Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast

著者: Matt and Karen Smith
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  • In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
    © Copyright 2020-2024 | Matt and Karen Smith
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In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
© Copyright 2020-2024 | Matt and Karen Smith
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  • #169: Our Most Excellent Northern Arizona RV Adventure
    2025/04/17
    This episode is sponsored by GO RVING™ Nothing says “All American Road Trip” more than loading up an RV, hitting the road, and having an adventure. And that’s exactly what we did recently with the help from our friends at GO RVING™ In the spring of 2025, we rented an RV in Phoenix and drove up to Page, Arizona where we spent five days and four nights enjoying the Roam America Horseshoe Bend campground and exploring this incredible part of the Southwest. The trip was an epic adventure, and in this episode, we’ll discuss our experience as newbie RVers, the activities we did in the area, and some of the camping recipes we enjoyed cooking at our site. All this and more, coming up next! Activities we discuss in this episode include, · Touring Cardiac Canyon (part of Antelope Canyon), · A visit to the Navajo Bridges on Highway 89A, · Kayaking the Colorado River from Petroglyph Point below Horseshoe Bend to Lees Ferry, · Seeing petroglyphs at Petroglyph Point on the Colorado River, · Hiking in Waterhole Canyon, · Viewing the dam from the Glen Canyon Dam Overlook, · Visiting the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam, · Hiking the Beehive Trail, (also known as The Wave 2), · Snaping our pic at the Shell Sand Cave, · And a few more suggestions for activities on Lake Powel! Links to organizations and activities we mentioned in the episode: · GoRVing.com (our sponsor for this episode – check them out!) · RVShare (the site we used to rent our RV for this adventure) · Taadidiin Tours (for the Cardiac Canyon hiking tour) · Kayak the Colorado (for the kayak rental and backhaul taxi service on the Colorado River) · Roam America (we stayed at their “Horseshoe Bend” campground in Page, Arizona) · Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas (for the Rainbow Bridge boat tour) · Carl Hayden Visitor Center (at the Glen Canyon Dam) ----- If you would like to support our podcast, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out. Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you’ve enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, TikTok at @mattandkarensmith, or on Facebook at dearbobands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • #168: Mailbag!
    2025/03/10
    In our Mailbag! episodes, we answer questions from listeners about the national parks, ranger-led tours, road trips, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, relationships, and pretty much whatever anyone wants to ask us. In this episode, we cover these topics: · An alternative to visiting the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park while the road is closed due to flood damage, · Road trip suggestions for visiting the Washington and Oregon coasts, · How to deal with crowding in the parks and the consequences of reservations becoming so difficult to get, · Which district of Saguaro National Park we’d choose to visit if we only had one day, · Whether you need bear spray when visiting Washington State’s three national parks, · And more! We now post ad-free versions of our episodes on our Patreon account (search for mattandkarensmith). If you are interested in joining, follow this link to check it out. Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you’ve enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分
  • #167: Three Perfect Days in Sedona, Arizona
    2025/02/25
    Visitors flock to Sedona, Arizona, for a multitude of reasons: the red rock landscape, the concentration of incredible hiking trails, the culinary scene, and the focus on spiritual wellness. In this episode, we'll share some of our favorite experiences on our recent trip. We'll give you an overview of Sedona, including where it's located, the optimal times to visit, and some great food we discovered, like the best donuts, margaritas, and pizza. But the main attraction, where we focus much of our time, is talking about some of the most popular trails surrounding the town throughout Coconino National Forest. Hiking trails we discussed include, · Soldier Pass / Seven Sacred Pools · Devil's Bridge · Bell Rock / Courthouse Butte · The Birthing Cave · Munds Wagon Trail (Hangover Trail) · Airport Trail · Plus a few more! Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a scenic stroll, Sedona has something for everyone. Join us as we explore this breathtaking area of Arizona! ----- The best way to support our podcast is to become a member of our Patreon account. Follow this link to check it out. Subscribe to The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and if you’ve enjoyed our show, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. Five-star ratings help other listeners find our show. Follow us on Instagram at @mattandkarensmith, on Twitter at @mattandkaren, on Facebook at dearbobands, or check out our blog at www.mattandkaren.com. To advertise on The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, email us at mattandkarensmith@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 分

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