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   Number 1: 151: Grand Teton Trip Report

   This Grand Teton trip report is less about checklists and more about the pull of a place that gets passed down. On this visit, we brought our extended family — parents, siblings, and our four-month-old niece — back to Colter Bay for a summer built around making memories. During our stay, we adventured to String Lake, saw a rutting buffalo crossing at Elk Ranch Flats, and had a little detour that was unexpected, but proved to be one of the best parts of the trip. It’s different from our usual trip report, but we can’t think of any better way to spend time at Grand Teton National Park than with the people we love most! In this episode, we cover: A rundown of Grand Teton's 2026 construction projects, from the new Moose entrance station to the Taggart Lake and Mormon Row parking lot overhauls Why these construction delays will carry into next summer, too What makes Grand Teton a multi-generational, legacy park for us Our day at String Lake doing nothing but relaxing on the water The rutting buffalo sighting at Elk Ranch Flats and the hike to Moose Ponds Ash's Jenny Lake "walk of shame" — and the insider timing trick that usually keeps it from happening Your task for today: Do you have a legacy park — a place your family keeps returning to, generation after generation? Tell us over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page. If you don't have one yet, let us know which park you want to claim as yours! 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/grand-teton-trip-report/ Planning your own Grand Teton adventure? Grand Teton Itinerary: https://shop.dirtinmyshoes.com/products/grand-teton-itinerary The Ultimate Grand Teton Trip Planning Guide: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/grand-teton-national-park/ 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/

   August 19, 2026·43min
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   Number 2: 149: Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activities

   We don’t like to rank national parks because we firmly believe that each one speaks to us all differently. However, there are some parks that end up being unexpected surprises, and quickly turn into lifelong favorites. Because of that, we’re crowning Theodore Roosevelt National Park as one of ours. Each time we visit, it just gets better and better. And in this episode, we're walking you through all three units of the park, all located in North Dakota, plus our favorite things to see, where to stop, and how we like to experience this hidden gem. In this episode, we cover: How to add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to your South Dakota road trip The South Unit scenic loop drive and the best places to pull off for wildlife Why Wind Canyon Trail is a must-see at sunset Why the Elkhorn Ranch Unit is 100% worth the hour-and-a-half dirt road drive The North Unit and its 14-mile scenic drive The best overlooks in the park, including River Bend and Oxbow Overlook The Medora Musical and why it's the thing to do in the gateway town How long to spend here, and why rushing this park takes away the magic Your task for today: Which wildlife are you most excited to see in Theodore Roosevelt National Park: the wild horses, the rough-and-tumble bison, the very vocal prairie dogs, or something else? Tell us over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page! 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/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/ Planning your own Theodore Roosevelt National Park adventure? 8 Things You Can’t Miss On Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ Episode 141: Best Scenic Drives in the National Parks: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-scenic-drives-in-the-national-parks/ Episode 37: Funny National Park Stories (Vol. 2): https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/funny-stories-vol-2-hiking/ Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/ National Parks Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/ Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

   July 22, 2026·57min
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   Number 3: 150: 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt National Park

   Theodore Roosevelt National Park — it’s one of those national parks that doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves. But today, we’re fixing that! As the show title suggests, we’re taking you around the churned-up, colorful labyrinth of buttes in the quiet North Dakota prairie to share some of our favorite fun facts about Theodore Roosevelt National Park. In this episode, we cover: Why Theodore Roosevelt National Park was the only unit ever designated a "National Memorial Park" The real story behind how the teddy bear got its name (yes, it has everything to do with Teddy Roosevelt!) How glaciers, ancient volcanoes, and the Little Missouri River spent 65 million years carving North Dakota's Badlands The devastating winter of 1886 that wiped out Roosevelt's cattle herd and changed the direction of his life Why Roosevelt called this land "the romance of my life" and how it helped him grieve and heal The last-minute "Midnight Forests" scramble that protected 16 million acres of land before Congress could stop him Just how much land Roosevelt protected by the end of his presidency Your task for today: In the episode, we talked about the full list of lands Roosevelt protected through executive action. See if a forest, monument, or refuge near you made the cut, and tell us about it over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page! 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/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ Planning Your Own Theodore Roosevelt National Park Adventure? 8 Things You Can’t Miss On Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ Episode 149: Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activites: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/ Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/ National Parks Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/ Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

   August 05, 2026·1h 9min
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   Number 4: 148: Yellowstone Trip Report: Our 2026 Update

   Bison jams on the lower loop, a rainbow over the Lower Falls that felt like it was made just for us, prairie dog babies popping out of their burrows mid-traffic-stop, and of course, insane views — this is Yellowstone we’ve come to know and love. And it’s what we experienced on our latest trip there, yes, even in the summer! Prepare to be amazed, because even after several trips to America’s most well-known national park, there’s still so much to love. In this episode, we cover: Why Yellowstone traffic is wild, but how you can still find peace and solitude in the park Why Lamar Valley remains the single best wildlife-watching spot in the country (and what we saw this trip) Just how big this park really is, and why a good plan makes all the difference Why the geothermal features in Yellowstone beat anywhere else on earth Geysers you might not have on your radar yet Why even frequent visitors to Yellowstone keep getting surprised, including a rainbow at Red Rock Point and a first-ever moose sighting in the park Your task for today: Have you been to Yellowstone and had one of those moments of pure amazement? Tell us about it over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page! 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/yellowstone-trip-report Planning your own Yellowstone adventure? Yellowstone Ultimate Guide: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/yellowstone-national-park/ Episode 112: Yellowstone Tips – What You Need To Know Before You Go!: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/yellowstone-tips-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-go/ Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/ National Parks Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/ Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

   July 08, 2026·1h 9min
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   Number 5: 143: Grand Circle Road Trip (From the Archive)

   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. In this episode, we cover: Where to start when road tripping the Grand Circle Cool things to do in Zion National Park What you have to see at Bryce Canyon Our favorite stops along Highway 12 What we love about Kodachrome State Park What’s so amazing about Capitol Reef National Park Why Goblin Valley is a must-see Why you should check out Little Wild Horse Canyon What to check out if you love Native American art What you need to do at Arches National Park The views in Dead Horse Point State Park The districts in Canyonlands The most underrated park that you need to visit Why we love the Million Dollar Highway The coolest things about Mesa Verde Why you should stop at Chaco Canyon Other off-route stops you might want to check out The amazing fossils at Petrified Forest National Park Why you should spend some extra time exploring the Grand Canyon 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/episode-15-grand-circle-road-trip-one-trip-nine-national-parks/ Planning your own Grand Circle adventure? Dirt in My Shoes Itineraries: https://shop.dirtinmyshoes.com/ Dirt In My Shoes National Park Planning Resources: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks/ 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/

   April 29, 2026·56min
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