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Utah's Mighty Five Sep 24, 2026 00:50:28 We went to all five parks in Utah this year and wanted to do some research on each park before we went! This was so fun to research and we can't wait to do full episodes on each park!

Sawtooth National Forest Sep 10, 2026 01:03:21 The National Forest is over two million acres of protected land in Idaho and Utah, this area is great for outdoor activities including fishing, hiking and sightseeing. This National Forest is known for its jagged granite peaks and crystal clear alpine lakes! Be sure to put this one on your bucket list!

Wildfires Aug 27, 2026 00:40:48 This episode is all about wildfires—what causes them, why they’re increasing, how they behave, and how firefighting strategies have evolved over time. We also explain the role wildfires play in healthy ecosystems, especially in forests.

Boise National Forest Aug 13, 2026 00:37:48 Boise national forest is a beautiful area with endless recreational opportunities from great fishing to over 1,200 miles of hiking trails. This beautiful landscape was shaped by volcanoes, hot-spots and earthquakes that happened as early as about 40 years ago, so tune in and learn all about this park from the geology to animals and human history!

Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve Jul 23, 2026 00:44:23 In this episode we talk about this other worldly landscape, made from old lava fields. when we first went here we thought the area was interesting and cool to see once but we didn't feel the need to go back. that was until we started doing more research and now we cant wait to go back!tune in to learn about the Great Rift and how the Yellowstone hotspot has moved because of it!

Thousand Springs State Park Jul 9, 2026 00:45:12 Thousand Springs State Park in Idaho is a beautiful park with six units. this park has tons of amazing and dramatic views including basalt canyon walls with tons of crystal clear turquoise water gushing out.When we were here we got to swim in some of the coldest water Tune in to plan your next trip to Idaho!

Shoshone Falls City Park Jun 25, 2026 00:47:51 This is our first stop in Idaho! Shoshone Falls is a beautiful city park and boy do we have a fun story for you...its fine we laugh about it now.This park's history is so interesting and we actually love the reason it's not controlled by the government or the state! in this episode we will talk about our experience there along with a bit of everything else on how to plan your next trip the

Shoshone National Forest Jun 11, 2026 01:06:15 Shoshone National Forest is a huge beautiful area that goes through Wyoming. There are tons of different recreational activities offered there throughout the year! Doing research on this forest made us want to go back SO bad! we got to learn so much and we hope this makes you want to see it too!

Custer Gallatin National Forest May 28, 2026 01:10:42 In this episode we talk about Custer Gallatin National Forest!this national forest contains the highest peek in Montana, Granite Peak! This is a huge park that is 3.2 million acres and has seven districts that spans from South Dakota all across Montana. this national forest has so many recreational opportunities, from hiking to some of the best fly fishing!

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area May 14, 2026 01:01:40 Episode 28: Tune in to learn and plan your next trip to Bighorn Canyon!Today we talk about all the recreational opportunities offered here including world class trout fishing, boating and hiking! This area is also one of the best places to see wild horses (tune into our Patreon to learn more about them!) you can also see other animals just off the road from the scenic drive! Bighorn Canyon also ha

Bighorn National Forest Apr 30, 2026 00:51:52 Episode 27: Tune in to learn and plan your next trip to Bighorn National Forest!Today we have our first National Forest episode! This forest has a wide variety of features from rocky desert areas to lush, green meadows and beautiful mountains! In this episode we go over how this area was formed, its rich history and some of the cool animals you can find throughout the forest!

Devils Tower National Monument Apr 16, 2026 01:22:03 Episode 26: Today we talk about our country's first National Monument Devils Tower located in Wyoming. Tune in to learn and plan your next trip! We go over its unique structure and how it was formed, along with a few stories from various Native American tribes about its history!

Custer State Park Apr 2, 2026 00:55:19 Episode 25: Tune in to learn all about Custer State Park!In todays episode we talk about one of South Dakota's hidden gems, we go over history and some fun animal facts along with a bit of guidance for planning your next trip!

Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mar 19, 2026 00:34:45 Episode 24: Join us while we talk about Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse! Today we get into the history and trip planning for each place, we have both been here before but after we did some research, we want to go back and experience it again and you should too!Let us know in the comments how many of the questions you got right!

Learn About: Badlands National Park Mar 5, 2026 00:48:57 Learn about the geology, human, and animal history of the badlands! You will even learn about why the badlands erodes so quickly and how an extinct animal was discovered by a ranch dog!

Planning a trip: Badlands National Park Feb 19, 2026 00:36:38 Tune in to hear things to do in the badlands of South Dakota as well as some of the best hikes and places for you to camp!

Blue Mounds State Park Feb 5, 2026 00:40:18 Episode 21: Our first State Park on the podcast. Blue Mounds State Park in our home state Minnesota! We learn about some history in the park as well as why the new bison bull is special and a few other things before we dive into planning a trip here and why you should visit.

Craig DeMartino: Rocky Mountain National Park Jan 29, 2026 00:56:05 Listen to episode 20! Our first episode about our search and rescue episodes that come out on the last Thursday of every month. Today Emma talks about Craig DeMartino's fall in Rocky Mountain National Park as well as his rescue there. Learn about his life and all of his accomplishments and resilience after the accident.

A Year In The Parks: Part 4 Jan 22, 2026 00:48:43 Episode 19 is the last part of our mini series: a year in the parks. We dive into all of the midwestern, east coast, and Florida national parks. Learn a few fun facts about each park we discuss, what each season is like in the park, and what we think the best time to visit each park is!

A Year In The parks: Part 3 Jan 15, 2026 00:47:58 Episode 18 is part 3 of our 4 part mini series: a year in the parks. We dive into all of the southwest and rocky national parks. Learn a few fun facts about each park we discuss, what each season is like in the park, and what we think the best time to visit each park is!

A Year In The Parks: Part 2 Jan 9, 2026 00:43:03 Episode 17 is part 2 of our 4 part mini series: a year in the parks. We dive into the pacific northwest and California national parks. Learn a few fun facts about each park we discuss, what each season is like in the park, and what we think the best time to visit each park is!

A Year In The Parks: Part 1 Jan 2, 2026 00:54:22 Episode 16 is part 1 of our 4 part mini series: a year in the parks. We dive into all of the island and Alaskan national parks (all parks not in the contiguous 48 united states). Learn a few fun facts about each park we discuss, what each season is like in the park, and what we think the best time to visit each park is!

Christmas Tree’s in Our National Parks Dec 25, 2025 00:32:10 Listen in to learn about the history of the Christmas Tree Tradition! You will also learn about why to buy real Christmas Trees and how can you get them from your nearest National forest! We will also share the amazing story of our Nation’s Christmas tree and our top picks of parks to visit during the Christmas season. Merry Christmas Everyone!! The best gift you could gift Sleeping In Park would

Our 1st Trip 2023: Part 2 Dec 18, 2025 00:44:18 Episode 14: Part 2 of the 2 part series of our first road trip to national parks in 2023. Listen to find out why Makayla was crying in a waffle house... Hopefully you will laugh along the way with us as we tell you about our experience with new national parks, fog, and wildlife in the Rockies.

Our 1st Trip 2023: Part 1 Dec 11, 2025 00:40:37 Episode 13: Listen in for everything that went wrong on the first half of our cross country trip! Hopefully you will laugh along the way with us as we tell you about our experience with tornados, intro to car camping and white knuckle drives. Part 1 of our 2 part release for a recap of our 2023 first national parks trip together! Come back next week for a bonus episode and hear about the rest of o

Thanksgiving in the National Parks Nov 27, 2025 00:27:07 Tune in to hear a little bit of the country's history behind Thanksgiving and the National park site(s) that it directly relates too! We also talk about great parks to visit for the holiday if you are travelling. #bisontrot

Planning a trip: Rocky Mountain National Park Nov 14, 2025 00:54:01 Listen while we go through a short intro to the parks geology, human, and animal history before jumping into trip planning to rocky mountain national park. Listen to hear about places to stay, things to do, hikes, the famous Trail Ridge Road, and where to see wildlife in this beautiful park!

Human & Animal History: Yellowstone National Park Oct 31, 2025 01:28:41 Dive into the human and wildlife history in Yellowstone National Park with us!

Geology: Yellowstone National Park Oct 17, 2025 00:42:05 Learn all about Yellowstone's Hydrothermal features and some other interesting geology in the park. Makayla teaches us about geysers, mud pots, hot springs, steam vents, and more!Listen in to the most interesting science class ever!

Planning a Trip: Yellowstone National Park Oct 3, 2025 00:53:29 Join us while we discuss everything to see and so in Yellowstone National Park.We talk about all of the major stops in the park, activities, hikes, and wildlife in the park. Email us at: sleepinginpark25@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: SleepingInPark

Join Us In: Glacier National Park Sep 19, 2025 01:19:30 Join us while we relive all of our trips and experiences in Glacier National Park. Stay tuned until the end to learn more about the history, geology, and a pop quiz all about Glacier National Park

Planning a trip: Glacier National Park Sep 5, 2025 01:21:47 Join us while we discuss everything you need to know for planning a trip to Glacier National Park! We dive into all the specifics of trip planning including: lodging and camping options, vehicle reservations, seasons in the park, activities to do, some of the best hikes in the park and more!

Join Us In: Grand Teton National Park Aug 14, 2025 01:15:42 Join us while we talk about all of our trips and experiences in Grand Teton national Park. If you stay tuned until the end you will be able to learn more about the geology of the park as well as our first pop quiz to decide who provides bubblers for the next episode!

Planning a trip: Grand Teton National Park Jul 25, 2025 00:57:22 Join us while we are on the road to learn about how and what to plan for a trip out to the beautiful Grand Tetons!We talk about some different activities that are available there and around the area, along with a few good hikes to try out!

Hiking: Essentials and Tips May 30, 2025 00:41:36 Join us as we go over a few hiking tips and everything to bring on the trip with you for your next hike! We will discuss the National Parks 10 hiking essentials, everything we like to bring with us, and a few tips for encountering wildlife on the trail.

Car Camping: Essentials May 15, 2025 01:01:16 Join us as we dive into all of our car camping essentials! We will go through preparing for a roadtrip and all of our favorite things to bring with us. Get your car packed and ready to go see all the beautiful places! Links to our car camping essentials: Portable jump starter/ air compressorRoadtrippers Use code BTR5QTP for $5 off! Recreation.govAmerica the Beautiful PassLarge CoolerSmall Co

About Us May 2, 2025 00:23:38 Listen in to our very first podcast episode! You’ll learn a little bit about who we are, why we decided to start Sleeping In Park, and what it’s all about!

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