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#2: There's No Wrong Way to Love a National Park, ft. Yosemite & Gates of the Arctic
#2: There's No Wrong Way to Love a National Park, ft. Yosemite & Gates of the Arctic
When we first started our year-long mission to visit all 59 national parks in the U.S., we were fairly proud of "our sty... Read more
16 Oct 2016
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41mins
Ranked #2
#42: Our Top Ten Bucket List Adventures in the National Parks
#42: Our Top Ten Bucket List Adventures in the National Parks
During our year in the parks, some moments were subtle. There were moments of quiet beauty, soft sunsets, easy strolls i... Read more
26 Sep 2017
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58mins
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#48: Our Top 10 Experiences of 2017 + Where We're Going in 2018
#48: Our Top 10 Experiences of 2017 + Where We're Going in 2018
Today we're counting down our very best experiences of 2017. Listen for some travel inspiration, and also to hear where ... Read more
8 Mar 2018
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1hr 17mins
Ranked #4
#32: National Park Gateway Cities, ft. Acadia and Olympic
#32: National Park Gateway Cities, ft. Acadia and Olympic
The National Parks themselves are plenty to keep you happy and entertained, but sometimes modern conveniences can be nic... Read more
6 Jul 2017
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1hr 5mins
Ranked #5
#25: National Park Camping 101, ft. Guadalupe Mountains and Badlands
#25: National Park Camping 101, ft. Guadalupe Mountains and Badlands
After a whole year of tent-camping through all 59 national parks in the country, we consider ourselves camping experts. ... Read more
25 Apr 2017
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53mins
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#39: Planning Ahead in the National Parks, ft. Yellowstone and Katmai
#39: Planning Ahead in the National Parks, ft. Yellowstone and Katmai
When visiting some national parks, the "just wing it" approach works. But for many parks, advanced planning is required.... Read more
24 Aug 2017
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59mins
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#3: Are We Loving Our National Parks to Death? ft. Zion and Great Basin
#3: Are We Loving Our National Parks to Death? ft. Zion and Great Basin
We were lucky enough to do most of our national parks visiting during the off-season last year. But sometimes, like in t... Read more
24 Oct 2016
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#6: Our Top Ten Day Hikes of the National Parks
#6: Our Top Ten Day Hikes of the National Parks
In our latest installment of Top Ten of the National Parks, we are sharing our favorite day hikes. Day hikes are a wonde... Read more
15 Nov 2016
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47mins
Ranked #9
#28: Our Top Ten Short Hikes in the National Parks
#28: Our Top Ten Short Hikes in the National Parks
During our year in the national parks, we hiked A LOT. Short hikes, long hikes, we did them all. So now we're here to bl... Read more
16 May 2017
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52mins
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#36: Geologic Wonders of the National Parks, ft. Arches and Crater Lake
#36: Geologic Wonders of the National Parks, ft. Arches and Crater Lake
Discover two national parks protected for their geologic significance: Arches and Crater Lake. What makes these parks im... Read more
1 Aug 2017
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56mins
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#43: Long Walks in the National Parks, ft. Grand Canyon and Isle Royale
#43: Long Walks in the National Parks, ft. Grand Canyon and Isle Royale
When we think back to our year in the parks, a few epic activities always stand out. Today we're reflecting on two backp... Read more
17 Oct 2017
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1hr 6mins
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#59: Our Top 18 Travel Experiences of 2018 (+ An Announcement!)
#59: Our Top 18 Travel Experiences of 2018 (+ An Announcement!)
2018 has been good to us, especially in terms of travel experiences.Dozens of new countries, two new continents (for Eli... Read more
7 Jan 2019
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1hr 12mins
Ranked #13
#14: To The Overlook, and Beyond! ft. Petrified Forest and Bryce Canyon
#14: To The Overlook, and Beyond! ft. Petrified Forest and Bryce Canyon
In this episode, we describe the benefits of going beyond the overlook in two overlook-prominent parks: Petrified Forest... Read more
31 Jan 2017
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37mins
Ranked #14
#54: And... We're Off!
#54: And... We're Off!
Today we're taking off on a 3.5-month trip abroad to Eastern Europe and Africa. Listen to hear where we're going, why we... Read more
21 May 2018
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18mins
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#24: Budgeting for Our Year in the National Parks, ft. Capitol Reef and Redwood
#24: Budgeting for Our Year in the National Parks, ft. Capitol Reef and Redwood
Our year in the national parks took a lot of planning and a lot of prioritizing spending. If we thought saving money bef... Read more
20 Apr 2017
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43mins
Ranked #16
#46: Ranger Programs in the Parks, ft. Joshua Tree and Wind Cave
#46: Ranger Programs in the Parks, ft. Joshua Tree and Wind Cave
If you aren't supplementing your national parks trip with a ranger program or two, you aren't doing it right.Today we're... Read more
19 Feb 2018
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52mins
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#15: Size Matters, ft. Death Valley & Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks
#15: Size Matters, ft. Death Valley & Wrangell-St. Elias National Parks
This week, we're chatting about BIG parks. The largest national park overall, Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska, and the larg... Read more
7 Feb 2017
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37mins
Ranked #18
#4: Amazing People of the Parks, ft. American Samoa and Cuyahoga Valley
#4: Amazing People of the Parks, ft. American Samoa and Cuyahoga Valley
The National Parks would be nothing without its people. Volunteers, employees, local residents, original advocators, and... Read more
1 Nov 2016
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46mins
Ranked #19
#18: Weather Woes, ft. Great Smoky Mountains & Grand Teton
#18: Weather Woes, ft. Great Smoky Mountains & Grand Teton
Our year in the national parks wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. Two parks in particular were severely impacted by weath... Read more
3 Mar 2017
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41mins
Ranked #20
#61: Indiana Dunes, our 61st National Park
#61: Indiana Dunes, our 61st National Park
If you missed the big news out of the National Park Service a few weeks ago, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was rename... Read more
6 Mar 2019
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44mins