American Field Trip: A National Parks Podcast

American Field Trip: A National Parks Podcast

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American Field Trip: A National Parks Podcast episodes

  • 11. Rather Meet a Bear in the Woods Than a Man? Here’s How to Stay Safe.

    In which we talk national park wildlife encounters. For a basic park visitor, this is what you need to know to keep yourself and wildlife safe! We also talk about the rock slide on Yosemite’s Nevada Trail, how our park visits have changed now that are kids are getting older, and why Cuyahoga Valley National Park is eminently worth visiting.

    53 min
  • 10. What travel rig is right for you? Van vs Bus vs RV vs Trailer

    In which we talk for way too long about all the travel rigs we’ve put together and all the thought that went into choosing them. If you’re deep into planning a Van/RV/Trailer purchase or conversion, this one is for you!

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    1 hr 24 min
  • 9. The Best National Parks for Spring + a 2-Day Itinerary for Capitol Reef National Park

    In which we talk changes to the NPS entrance fees and annual passes, help our friends plan a 2-day trip to Capitol Reef National Park, and tell you which national parks are at their peak during the spring season!

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    53 min
  • 8. Taylor Swift Eras as National Parks

    In which we preview what’s coming for you in season 2 of the American Field Trip Podcast, including new regular segments The Scuttlebutt, Quick Trip and AMA. We also detail various and sundry thoughts on which Taylor Swift era would correspond to which national park and in doing so, use the word “vibe” a whole bunch.

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    25 min
  • 7. The Best (and Less-Best) of National Parks in 2023

    In which David and Madi detail our 2023 in national park visits! We get into all the sites we visited, our biggest surprises and disappointments, the best views and ranger programs, the ones our kids loved most, and which sites we can’t wait to revisit. David reveals his obsession with Craters of the Moon, Madi gives herself props for ace planning, we maintain our hype beast-ness on behalf of ranger programs, and we discuss reveal the NPS sites that’s perfect for goth bachelorette parties.

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    43 min
  • 6. Overhyped? or hyped just right? The 10 Most Visited National Parks of 2022

    In which David and Madi dive deep into the 10 most visited national parks of 2022! We’re talking all about why these 10 are so popular, where all those visitors are coming from and what they’re coming for, whether these parks are worth the hype, and how you can plan and execute an enjoyable visit—even with the crowds.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • 5. Hidden Gems or Just Hidden? — The 10 Least Visited National Parks of 2022

    Ever wondered what the least visited National Parks are? Wonder no more! Listen to learn about why some of these parks see so few visitors and why you might—or might not—want to plan a visit.

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    56 min
  • 4. Dealing With Crowds in National Parks — How To Have A Great Time, Even If You’re Not Alone.
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    24 min
  • 3. Hiking with Kids—How To Make Your Outdoor Adventures Actually Fun for Everyone
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    27 min
  • 2. National Park Trip Planning Hacks

    Planning a National Park visit? These are the best planning tips and tricks we’ve gleaned after visits to more than 200 national park sites! We geared this episode toward national park newbies—if you want to be a parks person but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’ve visited parks before but haven’t quite had *the best* time, this episode is for you.

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    26 min

About American Field Trip: A National Parks Podcast

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We’ve visited every National Park in the U.S. and we want to help you fall in love with the parks the way we have! Completely new to the national parks? That was us 6 years ago! Not big on camping and…

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