When we think back to our year in the parks, a few epic activities always stand out.

Today we're reflecting on two backpacking trips that allowed us to get deeper into Grand Canyon and Isle Royale National Parks.

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During our year in the parks, some moments were subtle. There were moments of quiet beauty, soft sunsets, easy strolls in beautiful places.

But some moments were loud. We had experiences in the parks that we planned for, dreamed about, and were so happy to execute. We'll always remember the quiet moments, but the loud ones will be forever in our national park hall of fame.

On today's podcast, we're hashing out the loud moments. Grab a pen, you'll want to write these down.

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It's always worth the logistics to get deeper into the national parks.

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Visiting a national park in its off-season has its pros and cons. Today we lay those out, while reflecting on our time in Lassen Volcanic and Mount Rainier National Parks.

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When visiting some national parks, the "just wing it" approach works. But for many parks, advanced planning is required.

Listen as we discuss planning hurdles and logistic loopholes at Yellowstone and Katmai National Parks.

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We're back today with another Top Ten list... this time, our Top Ten Overnight Hikes in the national parks. We counted and determined that we spent 27 nights sleeping in the backcountry last year. Here were our favorites.

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The national parks are known for their sweeping mountain vistas and incredible wildlife, but what about the unsung plant life that supports the ecosystems where mountain peaks and wildlife can thrive? Today, they'll get their day.

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Discover two national parks protected for their geologic significance: Arches and Crater Lake. What makes these parks important? What makes them beautiful and fun to explore? Find out!

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Most national parks are known for their natural beauty: think mountains, lakeshores, and canyons. But Mesa Verde and Hot Springs are quite different.

Although still beautiful, these two parks were formed to preserve and protect some of our country's most significant cultural elements.

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Politics often determine their official designation, but all 417 national parks are important. Although we spent our year focusing on the 59 "parks," we also found ourselves at almost 100 other NPS sites.

Listen for our Top 10 national parks that don't happen to have the "park" designation.

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