
Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America’s National Parks! We’re taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning. Expect big laughs and fantastic information as we tour the parks together. Let’s start exploring!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 155 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelNatureScienceSociety & Culture | |||

Our Halloween tradition continues! This year, we're chasing three cryptid legends through the national parks – Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Lake Clark National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
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Tennis-ball-sized hail, 100-degree heat, and a weather warning that caused us to miss the glamping trip we’d been looking forward to for weeks. We (almost) risked it all to make the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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You guys are Super Cool! As John would say. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. We are approaching retirement and are planning on traveling to our National Parks. Ash and John are a fantastic resource. We bought the Smokies itinerary and will be using it this Fall. Keep up the great work!
Ash and John do a fantastic job of explaining what to expect from the National Parks, their podcast is my go to enjoyment and I cannot wait to hear what they have to say next.
So enjoy listening to your podcast!
Parky Pat Junior Ranger
I am forced to listen to this 🫠
Fine, I’ll read and watch lord of the rings. I’ve avoided it my whole 90s baby, millennial life but you wore me down! Also our family is loving the podcast and we are visiting our very first national park this year.
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Two hosts guide listeners through a wide array of national parks with a mix of practical trip planning, park lore, and entertaining storytelling. Episodes frequently cover park highlights, hiking tips, wildlife viewing, and behind-the-scenes insights, often weaving in historical context and personal travel anecdotes. A recurring strength is the approachable banter between Ash and John, which makes planning family trips feel doable while keeping the content light, fun, and informative. Noteworthy aspects include dedicated itineraries, hands-on planning advice, and playful segments that blend trivia with park knowledge, making it appealing to both first-time visitors and seasoned park enthusiasts.
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