to describe the scenic drives we discuss in this…
#19: Adventures in Olympic National Park
Featuring a park in our home state of Washington on this episode, we discuss some of the highlights and must-sees at Olympic Nati…