The Great Escape

Today is all about 2 summers I got to spend training jaguars and raising monkeys and other badass stuff as a keeper intern at The Belize Zoo, known as “the best little zoo in the world”.

Special guest Katelin Baker tells us all about solo hiking and backpacking the Appalachian Trail!

Today is all about adventuring with your pet.  Whether they are furry, feathered, or scaly, I have some great tips for you. Let's make this enjoyable for every member of your family!

Episode 4 is all about White Sands National Park and nearby Oliver Lee Memorial State Park...trails to hike, what to do, where to stay, and more!

Today we’re talking about camping mistakes to avoid so you can have the best experience possible.  Let’s be real, have you had mistakes you could’ve avoided?  Say yes.  Some of these ideas are from my own crazy adventures and I’ve gotten suggestions from others as well.

Zion is definitely one of your high adventure national parks.  So…pay attention or die. Let's go over its history, all the amazing adventures inside the park, and my suggestions for constructing your best itinerary.  

For our first ever episode of The Great Escape we are talking about adventuring on a budget.  Whether you are bougie or broke, you prefer planes, trains, or automobiles, or you can’t even spell ‘budget’  this is your episode.  Let’s keep that money in your pocket so you can do as many trips as possible this year.

Hey, explorers!  My name is Katie Staples and I am an adventure enthusiast. I’m going to share my travel stories, tips, and tricks for exploring and creating unforgettable experiences and memories.  If you are just looking to get out more, you’re craving a crazy getaway, or you’re an experienced nomad living in your sprinter van, this is the podcast for you. So buckle up and hit subscribe so that you can follow along…and dream big for your adventures…on The Great Escape.