#88: Mailbag! Hiking in Big Bend National Park and More

In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us. In this episode, we cover these topics:

·     Some of our favorite hikes in Big Bend National Park

·     Our thoughts on which parks are good for pre-teens

·     Budget-friendly suggestions for visiting the parks

·     How we plan for a road trip

 Link to a government site that displays wildfire and air quality info

·     Which apps we use to store and remember information about hiking trails

Link to AllTrails, which we use to research specific trails and read recent trail reports

Link to GAIA GPS, which we use to navigate and record our hikes

·     How to keep your lunch cold while hiking

Link to insulated lunch bags we use to keep our lunch items cool while we hike

·     And more!

 

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#87: Our Favorite Slot Canyons in the Southwest

Breathtaking trails through narrow canyons lie hidden in the vast desert landscapes of the Southwest. These slot canyons, as they’re called, often have walls so close that you can reach out and touch both sides of the canyon – at the same time! And in places, you might even have to squeeze through the tightest passages sideways. Why would anyone want to do this, you might ask? Because the scenery in these canyons is jaw-dropping, to say the least. In this episode, we’re taking you to the Southwest to explore some of our favorite slot canyons in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Southern California. Enjoy!

 

Also!

Please take a gander at our new merch website: www.dirtlander.com. There you’ll find our original “20252” designs, (Smokey Bear’s zip code if you didn’t already know) and other fun, outdoor travel-related gear.

 

Other links:

·     Upper Antelope Canyon – Ticket info

·     Lower Antelope Canyon – Ticket info for Ken’s toursTicket info for Dixie’s tours

·     Buckskin Gulch – The Bureau of Land Management’s site where you can find more info about Buckskin Gulch

 

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