by Dirt In My Shoes
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!
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April 16, 2025
Join us for a flashback in time as we dive into fun facts about Petrified Forest National Park! In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we're going back to the desert to take you on a journey through a prehistoric world that was once a lush, tropical paradise teeming with bizarre and terrifying creatures. We’re sharing the top five surprising and fascinating facts about this ancient landscape that will completely change the way you see Petrified Forest National Park and turn it into a must-see national park for you! Today, we’ll be discussing: The shocking difference between the Petrified Forest in the past and how it looks now Why this park is a crucial window into the dawn of the dinosaurs, thanks to its incredibly preserved Triassic-aged rocks How this national park protects one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood in the world The shocking and massive geological unconformity at Petrified Forest The fascinating connection this park has to Route 66 We hope you enjoyed these fun facts all about Petrified Forest National Park! If you're ever in Arizona, be sure to visit and see the remnants of a prehistoric time for yourself! Don’t forget your task for today! Head over to our Facebook or Instagram page at Dirt In My Shoes and tell us: What are you excited about? The Triassic-aged rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs? Or are you more excited about seeing the petrified trees? Let us know! For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip-planning started, check out the full show notes.
April 2, 2025
In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring the beauty of Colorado's National Parks! We're sharing an epic 12-day road trip itinerary that takes you through four incredible parks: Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and Mesa Verde. We'll be hitting the highlights of each park, sharing tips for planning your trip, and even throwing in a fun van life twist with a curated mixtape of Colorado-based artists. So, buckle up and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Here’s what we will cover: The perfect road trip route for hitting must-see parks and hidden gems Highlights of each park so you know exactly what to expect and what not to miss! The fascinating gateway towns that you can explore on your way Our best tips for maximizing your time in each park so you don't miss a single breathtaking view Important things that you’ll want to keep in mind to make the most of your trip We hope you will enjoy hearing our ultimate itinerary for these four gorgeous Colorado national parks! If you need any help planning your trip, make sure you head over to DirtInMyShoes.com and check out our park itineraries! For your task for today, head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know which of these Colorado parks you are most excited to explore! For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes.
March 19, 2025
Alright, buckle up friends, because we're diving headfirst into the quirky charm of Petrified Forest National Park! Let’s forget those big-name parks for a minute and talk about this hidden gem that deserves to be more than just a pit stop on your Route 66 adventure. This is such a cool park but it is often overlooked. We're here to spill all the secrets and share why this park is absolutely worth visiting and everything that makes it so cool! Here’s what we’ll cover: The colors of the Painted Desert and how they'll make you feel like you're in a Kung Fu movie The iconic Route 66 pullout, where you can literally stand on a piece of Americana and snap a pic with a vintage Studebaker The lowdown on Holbrook, Arizona, the ultimate Route 66 town, and why it's basically Radiator Springs in real life (plus, John's genius diner idea!) The Blue Mesa trail, where you can hike through a landscape of blue badlands and petrified wood (just watch the clock!) The secret to exploring the Jasper Forest off-the-beaten-path routes and why you need to grab a map from the visitor center Petrified Forest is a park that demands a little extra attention, but trust us, it’s worth it. There really is something for everyone at this park! And hey, if you’re feeling inspired to open that Route 66/Pulp Fiction/Cars diner, you know where to find us! Your task for today: Tell us what you are more excited about when you go to Petrified Forest? Is it the Route 66 experience or the petrified wood? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! For a full summary of this episode, links to things we mentioned, and free resources/deals to get your trip planning started, check out the full show notes here.
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