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Switchbacks: Our Year in the National Parks

We spent last year exploring, hiking through, and tent camping inside all 59 U.S. national parks. Now we're here to share our experiences, insights, and advice about our year in the national parks.

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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

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#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

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#28: Our Top Ten Short Hikes in the National Parks

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#43: Long Walks in the National Parks, ft. Grand Canyon and Isle Royale

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#14: To The Overlook, and Beyond! ft. Petrified Forest and Bryce Canyon

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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

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#4: Amazing People of the Parks, ft. American Samoa and Cuyahoga Valley

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#18: Weather Woes, ft. Great Smoky Mountains & Grand Teton

#18: Weather Woes, ft. Great Smoky Mountains & Grand Teton

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#61: Indiana Dunes, our 61st National Park

#61: Indiana Dunes, our 61st National Park

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