Let’s talk about one of the greatest road trips in America!

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.

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This epic road trip takes you through four different states and nine national parks. You really get the best of the southwest by traveling along the Grand Circle!

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Ready to explore the Grand Canyon?

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing our favorite hikes and things to do while exploring Grand Canyon National Park.

The Grand Canyon is such an iconic location. It’s known all over the world, even by people who don’t usually visit national parks! It’s on virtually everyone’s bucket list, which is why we are so excited to be diving into this episode and sharing what we love about it.

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• Things to see on the South Rim

We love both rims of the Grand Canyon – they each have so much to offer. We can’t wait for you to get out there and enjoy this park too.

Get on the trail, even just for a second, because it will change the way you see it!

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Let’s talk about volcanoes in the national parks!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are talking about one of the earth’s most powerful forces - volcanoes!

We are so excited to dive into this topic and discuss the coolest volcanoes and where you can see them. Join us as we share some of the most underrated places that have the best volcanoes.

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• The king of all national parks when it comes to volcanoes

We hope you enjoy this episode! We love visiting these national parks and standing in awe of these fiery giants, and we hope you get the chance to as well.

Do you have a favorite volcano site? Let us know! And if you want to hear more about the Yellowstone supervolcano, be sure to check out the Yellowstone Fun Facts episode (#12) to find out more.

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Welcome to the Yellowstone Fun Facts episode!

Yellowstone is John’s absolute favorite national park! That being said, he is going to take the lead and share his top fun facts about the “oldest and best’ national park.

Yellowstone is mysterious and legendary because it’s a supervolcano! This is a fascinating park, and we are so excited to discuss these fun facts with you today.

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• The science behind the supervolcano in Yellowstone

Yellowstone is such a special place, and it has ignited people’s imaginations for many years. We hope you get a chance to experience Yellowstone yourself so that you can see all of the epic things this park has to offer!

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It’s going down!

In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing 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!

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• An incredible immersive hike

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.

What are your rankings? We would love to hear them! Let us know on Instagram @dirtinmyshoes.

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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are diving into one of the parks we get the most questions about - Yellowstone!

Since everyone starts trip planning after the holidays, we figured this was the perfect time to tell you everything you need to know about this beautiful park in case you’re heading there this year. So come along as we explore Yellowstone!

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• What we love about Old Faithful

It’s really amazing how many cool things you’ll see as you drive through Yellowstone! This episode is a helpful introduction to this national park.

If you’re wondering what to do now, I have a full Yellowstone itinerary available to help you plan the perfect trip. You can check it out over at DirtInMyShoes.com. We can’t wait for you to make some amazing memories with your family!

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Are you ready to start trip planning for the Everglades?

We love talking about trip planning, and we are so excited to help you make your trip happen. This national park is amazing because it’s a great place to visit during the winter when you’re tired of the cold weather. It’s warm, beautiful, and a really cool place to visit!

Join us as we talk through everything you need to know about visiting the Everglades so that you can make your trip a reality.

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• Where the Everglades is located

There is so much for you to try out on your trip to the Everglades! If you want some more guidance on your options, make sure to check out my resources at DirtInMyShoes.com. I created an article that splits up the different activities so that you can choose exactly what you’re looking for. I also have plenty of other in-depth articles about the Everglades to assist you every step of the way!

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Today on Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing some of our top experiences while visiting the Everglades.

While it wasn’t a park that was at the top of our list of parks we wanted to visit, we were surprised at how much we enjoyed it. Every time we go back, we try something exciting and new! So join us as we dive into our adventures and misadventures inside this unique and beautiful national park.

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• Our confusing tram ride through Shark Valley

Whatever type of adventure you’re looking for, you’ll find it in the Everglades! We hope you enjoyed this conversation and can have some adventures of your own!

For more resources to help you plan your next trip, make sure to visit DirtInMyShoes.com.

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Welcome to the fun facts episode all about the Everglades!

You may not get the scale or grandeur that you get at a lot of the national parks at the Everglades, but it has some incredible views and wildlife. Join us in this episode of Exploring the National Parks as we share some amazing facts about this beautiful park that you can share with your friends and family on your next trip.

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• The surprising reason the Everglades became a national park

This is such a cool place in so many ways, from geology to ecosystems, habitats, creatures, and the area's history. We hope you enjoyed this conversation!

For more resources to help you plan your next trip, make sure to visit DirtInMyShoes.com.

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In this episode, we are moving on to our next national park – the Everglades! This place is truly incredible. It’s not one of the heavy hitters in the National Park system, but we think it’s because many people don’t realize how awesome it is. It’s one of the most unique national parks in terms of scenery, wildlife, and climate, and we absolutely love being here. There’s so much to do, so today, we are sharing some of our favorite things in this park.

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• The best places to eat

We hope this episode gave you a great list of things you can be excited about and put on your radar for your trip to the Everglades. We’re excited to dive deeper into this beautiful park with you in the coming episodes!

Stay tuned to hear more about why we love visiting this location and our best tips for planning your trip to this park. For more resources to help you plan your trip, make sure to visit DirtInMyShoes.com.

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