Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
Matt and Karen SmithIn Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 179 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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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 been a while since we last talked about it on this podcast. Our first Narrows ep... more
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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 a lot like visiting a national park, but without the crowds.
We share a mix of... more
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, Pinnacles is known for its dramatic volcanic rock formations, remnants of a once 8,000-f... more
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- The Best National Park Planning Podcast!
Love this podcast and couple! Their National Park knowledge and information has been invaluable as we plan our trip to Olympic National Park, and Mt Rainer. It really helped us narrow down which hikes to do and make decisions on lodges I was debating between. I am currently binging on their collection as I work in my garden each day!
Apple Podcasts5Annanonymous11
United States19 days ago - Absolute best podcast!
The podcast that got me into podcasts! I love their playful banter, helpful insights, and inspiration to explore. We refer to Matt and Karen like friends of ours whenever we travel. My husband will ask “Did Matt and Karen tell you about this place?”. 100/10🤍
Apple Podcasts5Mae Sch.United Statesa month ago - Excellent
Such a fantastic podcast I happened to stumble upon thanks to ChatGPT. It’s been so great to listen to you guys- I feel like I know you and would love to see all the parks and public lands with my family too!
Apple Podcasts5dr.deshpandeUnited Statesa month ago - Used to be great
This used to be my favorite podcast. Now they hardly ever release episodes, focusing instead on creating Patreon content. I just unsubscribed.
Apple Podcasts1Math FreddyUnited States4 months ago - Lunch break walks with Karen and Matt
Karen and Matt, I enjoy the conversation and the comedy!! It’s hard to go back to work if the episode isn’t over before lunch is over. I learn a lot about the parks as well as getting a good chuckle and some gasps! Thank you for this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5gopmandaUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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Travel-focused, story-driven conversations about visiting U.S. National Parks and other public lands, with practical trip tips, historical notes, and humor-driven banter. Episodes blend route planning, logistics, safety tips, and personal experiences, often anchored by park-specific deep-dives and reader/Q&A moments. The show tends to attract devoted outdoors lovers who enjoy actionable planning insights alongside entertaining storytelling, and it occasionally features behind-the-scenes context from the authors' books and travels. A standout trait is the warm, personable chemistry between hosts, which fans describe as both informative and entertaining, though some listeners request less giggling and pacing changes. Potential sponsors or gue... more
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