Episodes

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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June 16, 2022

#85: Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes has open grasslands and forested ridges that are home to 1,500 species of plants and animals.

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May 26, 2022

#84: Mailbag! Planning for Summer Trips and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us.

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May 19, 2022

#83: Grand Canyon, North Rim vs South Rim

When visiting Grand Canyon National Park, one of the world's seven natural wonders, should you visit the North Rim, the South Rim, or both?

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May 12, 2022

#82: Smokey Bear Has Never Been Hotter

This episode is devoted to Smokey Bear, the beloved spokesanimal of the United States Forest Service,

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May 5, 2022

#81: Our Favorite Ranger-led Tours

National Park Service sites across the country offer a wide variety of ranger-led tours, and in this episode, we talk about some of our favorites.

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April 28, 2022

#80: Mailbag: Redwood National and State Parks, and much more!

In our Mailbag episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, road trips, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us.

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April 21, 2022

#79: Mailbag: Pinnacles National Park, and much more!

In our Mailbag episodes, we answer questions from listeners about pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us.

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April 14, 2022

#78: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Home to one of the deepest and narrowest canyons in the world, this park in west-central Colorado is a must-see destination.

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April 7, 2022

#77: Exploring Capitol Reef National Park

In this episode, we take you to Capitol Reef National Park, one of the most diverse national parks in Utah

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March 24, 2022

#76: Mailbag: Where to hike in Saguaro National Park, and much more!

In this Mailbag! episode, we share some of our hiking suggestions in Saguaro National Park and the surrounding area

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March 17, 2022

#75: Dark Sky Parks

In this episode, we’re talking about a special category of public lands called Dark Sky Parks.

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March 10, 2022

#74: Rocky Mountain National Park

With majestic peaks in every direction, wildlife roaming the valleys, and some of the most incredible hiking trails in the country, it’s no wonder that Colorado’s Rocky Mountain is one of the most-visited national parks.

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March 3, 2022

#73: Exploring Acadia National Park

We’re heading to the Northeast part of the country in this episode, to Acadia National Park in Maine.

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Feb. 24, 2022

#72: Mailbag!

In our mailbag episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, road trips, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us.

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Feb. 17, 2022

#71: Our Twelve Favorite White-Knuckle Drives

Join us for a thrilling ride as we take you on some of our favorite white-knuckle drives.

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Feb. 10, 2022

#70: Exploring Yosemite National Park

Join us on a trip to California, to one of the country's oldest and most popular national parks, Yosemite.

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Feb. 3, 2022

#69: Zion National Park – 2.5 Perfect Days

Today we’re taking you with us to one of the Mighty Five National Parks in Utah: Zion.

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Jan. 27, 2022

#68: Mailbag!

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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