417. The Simple Trick to Enjoying National Parks After the Crowds Leave

In this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/417 *Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers *Curated, not regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ *HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors: *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Get 30% off your next RV mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout.  *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro 01:45 Stay Late Strategy 02:57 Fourth Of July Banter 05:16 Easy Meal Mindset 06:01 Taco Bar Dinner 10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite 14:18 Sponsor Break 15:52 Soup And Chili 18:44 No Cook Options 18:54 Charcuterie Picnic 22:04 Salads And Pasta 26:21 Sponsor Break 27:22 Picnic Setup Tips 30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire 36:30 Coolers And Food Safety 37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup 40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell