Switchbacks: Our Year in the National Parks

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We spent last year exploring, hiking through, and tent camping inside all 59 U.S. national parks. Now we're here to share our experiences, insights, and advice about our year in the national parks.

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  • Hokiekt
    It’s ok
    The girl constantly interrupts or talks over the guy and that makes it more difficult to listen to.
  • Bikespin
    Excellent podcast for NPS info!
    Learned a lot about Glacier as I prepare for my family’s trip
  • Fish-Mich
    Not a big fan
    The enthusiasm shared by the hosts about our national parks is the best part of this series, but my family finds much of the content to be surface level info that can be learned at nps.gov. Mispronounced place names and comments such as, “...but this is important, too, and I think sometimes it’s really important to remember that,” are detractors for me.
  • Bethany Decker
    Great Podcast!
    I love this podcast! It’s such a great inspiration for learning to get creative when visiting the parks!
  • Melissa Lake
    Fun Podcast For Parks Enthusiats
    Great podcast for those interested in national parks, especially those who want to visit all the parks and get tips and opinions about them. I love their saying “there’s no wrong way to visit a park.”
  • Drphilzeac
    Parks
    Excellent for people who are in love with the parks and interested in visiting them all!
  • DaffyInFl
    Podcast about podcast
    First 15 minutes was blah blah about the podcast itself not the parks in the title. “Podcasts - America’s best idea”
  • BothAlionas
    Just found this gem!
    Just found this podcast, and love the hosts, interactions, and trip reports. Thanks so much!
  • Fish770tim
    Love it
    I’m 43 years. When I was in high school and college my father and brother and I would drive from Rochester, NY out west and backcountry camping in a different park or parks each Summer. Some of the best times of my life. I now have a six year old son and we’re headed out to Acadia next week for our first National Park adventure. I was searching for podcasts about the parks and found yours, I love it. I enjoy the banter between you too, you provide excellent information, but keep it entertaining. I’m hooked.
  • Tokolash
    Holy Moly!
    What a great podcast! Learned so much from these two about the National Parks. What a dynamic exciting couple! Love it when they talk about all their diarrhea and poison Ivey on their way to Southeast Asia! Lay off the Mango shakes Cole! Can’t wait to hear about their African adventure. Jambo!
  • Luke Bishop
    Thoughtful insights to parks and issues
    These two guys present every national park, which they visited over a year. Their thoughtful planning of the episodes presents a host of issues and topics, each through the lens of two national parks. I’ve really enjoyed binging them at my office job while planning my national park road trip for later this summer. Thanks Switchback Kids!
  • goob6008
    Great NP overview with insider tips
    I first started following these guys through their blog but once I discovered the podcast I quickly went through every episode. I am able to listen while I work so it was great to pretend I was in some wonderful natural place rather than the big city. It’s very informative and I like the dynamic between them... especially that she thinks travel ought to be a little relaxing and he likes more activity. It’s good to hear both perspectives. Please keep the episodes coming.
  • Me22769
    Terrible
    There was so much goofing off and little review of the actual parks. If it takes you 10 mins to even say the title of the podcast then you need to cut out all of your getting ready part. This is cool in theory but not in execution.
  • TiggyPopElectric
    My FAVORITE podcast!
    I listen to podcasts of all types...from the staples like This American Life to Stuff You Should Know, but this honestly is my favorite out of them all. I followed these two on their awesome year-long trip across all 59 National Parks through Instagram and now that they are home I am happy they are sharing their knowledge about the NPS. And plus they are funny and have tons of personality. I would give them 6 stars if I could. 😊
  • mamanobles
    Love listening!
    Thanks for sharing your love of the parks and ALL the great travel tips. I like the quiz portion and the banter between Elizabeth & Cole. BTW, we loved Port Angeles too & the diversity of Olympic.
  • Anobles09
    LOVE!
    I love listening to Cole and Elizabeth share about their travels to the National Parks! They have great tips and I like playing the Parks in the news quiz with Cole (you do way better than I would)! Thanks for sharing your stories and insight with all of us!
  • Jhoanna12345
    Easy listen
    I love their advice, I always have my notepad out when I'm listening and if I don't have it available to take notes I don't mind listening to it a second time. Lots of wonderful tips regarding the National Parks and they are so cute!
  • Retire2020
    Wonderful!!!
    Love this. Can't wait to use this info for visiting the parks.
  • Newly adventurous
    Great Job
    Really enjoy listening to you both. I loved your adventure and appreciate you bringing your knowledge to a podcast.
  • Damvf2
    Awesome!
    Love the first episode - can't wait for more!
  • FrisbeeRicky
    Fun and informative!
    It's so fun to learn about the parks. You both inspire me to travel more!
  • mcs962
    Wow!
    These guys clearly know what they're talking about after visiting all 59 National Parks and they present the information in a fun and entertaining way. Definitely looking forward to more!
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