105: 8-Day Spring Break National Parks Road Trip!

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

Science, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.8 • 653 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

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 of the most stunning national parks in the West—all packed into one eight-day adventure. This road trip is filled with amazing sights to see and things to do. Join us as we share how to make it happen this spring break! Here’s what we’ll cover: Where to kick off your road trip for maximum adventure The must-see highlights of Saguaro National Park Perfect pit stops to make the drive even more memorable What makes Big Bend National Park a can't-miss destination An almost endless list of activities to enjoy on this trip What to do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park The location of our favorite cave in the world (it’s a must-visit!) How to make the most of your time at White Sands National Park We hope you get the chance to take this road trip this spring! It will take you through five national parks in just eight days and is the perfect way to enjoy the spring weather. Don’t forget your homework for today! Tell us, which one of these five national parks is your favorite? Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.

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0:00.0	So many good options.
0:01.1	They're all so different.
0:02.2	From caves to massive desert landscapes and cactuses and everything like that.
0:07.9	So good.
0:08.8	Cactuses.
0:10.9	See?
0:11.7	I'm just thrown out cactuses all over.
0:14.7	This is the Exploring the National Parks podcast with Dirt in My Shoes.
0:19.6	My name is Ash and I'm a former park ranger and the founder of Dirt in My Shoes.
0:23.9	I think that the parks are best seen from the trail and I'm here to make National Park
0:28.6	Trip Planning easy.
0:30.1	And I'm John.
0:31.1	I carry the kids on the trails.
0:33.0	I tell stories and notice all the things that Ash doesn't care about much like birds.
0:38.3	Join us as we show you around America's spectacular national parks.
0:42.3	We're sharing our favorite places, fun facts, adventures, and misadventures.
0:46.3	And we'll even throw in a little trip planning.
0:49.3	Let's start exploring.
0:56.2	So I was today years old when I found out that you guys can leave us comments on Spotify.
1:04.5	Who knew that was the thing?
1:06.6	I love that statement.
1:08.9	I was today years old.
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