Exploring Big Bend National Park

Episode 97 is all about the amazing Zion National Park in Utah. This is one of America’s most popular parks, absolutely gorgeous with some of the coolest hikes in the country. In this episode we tell you how to prepare for hiking the Narrows and Angel’s Landing, where to eat, where to stay, and all the best squad tips to make this an epic experience hiking Zion National Park. Check out our Hiking Must Haves Amazon Shop for our recommendations on hiking gear. In this episode we cover: -Where to fly into to visit ZionNational Park -How to find parking in Springdale -How to master the shuttle bus system in the summer -Recommendations on where to stay in Springdale, where to eat, and overall tips for the trip. - Gear you need to hike The Narrows & how to dress during the hike - How to avoid crowds on the chains at Angel’s Landing If you love Zion, then you'll love Utah's other four national parks. Check out our Itinerary to see Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks on a 10-Day Road Trip If you have more time to spend in or near Zion, check out tours in the area like the highly rated Zion Sunset Jeep tour & more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

10 Elo 20211h 14min

Episode 96 is taking us back to a fun interview the Travel Squad did on the Ashley P Travels Podcast. In this fun episode we share stories from hiking at extremely high altitudes in Peru and the adventures that go along with riding rules up a desolate, but absolutely gorgeous mountain in the Andes. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

3 Elo 20211h 3min

Episode 95 is the ultimate list of hiking products you need if you love hiking as much as we do! We’ve linked our top recommendations from Amazon in each category and explain why you need it and how it helps on the trail. Hiking Daypack - https://amzn.to/3rDOJrO Water Bladder for the Daypack - https://amzn.to/3f1eInF Hiking Gloves - https://amzn.to/3rDrYUL Hat - https://amzn.to/3eZNyNU Neck Buff - https://amzn.to/3iJOIy8 Wool Socks - https://amzn.to/3zF8zFH Hiking Poles - https://amzn.to/2Vc6QZI Hiking Boots - https://amzn.to/3zBCChu Biodegradable Bags - https://amzn.to/3BM9yFS She Wee - https://amzn.to/3l5KuUF Electrolyte Tablets - https://amzn.to/3f04Qul Crampons - https://amzn.to/3BLcUc7 First Aid Kit - https://amzn.to/3rBc7G8 Pocket Blanket - https://amzn.to/2VdVMeq Head Lamp - https://amzn.to/3y2uo1z Note: We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through the above links. Thank you for supporting the Travel Squad Podcast! Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

27 Heinä 202144min

Episode 94 is a fun one! We’re exploring Shenandoah National Park and New River Gorge National Park - the newest national park in the United States. Since they are so close together you can couple these two into a weekend trip and see the best of both parks!This east coast adventure features wild white water rafting, hiking, gorgeous overlooks, and road tripping through two states during a gasoline shortage. Where is Shenandoah National Park? Located among the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.Where to stay in Shenandoah National Park? We didn’t stay in the park. We actually used Williamsburg, VA as our hub for a week-long East Coast trip exploring several national parks and cities. We highly recommend doing this!What to do in Shenandoah National Park? There are tons of things to do in Shenandoah National Park! We only spent one day here and we hiked Old Rag Mountain and drove the Skyridge Parkway.Where is New River Gorge National Park? Located in South East West Virginia Where to stay in New River Gorge National Park? Now that we've been back to the park, we'd recommend staying at River Expeditions. Looking for things to do in New River Gorge National Park? New River Gorge white water rafting of course! You cannot visit this gorgeous green park without seeing it by raft and it's such a fun and wild ride! The park also has great viewpoints of the bridge and hiking. Download our 3 Day New River Gorge Itinerary for all of the details and a day by day guide. If you're thinking of taking this trip, also check out the rest of this week-long East Coast road trip where we continued on to Delaware, Virginia Beach, and Ocean City, Maryland.If you're looking for a flight deal to the East Coast, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

20 Heinä 20211h 2min

Episode 93 is an interview with two people we’ve been dying to talk to - Erika and Shane, the father/daughter brains behind Travel Stamps. We are obsessed with this travel stamps book, we collect them at every national park we go to so this was dream come true episode. We go into how to turn your passion for travel and nature into a business, what it’s like to travel for work, and talk all our favorite things about national parks. Connect with Travel Stamps on Instagram @travelstamps or their website travelstamps.com Thanks to our sponsor MANSCAPED! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code TRAVELSQUAD at MANSCAPED.com Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

13 Heinä 202153min

Episode 92 is a weekender in true Travel Squad style. We fly to Nashville for a honky tonk good time on Broadway, southern food, and a day trip to the amazing Mammoth Caves National Park. Thanks to our sponsor MANSCAPED! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code TRAVELSQUAD at MANSCAPED.com Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

6 Heinä 202148min

Episode 91 is for the aspiring traveling families out there. In this episode we interview special guests Mandi and Garrett from Connected Family Travel. We talk all about travel hacking to use points and deals to afford family travel, tips for traveling with small kids, insight on traveling internationally as a family of four, advice on using travel for your child’s development, and how traveling as a family helps bond and bring the family together. Mandi and Garrett also share how they’ve built a business around helping other families make travel possible. Connect with Mandi and Garrett on Instagram @connectedfamilytravel or their website connectedfamilytravel.com Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

29 Kesä 202152min

Episode 90 is announcing the reopening of California! Today we’re bringing you the top headlines in California travel and tempting you to come visit with travel deals you won’t be able to resist. As San Diego locals we’re sharing exactly what it’s like in this vacation destination now that restrictions have been lifted and tourists are invited back. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! Six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 on our website:https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

22 Kesä 202139min