Dirt In My Shoes https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/ Trip Itineraries and Hiking Guides for America's National Parks Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:38:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-Logo2-512x512-32x32.png Dirt In My Shoes https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/ 32 32 Best National Parks to Visit in September (Road Trip Guide) https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-national-parks-to-visit-in-september-road-trip-guide/ https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-national-parks-to-visit-in-september-road-trip-guide/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/?p=20039 We love to visit national parks any time of the year, but September might just be the best month to go. The crowds start to thin, the summer heat finally breaks, and the parks that felt unbearable in July and August start to feel magical again (because you can actually enjoy them!).  If you’re trying …

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]]> https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-national-parks-to-visit-in-september-road-trip-guide/feed/ 0 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt National Park https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/?p=19986 Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: Podcast Episode Overview Theodore Roosevelt National Park — it’s one of those national parks that doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves. But today, we’re fixing that!  As the show title suggests, we’re taking you around the churned-up, colorful labyrinth of buttes in the quiet North Dakota prairie to …

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]]> https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/feed/ 0 6 of the Best National Parks to See Waterfalls https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/6-of-the-best-national-parks-to-see-waterfalls/ https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/6-of-the-best-national-parks-to-see-waterfalls/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/?p=19967 If there’s one sound that stops me in my tracks, it’s a waterfall. Each time I pay a visit to one of the national parks, I’m amazed by the roar of the water and the views as the water drops off over a cliff. It never gets old. After years of exploring parks all over …

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]]> https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/6-of-the-best-national-parks-to-see-waterfalls/feed/ 0 Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activities https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/ https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/?p=19931 Listen to the Full Podcast Episode: Podcast Episode Overview We don’t like to rank national parks because we firmly believe that each one speaks to us all differently. However, there are some parks that end up being unexpected surprises and quickly turn into lifelong favorites. Because of that, we’re crowning Theodore Roosevelt National Park as …

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]]> https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/feed/ 2 The Best Geysers in Yellowstone (And How to See Them) https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/the-best-geysers-in-yellowstone-and-how-to-see-them/ https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/the-best-geysers-in-yellowstone-and-how-to-see-them/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/?p=19923 Did you know that Yellowstone holds roughly 60% of the world’s geysers? And that nearly 500 of them are packed into one corner of the park? Pretty incredible when you think about it, but trust me, it’s even more incredible seeing them for yourself, in person. I’ve spent enough time in this park to have …

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