
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 | 156 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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White Sands National Park — the national park regarded for its rarity. While it looks like a snowfield, the desert sand actually holds quite a bit of history and geological wonder.
In this episode, we're digging into the White Sands fun facts that r... more
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.
Are these tales from the spookiest corners of ... more
Picture cloud-white sand surrounding you on every side, with the Sacramento Mountains as your backdrop, and a sunset that turns everything a shade of pink and purple.
THAT’s the awe that is waiting for you at White Sands National Park. Well, that an... more
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Love your travel and planning insights for hikers but also appreciate John’s geology and history notes too.
Been listening for a few years! Such great information about traveling to the parks. Your website for your itineraries is very helpful as well! I love the Halloween stories such a fun tradition for the podcast!
I’m a big National Park fan, so I enjoy learning new facts about some of the parks I have already visited, and those I have yet to visit! John and Ash do a great job keeping you engaged, and with Ash being a former park ranger, you will get a unique perspective on the parks from a true expert.
Every year we go on a 4 generations trip for fall break - we just got back. Ages 6-91 enjoy your podcasts. But especially my 91 year old grandma. She often comments how much she loves listening to the both of you & learns so much. Thank you for being part of our memorable trips.
My husband and I discovered our love of national parks in 2022 when we intended only to hit the Grand Canyon and then ended up doing an impromptu road trip hitting four. Since then we’ve visited 19, but have so many more to see. We love listening to this podcast and learning about each of the parks. Our next trip is Great Smoky Mountains in November so we just listened to those podcasts episodes. Keep doing what you’re doing!
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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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