Think you know your U.S. National Parks? 🌲 Think again. In this episode of The Great Escape Podcast, I’m sharing 6 jaw-dropping, funny, and “wait…WHAT?!” facts about parks you thought you knew.From Yosemite’s magical moonbows 🌙🌈 to Alaska’s Wrangell–St. Elias being literally bigger than Switzerland 🏔️ (because of course Alaska went extra), to Hawaii’s Mauna Loa casually being the biggest mountain on Earth 🌋—this episode will make you laugh, blow your mind, and probably add a few new destinations to your bucket list.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:- Why Mesa Verde is basically a 700-year-old cliffside apartment complex 🏠- How to catch a midnight rainbow in Yosemite 🌙- Why Mauna Loa makes Everest look tiny 🌋- The only U.S. national park south of the equator 🌴- Which park could eat Switzerland for breakfast 🏔️- And the park that got demoted from “National” to “State” (ouch) 🏝️👉 Subscribe for more travel inspo, national park stories, and funny adventure tips every week! 📸 Follow me on Instagram: @the.great.escape.podcast#NationalParks #TravelPodcast #AdventureTravel #TheGreatEscapePodcast #TravelTips #BucketListTravel #ExploreMore

🌍✨ Ready to go underground? In this episode of The Great Escape, I’m taking you deep into Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico — one of the most jaw-dropping cave systems in the world. From massive underground rooms that could fit a Taylor Swift concert to the legendary bat flight that first caught a cowboy’s eye in the 1900s, this adventure is full of history, humor, and a little sass.

👉 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The wild story of 16-year-old Jim White, who first explored the caverns (with just a ladder + lantern 😳)

• Why the Big Room feels like stepping onto another planet

• Fun facts about bats, stalactites, and stalagmites you’ll want to drop into your next trivia night

• My own 2023 visit with my adventure pup, Molly 🐶 (even though dogs aren’t allowed inside the caves!)

🎧 If you love national parks, epic adventures, and stories that make you laugh while you learn, you’ll want to hit that subscribe button and stick around.

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Today we're boarding a cruise ship!   I know what you’re thinking: buffets and bingo? No, friend...buckle up, because we’re talking glacier views, surprise wildlife sightings, and local lore.

I’ve got a special guest joining me who just got back from an Alaskan cruise, and she’s bringing the real talk—what shocked her and what she’ll never forget. Let’s dive in!

Looking for the best hikes in Acadia National Park? In this episode of The Great Escape, I’m sharing my top 3 favorite adventurous hikes in the park—yes, the ones with metal rungs, ladders, and views that’ll make your jaw drop. If you’re up for a little thrill and don’t mind some steep climbs, these are for you.

But don’t worry—if you’re more into peaceful trails and ocean views, I’ve also included two chill hikes at the end that are still absolutely worth your time. Whether it’s your first visit to Acadia or you’re planning a return trip, this episode has something for every kind of hiker.

Today we’re diving into camping in national parks—because nothing screams "I love nature" like voluntarily sleeping on the ground next to raccoons who have absolutely no respect for personal space. Whether you're a tent-slinging rookie or an RV queen with solar panels and a kitchen island, this episode is your ultimate guide to camping in national parks—what to know, what to bring, and what not to do unless you want your trip to end in tears… or fines

Climbing Mount Whitney is not for the faint of heart - it is the tallest mountain in the lower 48 at 14,505ft. The 21.2 mile hike took me 17 long hours. Here is my mile-by-mile recap of the journey and my tips and tricks for tackling it yourself.

Here are the fun things to do and see in our country's 2nd oldest national park, Sequoia. Top sites include General Sherman, Mount Whitney, and all the big trees and beautiful trails!

This episode is all about fun facts about some of our 63 US National Parks. My goal is for you to be empowered to adventure, and I think visiting our national parks is a great way to do that. So here are 6 facts you probably didn’t know about some of our national parks.

This episode is all about Guadalupe Mtns National Park in Texas - fun facts, what to do, and where to stay.  I camped there with my dog, Molly, in June 2023 and did some great hikes.  So here are my tips for a trip there

My friend Noah shares what it's like to spend a month in Israel, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, and Rosh Pinna. They rode camels, visited the Western Wall, slept in bedouin tents, and went hiking.