Switchbacks: Our Year in the National Parks

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#31: Big City Getaways in the National Parks, ft. North Cascades and Channel Islands Jun 27, 2017

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Even though the national parks seem like another world from our urban areas, it may be easier than you think to get away. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#30: BONUS Episode: Our 3-Week Southeast Asia Adventure Jun 19, 2017

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We're taking a quick break from our regularly-scheduled national parks programming to share some reflections and experiences from our recent three-week trip to Southeast Asia. Listen for our in-the-moment updates throughout our time in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each U.S. National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#29: Luxury in the National Parks, ft. Virgin Islands and Kenai Fjords Jun 13, 2017

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Cole and I speaking to luxury in the national parks is almost laughable, but stick with us. Even though we spent most of our time in a tent out of cell range and not showering, we did experience many moments of pure luxury throughout our time in the national parks. Today we're sharing two parks that lent themselves to particular extravagance: Virgin Islands and Kenai Fjords. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#28: Our Top Ten Short Hikes in the National Parks May 16, 2017

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During our year in the national parks, we hiked A LOT. Short hikes, long hikes, we did them all. So now we're here to blab about them. Today we're chatting about our favorite short hikes -- some easy and some more adventurous -- within all 59 national parks. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#27: Interview with Alison & Dan of Happy People Hike May 09, 2017

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We love getting to talk to people who are passionate about the outdoors and the national parks and have created a side project to foster that passion. Alison and Dan of Happy People Hike have done both of these with finesse. Enjoy today's interview as we discuss with Alison & Dan the healing powers of hiking, our mutual love for the parks, and how to get started on a side hustle if feel the urge. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#26: Weighing Your Options in the National Parks, ft. Glacier Bay and Denali May 02, 2017

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There are so many options to consider when visiting a national park -- including some of the pricier options. Today we're chatting all about those decisions, specifically during our time in Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park, both in Alaska. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#25: National Park Camping 101, ft. Guadalupe Mountains and Badlands Apr 25, 2017

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After a whole year of tent-camping through all 59 national parks in the country, we consider ourselves camping experts. Today we're outlining the four main ways to camp in and around the parks: park campgrounds, backcountry camping, BLM and national forest camping, and private campgrounds. Which is your camping of choice? And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#24: Budgeting for Our Year in the National Parks, ft. Capitol Reef and Redwood Apr 20, 2017

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Our year in the national parks took a lot of planning and a lot of prioritizing spending. If we thought saving money before the trip was challenging, we didn't realize how much we'd always have to consider money while on the trip. Thankfully, parks like Capitol Reef and Redwood made it very easy to save some money. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#23: Our Top Ten National Park Ranger Programs Apr 11, 2017

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Our national parks are amazing enough, but the cherry on top of our time in the parks was the amazing ranger programs that we were able to attend. Here we describe our favorite free and paid national park ranger programs during our year in the national parks. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

#22: Interview with Cees & Madison of Our Vie Apr 05, 2017

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Today we are sharing our recent interview with Cees & Madison of Our Vie (@ourvieadventures). Listen to hear all about their decision to go on the road full time, their focus on the national parks, and their soon-to-be-expanding family. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: http://bensound.com

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