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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 t...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are talking about what we consider to be one of the top road trips that you can take --...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into one of the parks we get the most questions about - Yellowstone! Since ev...

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Wind Cave National Park is one of the most underrated stops in the Black Hills, and it is absolutely worth digging a little deeper for. Come...

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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re back in the deep, dark underworld of Mammoth Cave, but this time, we’re getting a lit...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we're taking you on a trip report of our summer research journey to Sequoia and Kings Canyo...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re going on a journey deep underground to Mammoth Cave National Park! Get ready to explo...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring the incredible Native American sites you can visit through the National Pa...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we delve into the stunning and mysterious Bryce Canyon National Park. Join us as we discuss...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we're diving into a topic near and dear to many parents' hearts: finding the perfect nation...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into our most visited Utah park – Bryce Canyon National Park! Get ready to di...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we're spotlighting a gem that's easy to miss: Walnut Canyon National Monument. We’re here t...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring Capitol Reef National Park! We love this place because it's basically Utah...

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day the national park way! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re sharing our favorite n...

Ready to rev your engines and explore the best of America's (and Canada's!) national parks? Join us in this episode of Exploring the Nationa...

Get ready for a wild and informative journey to one of Utah's hidden gems! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are spilling...

Get ready to have your mind blown by some Crater Lake National Park fun facts! Sure, it's got that insanely blue water, but this park is hid...

Afraid of bears while exploring the national parks? You’re not alone! In this episode, we are diving headfirst into the hairy topic of bears...

Ever looked into the heart of a volcano? In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are going on a journey to Crater Lake National...

Alright, Yellowstone fans! We're diving deep into the park we all know and love (almost as much as Ash loves scoring Savannah Bananas ticket...

Join us for a flashback in time as we dive into fun facts about Petrified Forest National Park! In this episode of Exploring the National Pa...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring the beauty of Colorado's National Parks! We're sharing an epic 12-day road...

Alright, buckle up friends, because we're diving headfirst into the quirky charm of Petrified Forest National Park! Let’s forget those big-n...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we're diving deep into the top tips you need to know before you go to Glacier National Park...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re diving into some seriously cool facts about John’s favorite Utah park—Canyonlands! Th...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we interviewed another park ranger! Meet Kelkiyana Yazzie, the Tribal Program Coordinator a...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re mapping out the ultimate Spring Break road trip! Get ready for a journey through five...

Today, we’re taking you to a hidden gem that deserves to be in the spotlight—Canyonlands National Park! Though it’s often overshadowed by th...

We’re heading back to Hot Springs National Park for a deep dive into its fascinating personality and rich history! We’re so excited to share...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re heading to Utah to dive into one of our all-time favorite destinations—Zion National...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re taking a deep dive into Hot Springs National Park! As one of the most-visited nationa...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re celebrating a huge milestone—100 episodes! It’s also the final episode of 2024, so we...

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re back with another Mail From the Trail episode! We reached out on the Dirt In My Shoes...

Happy Thanksgiving! For this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re heading to Great Basin National Park to share some fun facts abo...

It’s time for another road trip! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we embark on an epic 10-day winter road trip to three unfo...

In this episode, we’re uncovering one of the most underrated gems in the entire national park system—Great Basin! Hardly anyone talks about...

In the spirit of Halloween, we’re sharing some spooky stories written by John, inspired by the national parks! Whether you believe in spirit...

Let’s head out to Death Valley for some fascinating fun facts! This national park protects an extreme landscape that will surprise you at ev...