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Dear Bob and Sue launches January 30th, 2020.
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Jan 22, 2020

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In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.

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#13: The Great American Bison Road Trip: In this episode, we talk about a buffalo-themed road trip we took across the northern plains states to some national and state parks where we visited as many public bison herds as we could fit into two weeks. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
80 min listen
#22: Dories, Ho!: Floating the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon Part 1 of 2: For years we’d ask people who’d traveled the world, “What’s the best outdoor adventure trip you’ve ever taken?” To our surprise, the same answer came up time after time: floating the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
87 min listen
#07: Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Join Matt and Karen as they descend 750 feet underground to explore what Karen thinks is one of the most magical places in the entire U.S. national park system: Carlsbad Caverns. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
72 min listen
#02: North Cascades National Park: Glaciers and Boulders and Scree Oh My!: Join us on our backpacking trip to Sahale Glacier, one of the most beautiful alpine areas in all of the national parks. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
49 min listen
#05: RV Adventures in Arizona: Have you ever wanted to take an RV on an adventure into the National Parks? So did we, so we rented one in Arizona and toured the southern part of the state for a week. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
56 min listen
#01: Adventure in Alaska: Matt and Karen discuss the National Park visitor center they've created in their home and a crazy trip to Alaska that almost ended in disaster. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
47 min listen
#10: Trailer Tales from California’s Desert Parks: Teardrop trailers sure look cute and romantic, but what’s it like actually sleeping in one? by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
72 min listen
#09: Five National Park Hidden Gems: You’ll often see the same handful of National Parks topping the “best of” lists, but there are some real hidden gems out there too that are worth visiting. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
59 min listen
#11: Beyond Utah’s Mighty Five National Parks: The five national parks in Utah are spectacular and draw millions of visitors each year for a good reason. But the public lands surrounding these parks are also packed with natural wonders worth experiencing. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
74 min listen
#04: Our Favorite National Park Lodges: Matt and Karen gleefully revisit some of their favorite National Park lodges and the adventures they had staying in them. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
63 min listen
#15: Our Favorite Places in Yellowstone: Few places, if any, in the lower 48 states have remained as wild and undisturbed as Yellowstone National Park. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
65 min listen
#35: Mailbag!: It’s time for our monthly mailbag episode again, where we answer questions about national parks and other public lands, gear, camping and a broad range of travel-related topics. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
51 min listen
Bonus Episode: How much it costs to visit all 62 national parks: It is by far the most frequent question we get from readers and listeners: How much did it cost you to visit all 62 national parks? by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
57 min listen
#19: Adventures in Olympic National Park: Featuring a park in our home state of Washington on this episode, we discuss some of the highlights and must-sees at Olympic National Park. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
79 min listen
#21: One Man’s Wilderness: Lake Clark National Park: No state in the Union has more public space than Alaska; nearly 90% of the land is owned by the state or federal government. Lake Clark National Park, about 120 miles southwest of Anchorage, is one of the most remote. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
72 min listen
#08: Katmai National Park: Bear Watching: Join us on this episode to hear stories about our incredible bear encounters and our recommendations for planning your own trip to Katmai. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
69 min listen
#03: Arches National Park: Getting Lost in the Fiery Furnace: Would you go into a fiery furnace on purpose if you knew you’d probably get lost, have to squeeze through narrow openings, and be forced to crab walk over sketchy boulders? by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
47 min listen
#14: Outdoorsy in Vegas: In this episode we explore many of the great public lands that are within day-tripping-distance from—that’s right—Las Vegas. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
63 min listen
Trailer: Dear Bob and Sue launches January 30th, 2020. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
4 min listen
#23: Dories, Ho!: Floating the Colorado River Through the Grand Canyon Part 2 of 2: In this second part of our mini-series about floating the Colorado River in a small wooden dory boat, we share stories from our second trip through the entire length of the Grand Canyon. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
70 min listen
#17: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Had the government not stepped in to protect the land that today makes up these magnificent parks, the Giant Sequoias may have been lost forever. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
71 min listen
#16: The Wave in Northern Arizona: We had all but given up on ever getting a permit to hike to one of the most sought-after sites in the American Southwest: The Wave in Northern Arizona. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
72 min listen
#12: Misadventures in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Matt and Karen are joined by friends John and Lolly to recount their misadventure on the Chilkoot Trail as they retrace the footsteps of the prospectors of the Klondike Gold Rush. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
75 min listen
#06: Zion National Park: Hiking The Narrows: Standing in waist-deep water while looking up at the towering canyon walls, the scene was breath-taking. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
51 min listen
#25: Here and There: In this end-of-the-year episode, we talk about many of the topics listeners have suggested to us that aren’t long enough for a full episode. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
58 min listen
#20: Scenic Drives Through Public Lands: Brilliant, breathtaking, and magnificent are just some of the words we would use to describe the scenic drives we discuss in this episode. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
76 min listen
#66: Top Ten Things to Do in Arches National Park: Arches is a red-rock wonderland of fins, spires, pinnacles, and arches -- 2,000 of them! by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
48 min listen
#29: Horse Pack Trip into the Wilderness: Saddle up, partner! Apologies for the corny opening, but—spoiler alert—more horse-related puns are awaiting you in this episode. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
53 min listen
#49: Glacier National Park: Part 2 of 2: From historic hotels to jaw-dropping vistas to spectacular hiking trails, Glacier has it all. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
63 min listen
Bonus Episode: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide: The holidays are fast approaching, and if you have trouble finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list, by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
59 min listen

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#158: Three Perfect Days in the Columbia River Gorge: Carved by the once-wild Columbia River, the Columbia River Gorge is a dramatic canyon that snakes through the Cascade Range by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
59 min listen
#157: Celebrating National Park Week: Each year, the National Park Service celebrates National Park Week in April. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
58 min listen
#156: Mailbag: Visiting Guadalupe Mountains National Park and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
60 min listen
#155: Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks Road Trip: One of the most frequent questions we get from travelers is how to plan a visit to Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton NPs in a single road trip. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
65 min listen
#154: Mailbag: Visiting Virgin Islands National Park and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
56 min listen
#153: The Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers in Our National Parks: Long before the National Park Service was founded, the U.S. Army was put in charge of protecting America’s national parks. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
49 min listen
#152: Dry Tortugas National Park Update: Dry Tortugas National Park is in a category of its own by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
34 min listen
#151: Hiking in the Palm Springs Area: This episode is a companion to our previous release, #150: Exploring Joshua Tree National Park. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
62 min listen
#150: Exploring Joshua Tree National Park: Welcome to our journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of America's national parks! by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
60 min listen
#149: Mailbag: Digging for Diamonds in an Arkansas State Park and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
48 min listen
#148: Hiking Safety Tips from a National Park Ranger: Who knows better what could go wrong while hiking in a national park than the people whose job it is to rescue hikers? by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
68 min listen
#147: The Best of Big Bend National Park: A national park that started out as a state park more than 90 years ago, Big Bend is often called Texas’ gift to the nation. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
54 min listen
#146: Mailbag: How to Get Started Camping and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
56 min listen
#145 Unique Experiences in the National Parks: For many visitors, hiking is their go-to activity in the national parks; it is for us. But there are so many other activities the parks have to offer. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
62 min listen
#144: Five Perfect Days in Saguaro NP and Southern Arizona: As the temperatures drop up north, it’s time to start thinking about warm-weather escapes. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
58 min listen
#143: Mailbag: Where to See Moose in the National Parks, and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
50 min listen
#142: 20 Incredible Things to See and Do in Southern Utah, Outside the National Parks: Southern Utah is home to five must-see national parks, but if you’re traveling to this part of the American Southwest, you won’t want to miss the other incredible things to see and do. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
74 min listen
#141: Utah’s Remote and Remarkable Rainbow Bridge National Monument: Find a comfortable seat and sit back as we take you with us on our boat tour to Rainbow Bridge National Monument by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
58 min listen
#140: Northern California / Southern Oregon National Park Loop: Listeners frequently ask us to create episodes about road trip itineraries by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
66 min listen
#139: Ghost Towns of the National Parks: It’s that time of year again, so get ready to be scared out of your wits! by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
52 min listen
#138: Mailbag! Van Life, Demoted National Parks, and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
50 min listen
#137: The Appalachian National Parks Road Trip Loop: Buckle up, folks, for another road trip loop! In this episode, we’re taking you on an epic trip through the heart of Appalachia by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
39 min listen
#136: Great Basin National Park: Great Basin National Park, located in eastern Nevada, is a stunning example of the diverse beauty of the American Southwest. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
55 min listen
#135: Mailbag: Our Favorite National Park Campgrounds, and More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
63 min listen
#134: Wrangell - St Elias National Park and the Road to McCarthy: Hugging the eastern border of Alaska, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a breathtaking example of raw and untamed nature. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
41 min listen
#133: Sand in Our Shoes: Sand Dune National Parks: Our country’s national parks protect a huge variety of landscapes, and today, we’re playing in the sand by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
66 min listen
#132: Mailbag: Celebrating the National Park Service and Much More!: In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
52 min listen
#131: Our Favorite Cabins in the National Parks: Nothing makes you feel like you’re in a national park more than staying in a rustic, historic cabin in the woods. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
71 min listen
#130: Easy Bucket-List National Park Hikes: Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we're diving into the heart of America's most iconic national parks by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
63 min listen
#129: Archive Episode, Top-Rated Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park: In our Archive Episodes, we focus on a specific destination or topic we’ve covered in a previous episode, re-play that portion of the show, and add our updated comments. by Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
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