Exploring the National Parks

67: National Parks on a Budget - Tips for Saving Money


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Want to explore the national parks but on a tight budget? You’re going to love this episode of Exploring the National Parks! 

Visiting the national parks is actually a great option for you if you love to travel but don’t have a ton of money to spend on it. We are sharing all of our top tips for traveling to the national parks while spending as little money as possible! 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The benefits of an annual pass
  • When to travel for the most savings
  • Why we love camping in the parks 
  • How to save on meals in the national parks
  • Ways to save on gas when traveling to national parks
  • Taking advantage of all of the free activities in the parks
  • Days you can visit the parks for free
  • The benefits of visiting the smaller national parks or national monuments
  • We hope you enjoyed these money-saving tips that will help you travel to the parks on a budget!  If you need any help planning your trips to the parks, head over to DirtInMyShoes.com to get your itinerary. 

    Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! What is your favorite tip for visiting the national parks on a budget? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know!

    Check out the full show notes here.

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