13 episodes

National Park Trippers is the only podcast that takes you inside National Parks around the world. Get ready to explore our earth's most stunning locations with exclusive tips, recommendations, hiking, planning strategies, and off-the-beaten-path nuggets as park experts share their stories and knowledge.

Each week a new National Park and specialist is featured, providing all you need to know for your next National Park visit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maureen-hochdorf/support

National Park Trippers Maureen Hochdorf

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

National Park Trippers is the only podcast that takes you inside National Parks around the world. Get ready to explore our earth's most stunning locations with exclusive tips, recommendations, hiking, planning strategies, and off-the-beaten-path nuggets as park experts share their stories and knowledge.

Each week a new National Park and specialist is featured, providing all you need to know for your next National Park visit. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maureen-hochdorf/support

    Episode 13: Why You Need to Add Australia’s Kosciuszko National Park to Your National Park Bucket List

    Episode 13: Why You Need to Add Australia’s Kosciuszko National Park to Your National Park Bucket List

    Kosciuszko National Park is one of Australia's most popular national parks, especially for winter sports enthusiasts. Located in New South Wales, Kosciuszko offers its visitors stunning mountain views, incredible winter and summer activities, amazing wildlife, and more. In this podcast episode, we’ll help you navigate through planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip with tons of tips, information, and fun stories about trekking through the park. 

    Guest expert: Maike from @familytripfever

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    And read more on our Kosciuszko National Park Guide


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 12: Bison, Bighorn, and Pronghorn - Oh My! Get Ready to Explore Badlands National Park!

    Episode 12: Bison, Bighorn, and Pronghorn - Oh My! Get Ready to Explore Badlands National Park!

    Badlands National Parks is one of the most important historical and cultural national parks in the US. Covering 244,000 acres of treacherous landscape, the Badlands live up to its name with its sprawling rock formations and majestic animals. In this podcast episode we’ll help you navigate through planning a trip, family-friendly activities, wildlife tips, when to visit, and more.

    Guest expert: Allison from @bigtripswithfourlittles

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    And read more on our Badlands National Park Guide


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    • 52 min
    Episode 11: Pull Out Your Snowshoes for Fulufjället National Park

    Episode 11: Pull Out Your Snowshoes for Fulufjället National Park

    Fulufjället National Park is one of Sweden’s gorgeous winter wonderland national parks. Located on the western side of the country, Fulufjället has so much to see. From spectacular waterfalls to the oldest tree in the world, you’ll be immersed in nature’s best! In this Fulufjället National Park podcast episode, we’ll help you navigate through planning a trip, best times to visit, summer and winter activities, wildlife, and more.

    Guest expert: Erika from @globetrotter__family

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    And read more on our Fulufjället Travel Guide


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    • 33 min
    Episode 10: Into the Wild National Park Photo Camps

    Episode 10: Into the Wild National Park Photo Camps

    In this unique episode, we take you into the incredible learning experiences of Into the Wild Photo Camps. If you love the combination of adventure, outdoors, photography, and exploring national parks, you'll love hearing about these incredible retreats taking place at nature's finest destinations. It's an opportunity to participate in activities such as hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding, camping, and shooting the Milky Way, while building life-long friendships and memories.

    Guest expert: Wendy from @intothewildphotocamp/intothewildphotocamp.com

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    And read more on our Into the Wild Travel Guide


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    • 33 min
    Episode 9: Trekking Taroko National Park

    Episode 9: Trekking Taroko National Park

    Taroko National Park is one of Taiwan's nine national parks and nicknamed The Marble Gorge. This stunning national park offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the gorge, waterfalls, mountains, rivers, cliff formations, and much more. In this podcast episode, we give you the inside scoop on where to stay, how to plan a trip, navigating through the park, cultural and traditional activities, wildlife, and more.

    Guest expert: Angelique from @ourexpatlife_family/ourexpatfamily.com

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    And read more on our Taroko National Park Travel Guide


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    • 47 min
    Episode 8: Grab Your Bear Spray - We’re Heading into Banff National Park

    Episode 8: Grab Your Bear Spray - We’re Heading into Banff National Park

    Banff National Park is Canada’s very first National Park, making it Canadian park royalty. Spread throughout 6,641 square kilometers of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff offers its visitors breathtaking mountain views, turquoise glacial lakes, incredible wildlife and more. In this podcast episode, we’ll help you navigate through planning a trip, where to stay, summer and winter activities, wildlife tips, and more.

    Guest expert: Emilie from @lovelife_abroad

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    And read more on our Banff National Park Guide




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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

hydrochempsc ,

Podcast

This is a great channel, it has a lot of great information when it comes to national parks.Hailing from Michigan I enjoyed the sleeping bear dunes segment. Keep up the good job Maureen.

stateandnationalparknana ,

Awesome podcast!

We’ve enjoyed listening to the podcasts on different national parks. Much to learn. Can’t wait to travel to more parks around the world through these informative and very interesting interviews!!

Viajero Mom ,

Listen in. Take notes. Enjoy the journey.

Excellent opportunity to hear how families experience national parks. Hearing tips and advice on how to navigate and enjoy the adventure has enhanced my family’s appreciation and journey for upcoming trips. Put on your hiking shoes and step into the beauty of national parks from perspectives of families across the globe!

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