Month: June 2023

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

·     How we determined the order in which we would visit all the national parks,

·     Have we ever seen a Bigfoot, and do we think he (she) is real,

·     Where might you go to experience a white Christmas in a national park,

·     Why posted trail distances are always different than what your GPS app says,

·     Best national park-themed baby names,

·     And more!

A couple of links we promised to share:

·     Patterson – Gimlin Bigfoot footage

·     Clallam Transit bus information to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic NP

·     Link to Karen’s Bigfoot BELIEVER t-shirt at Dirtlander.com

 

 

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A trip to Stehekin, tucked away in a valley in the North Cascades National Park complex, feels like a visit to an island. But instead of being completely surrounded by water, this remote village is hemmed in by spectacular alpine backcountry, making it impossible for cars or trucks to drive into or out of town.

 

Once frequented only by Native Americans on their trek through the mountains, this peaceful valley has been the site of sparse but consistent settlement since the late 19th century. With the National Park Service protecting the pristine area surrounding the few parcels of private land, the area feels like a land time forgot.

 

In this episode, we talk about our recent visit to Stehekin, what we did, where we stayed, and a bit of history about this unique area. We also provide information about other overnight accommodations in the area, transportation options, and a tip about where to find what we think are the best cinnamon rolls in the state of Washington. Join us for all this and more!

 

Here’s a link you might be interested in:

·     Lake Chelan Boat Co.

 

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The Black Hills of South Dakota are home to not one but two of the world’s longest cave systems. Both in the National Park system, Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park are must-see destinations.

 

Located just 20 minutes away from each other, these two caves are different in so many ways. One features the world’s largest concentration of rare boxwork formations and the other glitters and sparkles with calcite crystals.

 

In this episode, we talk about what makes each cave unique, how they were discovered and developed more than a hundred years ago, and some important things to know before you go.

 

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State parks are a special kind of public land, beloved by locals but often as spectacular and exciting as their national park cousins. In episode #30, we featured six of our favorites, but our list of fabulous state parks is too long to end there. Here, we talk about five more must-see public lands.

 

From towering waterfalls you can walk under to breathtaking views of the churning ocean below, these places are worth visiting on your next road trip.

 

In this episode, we cover these five state parks:

·     Silver Falls SP, Oregon

·     Deception Pass SP, Washington

·     Babcock SP, West Virginia

·     Makoshika SP, Montana

·     Cathedral Gorge SP, Nevada

 

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Since its completion in 1936, the Beartooth Highway has thrilled millions of visitors with jaw-dropping views of one of the most beautiful and wild areas in the lower 48 states. It seems fitting that a road built 90 years ago to take travelers to and from Yellowstone National Park would be as spectacular as the park itself.

 

In this episode, we talk about the stretch of highway that Charles Kuralt once called “the most beautiful roadway in America.” This 68-mile section of U.S. Highway 212, which runs between Red Lodge and Cooke City, Montana, climbs to almost 11,000 ft at Beartooth Pass, providing road trippers with panoramic views of several stunning mountain ranges, and of course, Beartooth Peak.

 

This scenic drive has become one of our favorite activities whenever we’re in the area, and no trip to Yellowstone National Park is complete without experiencing this amazing and unique landscape. That is, during the few summer months in which the highway is cleared of snow and open to traffic.

 

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