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Exploring the National Parks

Exploring the National Parks

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Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America’s National Parks! We’re taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Let’s start exploring!Dirt In My Shoes, LLC Ciencia Ciencias Biológicas Ciencias Sociales Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
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  • 135: Our Top 3 National Park Experiences in 2025!

    135: Our Top 3 National Park Experiences in 2025!
    Dec 17 2025

    What do an erupting volcano, a flooded forest, and the 250th anniversary of American independence have in common? They all made our list of top national park adventures from 2025! This year gave us some unforgettable experiences, and we can't wait to share them with you.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why Boston is the perfect place to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026
    • What it’s like to kayak Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park
    • How we managed to see Kilauea erupting in real time at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Your task for today: Check the USGS or NPS website to see if Kilauea is still erupting, and start planning your own once-in-a-lifetime lava-viewing trip. Or, if volcanoes aren’t in the cards, look up Revolutionary War sites in the national park system to help plan your 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know what you think!

    Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/our-top-3-national-park-experiences-in-2025/

    Planning your own 2026 adventure?

    • Dirt In My Shoes Itineraries: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/
    • Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
    • National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
    • Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/
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    43 m
  • 134: Q&A - Recreation.gov Loophole, Hidden Gems, Alaska Parks, and Utah's Mighty Five

    134: Q&A - Recreation.gov Loophole, Hidden Gems, Alaska Parks, and Utah's Mighty Five
    Dec 10 2025

    Wondering when to visit the Mighty 5 or which parks are best for kids? Trying to figure out if staying inside the park is really worth the price? This episode of Exploring the National Parks is packed with tips and personal stories to help you plan smarter for 2026!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • When it's definitely worth camping inside the park versus staying in a gateway town
    • How to outsmart (or at least survive) Recreation.gov reservations and what NOT to do
    • What to expect in Glacier in June vs. July
    • Our favorite hidden gems in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
    • When to road trip the Mighty 5, how we travel with kids, and more!

    Your task for today: We want to know whether or not you think Exploring the National Parks should be a video podcast! Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know your thoughts!

    Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/qa-recreation-gov-loophole-hidden-gems-alaska-parks-and-utahs-mighty-five/

    Planning your own 2026 adventure?

    • Dirt In My Shoes Itineraries: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/
    • Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
    • National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
    • Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/
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    1 h y 14 m
  • 133: 10-Day Florida National Parks Road Trip!

    133: 10-Day Florida National Parks Road Trip!
    Dec 3 2025

    Sunshine, salty breezes, and three incredible Florida national parks in one unforgettable road trip: Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas. Ready to chase wildlife, island-hop through the Keys, and discover Florida's wildest surprises in these national parks?

    Welcome to our 10-day Florida national parks road trip!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • A full 10-day road trip that visits Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks
    • Wildlife-packed trails, guided boat tours, and quiet corners of the Everglades you might miss
    • Snorkeling, lighthouses, and the island-party energy of Biscayne and Boca Chita
    • Epic journeys through the Florida Keys on your way to Dry Tortugas
    • The very best spots for manatees, alligators, dolphins, and key lime pie

    Your task for today: Tell us which park on this Florida road trip you are MOST excited to explore (Everglades, Biscayne, or Dry Tortugas) over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page!

    Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/10-day-florida-national-parks-road-trip/

    Planning your own Florida adventure?

    • Episode 6: Everglades Favorites: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-6-everglades-favorites/
    • Episode 7: Everglades Fun Facts: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-7-everglades-fun-facts/
    • Episode 8: Everglades Stories: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-8-everglades-stories/
    • Episode 9: Everglades Trip Planning: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-9-everglades-trip-planning/
    • Episode 58: Exploring Dry Tortugas: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-dry-tortugas/
    • Episode 59: Dry Tortugas Fun Facts: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fun-facts-about-dry-tortugas-national-park/
    • Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
    • National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
    • Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/
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    58 m
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A lot of useful information you may need before visiting national parks. They have great ideas on road trip planning to include multiple parks in one trip.

Great source of information for NP trip planning

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Ash and John are adorable, and clearly love what they do. If you love the parks, and enjoy getting into the weeds a bit with trip planning guidance and relevant (and/or amusing) "fun facts" about the wildlife, botany, geology, or cultural heritage of the places your NPS checklist, then give these guys a listen. Note: Ash seems very intentional in finding a reasonable balance between what she shares on the podcast vs the content that is only available on her website. She provides a generous amount of free resources on her website as well, and the paid content seems to be well researched and a good value. Although this podcast is clearly intended to drive traffic to the website (it is their source of income, after all!), Ash and John are careful to not be overly heavy handed with the self-promoting in the way that some podcasts can be. Ash comes across as warm, thoughtful, diligent, playful, equal parts adventurous and cautious, and perky in a way that you will either find delightful or off-putting, depending of your personality. If you are in the later category, than this podcast probably isn't for you, and frankly, that's your loss. John comes across as eager, generous, kind, humble, quirky, and bursting with thoughts and connections that he wants to share. John can also seem a little bumbly and naive some times, but also eager to grow and learn. For instance, on a recent episode, he seemed a bit awkward and tone deaf (but clearly well intentioned!) during the interview with the ranger from Grand Canyon, whereas Ash seemed more comfortable and experienced having conversations of a potentially sensitive nature. But, hey, experience is how we learn, right? John also loves to draw circuitous connections and parallels to the sort of pop culture references that nerds (especially Millennial nerds!) may particularly enjoy- Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, Pokémon, Indiana Jones, 80s and 90s tv shows, superhero lore, etc, etc. Sometimes his analogies are apt and incisive, and other times they can be a little silly and over wrought, but his earnestness and enthusiasm will hopefully win you over if you don't mind the occasional detour. All that to say, these guys are really sweet and helpful, and feel like the sort of hiking buddies that I'd like to introduce to other like minded folks. I hope you feel the same.

Useful, upbeat, and nerdy in all the right ways

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