64: Mailbag!
In our mailbag episodes, we answer questions from listeners about traveling, hiking, public lands, outdoor gear, and whatever else is on their minds. In this episode, we answer questions …
Bonus Episode: 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you have trouble finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list, you’ll want to check out …
Bonus Episode: How much it costs to visit all 62 national parks
It is by far the most frequent question we get from readers and listeners: How much did it cost you to visit all 62 national parks? This bonus episode is essentially a detailed mail bag …
How many episodes are there in Dear Bob and Sue?
50 episodes. In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
Who are Matt and Karen Smith?
Matt and Karen Smith. In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands.
Dear Bob and Sue
Dear Bob and Sue is the story of Matt and Karen Smith's journey to all 59 U.S. National Parks. Written as a series of emails to their friends, Bob and Sue, they share humorous and quirky observations of their travels on the road. It is at times irreverent, unpredictable and sarcastic as they describe their experiences and adventures in each park.
Dear Bob and Sue: Season 2
In this second book of the series, follow Matt and Karen as they work their way around the western United States discovering some of our most beautiful public lands, hidden gems, and revisiting a few of their favorite national parks.
Dear Bob and Sue: Season 3
"Matt and Karen have hit another one out of the park! Season 3 is perhaps my favorite of all their books. Maybe it’s because by this point they really DO feel like close friends who are telling me all about their fun trips."
Dories, Ho!
Travel with Matt and Karen as they float down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. In September 2016, they experienced the trip of a lifetime with 14 friends and a crew of 10 while traveling in wooden dories for five days through the canyon.
My measly pelt collection. Karen is not fond of the ermine. She always roughs it up when she walks by it. I might need to get a Plexiglas case for them
My measly pelt collection. Karen is not fond of the ermine. She always roughs it up when she walks by it. I might need to get a Plexiglas case for them.
Our bison head, which has a loose horn on one side. No matter where you are in the room, he's looking right at you. This is also where we display some of our squirrel-themed items
Our bison head, which has a loose horn on one side. No matter where you are in the room, he's looking right at you. This is also where we display some of our squirrel-themed items.
As we did in all of the parks we visited, we look our photo in front of the Lake Clark NP sign. Port Allsworth, Alaska
As we did in all of the parks we visited, we look our photo in front of the Lake Clark NP sign. Port Allsworth, Alaska.
Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
Adventures in the U.S. National Parks and public lands with Matt and Karen Smith.
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