In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of national parks and explore the interesting behavior that can be observed within these amazing landscapes. From hazardous driving incidents to ill-prepared hikers, we discuss the unique experiences that make national parks even more interesting.

We strive to strike a balance between amusement and respectful observation, and hope you enjoy learning about the antics and misadventures that have taken place, leaving us amused and entertained.

In this episode, we cover:

• National Park Visitor Bingo
• The craziest things we see every time we are in the parks
• Two Truths and a Lie
• The people who put the wild in wildlife
• The things people do for social media
• Why the buffalo is the king of beasts
• Sports in the parks
• Yes, the water in Yellowstone is boiling
• Dumb things the park service has done

Many of these things are funny, but how we interact with these national parks has a significant impact, so it's important to know what to do and what not to do!

We created a bingo card for all the unusual tourist behaviors we've observed on our National Park visits. Just to name a few: drivers abruptly stopping on highways to capture photos of mundane objects like trees; tourists struggling to open bear-proof garbage cans; first-time RV drivers; people feeding wildlife with their hands; visitors approaching wildlife for selfies; hiking in flip-flops; and many more.

Your Task For The Day: Get ready for your summer travels! Grab our Bingo card so your group can play along on your next national park vacation! >> Download our BINGO card here <<

Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/stupid-national-park-behavior/

Planning your own National Parks adventure?

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• Dirt In My Shoes National Park Planning Resources: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/
• Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
• National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/

Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

It’s going down!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, John and Ash, a former park ranger, are fighting it out in the ultimate trail rumble! Join us as we rank our favorite national park hiking trails.

Buckle up because there will be some fighting. We both made our own lists, and we are ready to see who comes out victorious!

In this episode, we cover:

• An incredible immersive hike
• A great hike to take during the sunset
• Trails to see in Sequoia Kings
• Trails full of adventure and amazing sights
• A must-see trail in Yosemite
• Trails we love at Acadia
• A couple of epic trails in Mount Rainier National Park
• Our favorite mountain trails

It was so hard to rank the trails because there are truly so many amazing ones to see! But we hope you enjoy this fun ranking episode and that it will inspire you to get out on a trail somewhere.

Your task for today: Have you hiked any of these iconic trails? How would you rank them? Let us know your favorite hiking trails over on the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page!

Don’t miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-11-national-park-hiking-trails-ranked/

Planning your own National Parks hiking adventure?

• Dirt in My Shoes Itineraries: https://shop.dirtinmyshoes.com/
• Dirt In My Shoes National Park Planning Resources: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/
• Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
• National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
• Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

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 -- the Grand Circle. This amazing road trip includes nine western national parks!

You get to see some truly cool stuff on this route, and we are so excited to be sharing what we love about it today.

In this episode, we cover:

• Where to start when road tripping the Grand Circle
• Cool things to do in Zion National Park
• What you have to see at Bryce Canyon
• Our favorite stops along Highway 12
• What we love about Kodachrome State Park
• What’s so amazing about Capitol Reef National Park
• Why Goblin Valley is a must-see
• Why you should check out Little Wild Horse Canyon
• What to check out if you love Native American art
• What you need to do at Arches National Park
• The views in Dead Horse Point State Park
• The districts in Canyonlands
• The most underrated park that you need to visit
• Why we love the Million Dollar Highway
• The coolest things about Mesa Verde
• Why you should stop at Chaco Canyon
• Other off-route stops you might want to check out
• The amazing fossils at Petrified Forest National Park
• Why you should spend some extra time exploring the Grand Canyon

Don’t miss the *full show notes* packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/episode-15-grand-circle-road-trip-one-trip-nine-national-parks/

Planning your own Grand Circle adventure?

• Dirt in My Shoes Itineraries: https://shop.dirtinmyshoes.com/
• Dirt In My Shoes National Park Planning Resources: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/
• Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/
• National Park Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/
• Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/