In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are doing a mailbag episode! We are diving into some of the questions we have gotten from you guys about the national parks and sharing our best tips and suggestions.  Join us as we discuss some camping tips, the best trails for solo hiking, park ranger … The post Mailbag – Camping Tips and Best Trails for Solo Hiking appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Glacier Bay National Park covers 5,156 square miles of Alaska’s Inside Passage, one of the last wild coastlines along the Pacific Ocean. Temperate rainforest, dynamic glaciers, and alpine tundra define this area of Southeast Alaska and make Glacier Bay one of the most unique national parks in the United States. Podcast Episode Overview Join us … The post Five Fun Facts About Glacier Bay National Park appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Many people know Yellowstone National Park for Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Grand Prismatic Spring. Did you know that some of the most abundant wildlife in Wyoming lurks between these iconic natural features?  Yellowstone National Park is a great place to see species that rarely live elsewhere, like the gray wolf and grizzly bears! … The post Best Places to See Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Overview of Exploring Glacier Bay National Park Glacier Bay National Park covers 5,156 square miles of Alaska’s Inside Passage, one of the last wild coastlines along the Pacific Ocean. Temperate rainforest, dynamic glaciers, and alpine tundra define this area of Southeast Alaska and make Glacier Bay one of the most unique national parks in the … The post Exploring Glacier Bay: Tips for Trip Planning and Activities appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Overview of an Epic 10-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip The Utah Mighty Five is a classic American Southwest road trip, and we’re here to make sure you have a great time without the stress! One of the most frequent questions we get is how much time you should spend visiting and traveling between Utah’s … The post Epic 10-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Olympic National Park was designated in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Today, it covers 1,441 square miles of the Olympic Peninsula from the Pacific Ocean to the Olympic Mountains. Since achieving national park status, Olympic has also been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. Olympic National Park is one of … The post Olympic National Park Fun Facts – Things You Didn’t Know appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Curious about potential new national parks? In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we’re diving into emerging candidates that you won’t want to miss. Join us as we explore seven key locations where people are advocating for national park status! Join us as we discuss:  We hope you enjoy learning about these potential national … The post New National Park Contenders 2024 appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

Introduction to Planning Your Trip to Olympic National Park If you’re looking for one of the best places to visit that will take you from old-growth forest to beaches to mountain peaks, look no further than Olympic National Park. The park takes up over one million acres of the Olympic Peninsula, making it one of … The post Exploring Olympic National Park – How to Plan the Best Trip appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

It’s time to learn some fun facts about Arches National Park!  This is one of the coolest parks to visit, so we are so excited to jump into these truly fascinating fun facts about this national park. From the geology to the wildlife to the stars in the sky, we are covering everything that makes … The post 5 Fun Facts About Arches National Park appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are getting a little nerdy! We have been making lists of the National Parks by size, visitation, and date established on Dirt In My Shoes.  Today, we’re sharing some interesting information on the first five National Parks that were established. As National Park enthusiasts, we think … The post The First Five National Parks appeared first on Dirt In My Shoes ..read more