Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast

#178: Ghost Stories From The National Parks

On our recent road trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we explored the Elkmont Ghost Town and learned about the heyday and eventual decline of this historic dist

#177: A Fall Road Trip Through New Mexico

Fall is the ideal time of the year to visit New Mexico as the summer heat begins to cool down and the colors become more vibrant in the filtered autumn light. In this epi

#176: The Zion Narrows Revisited

The Narrows in Zion National Park is one of the most iconic hikes in the American West. We recently returned to the park to hike the Narrows for the third time, and it’s

#175: Great Pizza Places Near National Parks

#175: Great Pizza Places Near National Parks   After over fifteen years of traveling to the U.S. national parks and other public lands, we’ve learned there are a few ke

#174: 10 National Monuments That Feel Like National Parks

Across our U.S. public lands are more than 130 national monuments, each protecting a unique natural or cultural treasure. In this episode, we’re diving into ten that feel

#173: Pinnacles National Park: Caves, Condors, and the High Peaks

We recently returned to Pinnacles National Park, a place we hadn’t visited since our first trip in 2013. Situated about 75 minutes south of Monterey, California, Pinnacle

#172: Exploring Galápagos National Park

Having visited all 63 U.S. national parks, we felt it was time to broaden our scope and explore one of the most popular and biologically diverse national parks outside th

#171: An Epic Road Trip Along California’s Highway 395

#171: An Epic Road Trip Along California’s Highway 395 The 150-mile stretch of Highway 395 from Bridgeport to Lone Pine takes travelers through a landscape of wide valle

#170: Yosemite’s Curry Village: The Good, The Bad and The Scary

Nestled below the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley is a village bustling with visitors year-round. For over a century, Curry Village has welcomed guests who want to stay

#169: Our Most Excellent Northern Arizona RV Adventure

This episode is sponsored by GO RVING™ Nothing says “All American Road Trip” more than loading up an RV, hitting the road, and having an adventure. And that’s exactly wha

#168: Mailbag!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, an

#167: Three Perfect Days in Sedona, Arizona

Visitors flock to Sedona, Arizona, for a multitude of reasons: the red rock landscape, the concentration of incredible hiking trails, the culinary scene, and the focus on

#166: Five More Phenomenal State Parks

National parks, forests, and other federal lands are not the only incredible outdoor destinations in America. Wherever we travel, we make a point to check out the state p

#165: Olympic National Park: Top Ten Things to See and Do

There’s a reason to visit Olympic National Park any time of year. While summer is best, each season offers visitors a chance to enjoy this incredibly diverse natural reso

#164: An Epic Winter National Park Road Trip in the Southwest

Are you looking for a break from the cold, gray days of winter? We have a perfect solution: a road trip loop through the American Southwest that will take you to four nat

#163: Mailbag: Our Trip to Italy’s Dolomites and More!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, an

#162: Glacier National Park Planning Guide

Glacier National Park is considered the “crown of the continent” because of its pristine beauty, rugged wilderness, and magnificent wildlife. While the park is open all y

#161: Mailbag: Petrified Forest National Park and More!

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, an

#160: Bucket List Adventures in the National Parks

What’s on your bucket list? It’s a topic everyone is talking about these days, and we have a few suggestions for anyone who loves our national parks and public lands.   B

#159: An Epic Colorado National Park Road Trip Loop

Join us as we take you on an epic road trip to all four of Colorado’s national parks!   These four parks are incredibly diverse, and this trip will have you driving throu