Exploring the National Parks

137: The Best National Parks for Wildlife Viewing!

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The wildlife showdown is on! We’re covering the best national parks to see animals in the wild. Whether you’re hoping to see wolves in Yellowstone or whales in Glacier Bay, we share our favorite parks for seeing animals across the U.S., from the great plains of Yellowstone to the coastal coves of Glacier Bay. 

In this episode, we cover:

  • Our favorite national parks for wildlife overall, plus why Alaska is in a whole different weight class
  • Where to go for specific animals, including black bears, grizzlies, moose, wolves, and buffalo (yes, we said buffalo)
  • The best parks for sea life, from dolphins and manatees to whales you can literally hear from your room
  • A rapid-fire list of parks for some surprising creatures, like condors, bats, bighorn sheep, and birds

    • Your task for today: What wildlife have you not seen yet that you really want to see in a national park? Head over to the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know!

    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/the-best-national-parks-for-wildlife-viewing/ 

    Planning your own wildlife viewing adventure?

    • Dirt In My Shoes Itineraries: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-park-trip-itineraries/ 
    • 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/
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