Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast

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#174: 10 National Monuments That Feel Like National Parks

Across our U.S. public lands are more than 130 national monuments, each protecting a unique natural or cultural treasure. In this episode, we’re diving into ten that feel a lot like visiting a national park, but without the crowds. We share a mix of places we’ve visited over the ... Show more

. 52min 52sec

#173: Pinnacles National Park: Caves, Condors, and the High Peaks

We recently returned to Pinnacles National Park, a place we hadn’t visited since our first trip in 2013. Situated about 75 minutes south of Monterey, California, Pinnacles is known for its dramatic volcanic rock formations, remnants of a once 8,000-foot volcano. When we first vis ... Show more

. 43min 55sec

#172: Exploring Galápagos National Park

Having visited all 63 U.S. national parks, we felt it was time to broaden our scope and explore one of the most popular and biologically diverse national parks outside the United States: Galápagos National Park. Located hundreds of miles west of mainland Ecuador, this archipelago ... Show more

. 52min 7sec

#171: An Epic Road Trip Along California’s Highway 395

#171: An Epic Road Trip Along California’s Highway 395 The 150-mile stretch of Highway 395 from Bridgeport to Lone Pine takes travelers through a landscape of wide valleys, alpine lakes, volcanic wonders, and Old West history. Running along the eastern edge of California’s Sie ... Show more

. 1h 5min

#170: Yosemite’s Curry Village: The Good, The Bad and The Scary

Nestled below the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley is a village bustling with visitors year-round. For over a century, Curry Village has welcomed guests who want to stay in this magnificent valley yet are looking for an affordable option to the other pricier accommodations nearb ... Show more

. 50min 52sec