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Just Go Explore

by Kelley & Carl's Adventures

Follow along as Kelley and Carl explore all 63 US National Parks, share stories from their road-trips, hikes, and provide you with valuable insights into planning your next National Park adventure. We hope to inspire you to Just Go Explore.

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Episodes

  1. Shenandoah National Park

    In this episode, we will be talking everything you need to know for planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park. Our Shenandoah National Park Guide Other Links All Of Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our Essential Hiking Gear List Our Favorite Planning Books Follow Us on Instagram |…

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  2. The Hardest Hike We’ve Ever Done - The Enchantments

    In this episode, we will be talking about the hardest hike we have ever completed together. The Enchantments Traverse is located just outside of Leavenworth, Washington. This hike is often completed over several day but requires a permit. It is not recommended but you can complete this hike as a...

  3. The Largest USA National Park

    In this episode, we will be talking about everything you need to do in the USA's largest National Park. Including a flightseeing tour, hikes, and all of the other information that you need for your visit. Get our Alaska National Park Road Trip Guide Other Links All Of Our Travel Guides Get 30%…

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  4. The Ultimate Alaska Road Trip

    In this episode, we will be discussing an overview of our Alaska National Parks Road Trip. We will also talk about what we wish we knew before the trip along with our favorite and least favorite Alaska National Park and favorite experience. 0:00:40 Brief overview of the trip 0:06:00 What we wish…

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  5. Our Top 10 National Park Hikes As of July 2026

    In this episode, we will be discussing our favorite hikes that we have completed in the US National Parks. We will discuss why we like each hike and give it a rating on a scale of 1 to 10. You will quickly find out that we don’t agree on all of the hikes and we look forward to hearing your…

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  6. Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This will include fun facts about the park, what wildlife you can expect to see, our favorite scenic drives and hikes, where to stay and eat on your visit, when the best time to...

  7. Badlands National Park

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Badlands National Park. This will include fun facts about the park, what wildlife you can expect to see, our favorite scenic drives and hikes, where to stay and eat on your visit, when the best time to visit is…

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  8. Wind Cave National Park and More

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, and Mt Rushmore National Monument. Links The Great American West Guide All Of Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our Essential Hiking Gear List Our Favorite Planning...

  9. Grand Teton National Park

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Grand Teton National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. Links Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our Essential Hiking Gear List Our Favorite Planning Books Follow Us on Instagram |...

  10. Yellowstone National Park

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Yellowstone National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. Watch this episode on YouTube Links Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our Essential Hiking Gear List Our Favorite Planning…

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  11. Glacier National Park

    In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Glacier National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. You can watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel Links Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our Essential Hiking Gear List Our...

  12. Saguaro National Park

    This is part 4 of our 4 part series on the Ultimate Arizona National Park Road Trip. In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Saguaro National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. Links Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Our...

  13. Petrified Forest National Park

    This is part 3 of our 4 part series on the Ultimate Arizona National Park Road Trip. In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Petrified Forest National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. You can watch the video form of this…

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  14. Grand Canyon National Park

    This is part 2 of our 4 part series on the Ultimate Arizona National Park Road Trip. In this episode, we will be discussing everything you need to know before visiting Grand Canyon National Park including hiking, lodging, dining, and transportation. Links Yavapai Lodge Our Travel Guides Get 30%…

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  15. The Ultimate Arizona National Park Road Trip - Part 1

    In this episode, Kelley and Carl discuss their Arizona National Park Road Trip and the many stops they made in between each of the parks. Some of the places that they talk about are Sedona, Page, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Canyon de Chelly, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and...

  16. How To Plan A National Park Road Trip

    In this episode, Kelley and Carl discuss how they plan their National Park road trips. Intro 0:00 How To Start Planning 0:53 How to narrow down your research 2:37 How to figure out what time of year is best 3:05 How far in advance should you start to plan 6:28 Timed Entry, Hiking Permits, Camping...

  17. How We Visited 17 US National Parks in 2025

    In this episode, Kelley and Carl discuss how they were able to visit 17 US National Parks in 2025 while working full time non-remote jobs. Intro 0:00 How We Got Started 0:24 How We Planned Our Trips 1:47 Our First Trip of 2025 6:05 Our Second Trip 8:03 Our Third Trip 9:58 Our Forth Trip 13:01 Our...

  18. How We Visited 17 US National Parks in 2025 Trailer

    In Episode 1, Kelley and Carl will discuss how they were able to visit 17 US National Parks in 2025 while working full time non-remote jobs. Links Our Favorite Planning Books Our Travel Guides Get 30% OFF AllTrails Follow Us on Instagram | Facebook

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Follow along as Kelley and Carl explore all 63 US National Parks, share stories from their road-trips, hikes, and provide you with valuable insights into planning your next National Park adventure.

We hope to inspire you to Just Go Explore.

HOSTED BY

Kelley & Carl's Adventures

Produced by Kelley and Carl Stamey

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What is Just Go Explore about?

Follow along as Kelley and Carl explore all 63 US National Parks, share stories from their road-trips, hikes, and provide you with valuable insights into planning your next National Park adventure. We hope to inspire you to Just Go Explore.

How often does Just Go Explore release new episodes?

Just Go Explore has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Just Go Explore is created and hosted by Kelley & Carl's Adventures.
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