Episodes

Jan. 20, 2022

#67: Our Favorite Things to Do In Grand Teton National Park

In today's episode, we're discussing some of our favorite things to do and see in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.

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Jan. 13, 2022

#66: Top Ten Things to Do in Arches National Park

Arches is a red-rock wonderland of fins, spires, pinnacles, and arches -- 2,000 of them!

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Jan. 6, 2022

#65: How to Plan Your National Park Trips

In this episode, we discuss how we plan our trips to the national parks and other public lands.

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Dec. 30, 2021

64: 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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Dec. 23, 2021

#63: O Christmas Tree

Today we’re talking about Christmas trees.

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Dec. 16, 2021

#62: Haleakala National Park – Sea to Summit

In this episode, we cover the highlights of visiting this stunning park, including tips about trails and directions to its sea-level district on the island's east end.

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Dec. 9, 2021

#61: An Epic Road Trip Through Northern Arizona

In this episode, we talk about our recent 700-mile road trip through Northern Arizona, the perfect week-long tour of some of the most iconic sites in the American Southwest.

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Dec. 2, 2021

#60: One Perfect Day in Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park has something for everyone: hikes, jaw-dropping overlooks, scenic drives, a historic hotel, good pizza, and a cave.

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Nov. 25, 2021

#59: Thanksgiving in the National Parks

Shake up your Thanksgiving routine by celebrating in a national park.

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Nov. 18, 2021

#58: Top Ten Things to Do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

In this episode, we talk about the top ten things you’ll want to be sure to do when visiting the park.

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Nov. 11, 2021

#57: Outdoor Gear and Gifts We Love

Give the gift of adventure.

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Nov. 4, 2021

#56: Three Perfect Days in New River Gorge National Park

In this episode, we talk about our recent visit to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve with our dear friends Bob and Sue.

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Oct. 28, 2021

#55: The Ghosts of Mammoth Cave National Park

Did you know that Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the longest known cave system in the world?

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Oct. 21, 2021

#54: 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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Oct. 14, 2021

#53: Zion's Epic Subway Hike

The trail to The Subway is one of the least traveled yet most spectacular in Zion National Park.

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Oct. 7, 2021

#52: Antelope Canyon

Starting at the shore of Lake Powell in northern Arizona, Antelope Canyon stretches for over twenty miles as it snakes its way south through pristine Navajo land.

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Sept. 30, 2021

#51: 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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Sept. 23, 2021

#50: The Best National Parks to Visit in Each Season

On today’s episode we’re going season to season, talking about which parks are great to visit during the winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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Sept. 16, 2021

#49: Glacier National Park: Part 2 of 2

From historic hotels to jaw-dropping vistas to spectacular hiking trails, Glacier has it all.

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Sept. 9, 2021

#48: Glacier National Park: Part 1 of 2

The Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park is one of the most visited and beloved destinations in the National Park System.

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July 15, 2021

#47: Dining Around the Parks

From donut shops to breweries and steakhouses, we discuss where you can get some delicious food while you’re visiting the parks.

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June 10, 2021

#46: Twenty-Five National Parks to Visit in Your Lifetime

Our country’s national parks are frequently referred to as “America’s Best Idea,” for good reason.

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June 3, 2021

#45: Badlands National Park

The southwest corner of South Dakota has an incredible variety of National Park Service sites to explore, and one of our favorites is Badlands National Park.

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May 27, 2021

#44: Mailbag!

It’s time again for our monthly mailbag episode where we answer questions from our listeners about national parks and other public lands, as well as questions about gear, hiking trails, and a broad range of travel-related topics.

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