We’re going to several National Parks this year and discovered this podcast while planning. It has been so much fun to learn about these parks before going from people that truly love them.

Great podcast for anyone either planning a National Park trip or even those who want to travel vicariously through others. Lots of great tips and very enjoyable at the same time.

I recently discovered this podcast while planning an upcoming trip to Yellowstone & Grand Teton. Thanks for all the great insider tips and places to see off the beaten path.

After listening to this podcast iI am now an official parky. I will listen to reruns before i listen to other podcasts.

Binge listened to several of these episodes while we hammered out our Summer plans. Love the inside scoop, and John’s Dad jokes!

I’ve listened to pretty much ALL of the national parks pods. If you’re into high adventure, THIS IS THE ONE. Ash and John are sweet, funny, silly, and very knowledgeable about park trip planning. They know the best places, hikes, views, and everything in between. You will not be waisting miles with their recommendations. This podcast has become one of my comfort shows—I basically have the episodes memorized at this point. Lol!

While somewhat informative and definitely gets the juices flowing for my upcoming trips, They need to edit their shows. Ash,stop with the lazy vocabulary “like ya know and stuff and things”. Some episodes are really hard to listen to because of lazy and unedited dialogue.

I love the entire “Dirt In My Shoes” brand but this podcast is special! After first finding her on YouTube and wanting more of the fun side of National Park perspectives, trip planning, and stories this has filled the need. With literal fun facts, extreme transparency, and unmatched chemistry Ash and John are so entertaining! They have created something super special and extremely underrated. With their guidance my partner and I successfully managed to get the most out of a 3 day Yosemite trip. We will probably never be able to go back but, I’m grateful I found Dirt In My Shoes first and had some fun Yosemite specific listening entertainment on the roadtrip there.

This is one of the best travel podcasts out there if not the best. I have listened to every episode and enjoyed all of them. I would advise anyone that is interested in traveling to the National parks to list to the podcast prior to visiting the park and even checking out the dirt in my shoe’s website. John and Ash congratulations on a 100 episodes I hope that there will be a lot more.

This is the best podcast for information on NPs! Some others are informational but bland, Ash & John are actually pleasurable to listen to. Love it!

We are planning a trip to the Tetons, so I thought I would listen to those specific episodes. They were so good that I found myself listening to others too and am loving it!

Our family loves this podcast. Ash and John are so much fun to listen to. They have a wealth of knowledge and explore both the popular and the out of the way parks. It doesn’t matter if we are preparing to go to a park or are listening to an episode after a visit (to make sure we checked of all the same sites!). They have great suggestions for families or those looking to do more intense backcountry adventures. Thanks Ash & John!

Ever since we listened to the episode on Mesa Verde fun facts on our way to the park, I’ve been hooked! I listen to this on long runs, and often find myself smiling goofily because Ash and John are hilarious and sweet. We’re using their itinerary to plan our trip to Arches and Canyonlands in the spring! I adore this podcast!

Love this podcast! We love visiting the national parks, and this podcast has been so informative and helpful and makes us excited to visit each park they talk about. Their itineraries and website are great too! It’s our kids favorite podcast. Very funny and entertaining, love all the movie references!

1st trip to the Tetons is 2 days away and this was the perfect podcast to stumble across to get an overview of the park and hikes and must see things. I’ve of course already done lots of research so everything discussed was familiar but great to hear about it from another source and get some added tips. And made my hour of driving in traffic so much more enjoyable - was able to get lost in the excitement & anticipation for the trip.

This podcast, and Ash’s you tube channel (Dirt in my Shoes) have taught me SO much about the national parks and have made trip planning fun and easy! Make sure to check out her webpage too because there is so much detailed information. Just recently bought an itinerary from Ash and, even though I actually love the trip-planning process, Ash is way better at it than I am, and we’re going to follow her itinerary to the letter when visiting Yosemite! Thanks Ash and John!!

We stumbled upon this podcast during our road trip to Yellowstone, and it quickly became our go-to guide. Ash and John provide such insightful and entertaining content that made our journey even more memorable. Their dynamic is fantastic, and the podcast is packed with helpful tips and inspiration for anyone interested in exploring the natural beauty of our national parks.

Do more episodes please

We discovered this podcast on a last minute trip through Grand Teton and Yellowstone. It was incredibly helpful in getting us up to speed to make the most of our time in the parks. Also loved learning all the fun facts and geology. Ash and John have contagious enthusiasm in addition to their deep knowledge and experience. We are excited to get the Dirt in My Shoes itineraries for future trips. Highly recommend!

Thanks for all the great info!

This podcast makes me want to explore all the national parks!

Really enjoy your podcasts. It’s clear you both know your stuff. Keep John weird.

I listen to this podcast every day on my way to and from work. It’s so interesting. I love learning about all the parks. Makes me feel like I’m there. You guys are the best.

I loved this interaction and facts. My fave flower is also the arrow root. Those yellow blooms are gorgeous in front of the magestic Tetons. I too am from SLC. Born there but grew up in Utah, Texas and Colorado. Landed in Wyoming 3 yrs ago as grandparents and campers. Been going to Tetons since I was 6. You guys have your facts spot on. Debbie

I recently visited Everglades and Dry Tortugas after listening to your episodes about them! Your tips were great and allowed me to try some things around the parks that I hadn’t before, like Robert is Here. Super thankful that I listened to you guys and considered some new experiences before going! **updated to say that I bought the South Dakota/Black Hills Itinerary and it was worth every penny. Thank you!

I found Dirt In My Shoes on YouTube originally when planning my trip to the southwest. I found this podcast, and I’ve been enjoying them on my walks to help me get in the right mental space for the trip. Learning all the stories and information about the parks, their personal experiences, and the glorious trip planning has been wonderful. Can’t wait to keep listening!

Wonderful podcast with great insights to the National parks! Love her geeky husband and all of the LOTR references!

I look forward to this podcast every week! I absolutely love the quirky movie references John does. The playful banter between John and Ash is fantastic. I have learned so much about each National Park that they discuss. I even have the park map open, and looking up photos from the tops or places there discussing. It’s absolutely a fantastic podcast! I wish we had it twice a week!

You two are so great! You give such a great info and make it all so fun! Thank you for what you do!!!!

Ash and John are so full of knowledge and they play off each other so well. John will go on random nerd tangents and Ash will let you know the best time to see what he’s talking about and she’ll let you know what you can probably skip. It’s great. The fun facts episodes are often my favorites because they get me super geeked to see explore that park.

It’s my new favorite national park podcast. Ash and John crush it! Fun and helpful tips.

I found this podcast last summer when looking for episodes about Grand Teton and because of the two Teton episodes we did things we wouldn’t have known to do (paddle board hike and then also this nacho tower food as two examples). We live near a National park and I even love those episodes because it helped us discover hidden gems that we didn’t know about even in “our own backyard.” I also love listening to the hosts (and I’m a nerd so the references to all things sci fi and fantasy speak to me). I always recommend this show to any friends doing trip planning or just wanting to learn more about the parks. Thanks for such a fun show!!

I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to! Good tips, fun facts and helpful info.

I wouldn’t consider myself a podcast girlie, but I’m hooked to this one. They give so much good information and it’s as if you’re talking to a friend. Highly recommend

I’ve never rated a podcast but this one deserves every accolade! The hosts are so easy going, fun, and make me want to be in nature more. I learn so much about places I’ve never been. I love how they laugh with each other! Thank you both for your work on making this podcast!

My new favorite podcast, I can’t get enough! Ash and John are funny, entertaining, and obviously know their stuff! Can’t wait to follow their itineraries & advice as I start checking off the National Parks with my family!

Ash and John’s easy, conversational style make this podcast enjoyable. They give me new ideas of places to visit and help me remember places I’ve been. Thanks for being authentic and sharing your passion for the parks with us!

We’re planning to take our young family on a national park roadtrip next year and both my husband and I have been listening to the episodes of where we want to go and it’s already been so helpful in narrowing down what to do and what is realistic with small children! My husband loves all of the LOTR references!

I absolutely can not get enough of listening to the Ash and John talk about National Parks! From fun facts to how to explore the parks, they are so much fun.

Unfortunately the cringey host couple lacks the awareness to see that their personal anecdotes are not as interesting or funny as they seem to think. They don’t come across as park aficionados, but more so elementary level park goers. I know it’s harsh but not everyone needs a podcast.

I listen to a lot of podcasts. This is the one that leaves me feeling most happy, like I’m at a roadside diner, sitting across from Ash & John as they tell me about parks. Useful ideas, interesting background info, and fun stories, even though I haven’t read or watched the Rings.

Love this podcast for all the information provided, tips, fun facts, etc. I’m always excited for a new episode to drop!

I started listening when I bought my Motorhome. This podcast has been more helpful than I ever anticipated. So glad I found this. I have a trip planned to Joshua Tree. I didn’t even now there was such a park. I traveled to Mount Rainier. Because I listened to the podcast, I found a place to stay and how to make the reservation. All of the observation tips have been incredible.

I have followed Ash on her blog for several years, so it is so nice to hear her and her hubby talk about my favorite subject: the National Parks! Very informative with a side of silly.

I started listening to the podcast from the first episode and have enjoyed every minute of it. Ash and John are very entertaining and provide a tremendous amount of helpful information about the national parks. I look forward to the release of a new episode every week.

I have listened since the first week! I was already a fan of the Dirt in My Shoes blog and have used it many times when traveling. Ash and John add a little extra joy to my week because I'm always thinking about travel- National Park Travel in particular. Great job and keep it up!

This podcast is great! Ash and John make the national parks come alive. Great tips about planning your trip, fun facts that open the parks to your curiosity, and a fun listen too! I’m listening to the back log and cannot wait for new episodes. A must for park goers and best resource for those with kids especially.

Loving the podcast! Just started my journey of visiting all the National Parks and this podcast has made me even more excited to see them all!

My family and I love listening to this podcast when we’re on road trips - especially when we’re headed to the parks that they talk about! Don’t forget to have a notebook handy to write down all the spots they mention!

Meandering thoughts with no structure. But they need an editor. Lots of meaningless conversation about their lives. Skip this one.