117: Favorite National Park Road Trips!

Exploring the National Parks

Dirt In My Shoes

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

4.8 • 653 Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

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 National Parks as we round up our all-time favorite road trips- perfect for this road trip season! From the stunning peaks of the Pacific Northwest to the iconic landscapes of the Southwest, we're sharing our top tips and must-see destinations. And because every great road trip needs great snacks, we're even pairing each route with a fun potato-themed dish! Join us as we discuss: A 10-day adventure through Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky An epic journey through the Pacific Northwest, featuring towering redwoods and fiery volcanoes A 14-day trip through the Canadian Rockies, complete with jaw-dropping glaciers A jam-packed Black Hills road trip in South Dakota, where you can experience a ton of amazing sites without spending too much time in the car A grand tour of the Southwest, hitting nine national parks in 14 days and encountering landscapes so otherworldly, you won't believe they're on Earth We hope you found this episode helpful and that it inspires you to plan your own perfect road trip this summer! You can find more details on each of these road trips in Episode 87, Episode 21, Episode 25, Episode 29, and Episode 15. And don't forget your potato delicacies! For your task today, let us know which road trip you’re most excited for! Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and share your pick! 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. .................................... Are you hoping for an epic and stress-free national park trip? Check out these FREE resources to make trip planning a breeze! Master Reservation List – learn about the camping, lodging, and activity reservations required for every park. National Parks By Month List – see the best parks to visit during every month of the year. National Parks Checklist – track where you’ve been and where you still need to go. National Parks Packing List – pack the essentials to be confident and prepared as you explore the parks. ....................................

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0:00.0	that was easily one of the coolest trips we've ever done.
0:04.4	And I think all of us agree in our family that it was just like the best trip ever.
0:11.6	This is the Exploring the National Parks podcast with Dirt in My Shoes.
0:16.6	My name is Ash and I'm a former park ranger and the founder of Dirt in My Shoes.
0:20.8	I think that the parks are best seen from the trail and I'm here to make National Park
0:25.6	trip planning easy.
0:27.3	And I'm John.
0:28.2	I carry the kids on the trails, tell stories, and notice all the things that Ash doesn't
0:32.2	care about much like rocks.
0:35.9	Join us as we show you around America's spectacular national parks.
0:39.9	We're sharing our favorite places, fun facts, adventures, and misadventures.
0:44.0	And we'll even throw in a little trip planning.
0:46.8	Let's start exploring.
0:53.1	Ash, you know how when you're going through airport security or like if you're in an airport or on a plane, you generally try not to say words that might set people on edge, like the word bomb.
1:08.0	Yes, or get picked up by TSA.
1:10.6	Exactly.
1:11.9	You know how they make you take your shoes off because they're-
1:14.3	Yes, I hate that because then my socks are super gross for the rest of the day.
1:19.7	It's true.
1:20.5	It's kind of the worst.
1:21.6	I try not to think about it, but I'm like, when was the last time?
1:25.5	This was cleaned.
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