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The Great Escape

Hey, explorers! My name is Katie Staples and I am an adventure enthusiast. I’m going to share my travel stories, tips, and tricks for exploring and creating unforgettable experiences and memories. If you are just looking to get out more, you’re craving a crazy getaway, or you’re an experienced nomad living in your sprinter van, this is the podcast for you.

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Ep 25: Family Road Trips w/ Abe Shreve - Part 2

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2025/03/04

Hear my friend and colleague, Abe Shreve, finish his story about his family’s cross country travels in their "vansion". That's right, 2 adults and 4 kids in 1 van for weeks at a time!

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Ep 24: Family Road Trips in the Van w/ Abe Shreve

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2025/02/05

I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and colleague, Abe Shreve, about his family’s cross country travels in their "vansion". That's right, 2 adults and 4 kids in 1 van for weeks at a time!

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Ep 23: Haleakalā National Park

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2025/01/29

Haleakalā on Maui consists of one of the tallest volcanoes in the world as well as waterfalls and lush topical vegetation. Make sure you check out these spots!

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Ep 22: National Parks for Each Season

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2025/01/18

Confused about what time of year to visit each national park? Here are my recommendations for which parks are best for spring, summer, fall, and winter. And a few that are great year-round, too!

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Ep 21: Top 10 Camping Gear for 2025

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2025/01/08

This episode is all about the top camping gear for 2025. Whether you’re in a tent, cabin, RV, or backcountry trails there’s some products for you. So here are my top 10 camping must-haves for 2025.

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Ep 20: Capitol Reef National Park

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2025/01/02

Capitol Reef is one of Utah's 5 amazing national parks. It's known for the Fremont people petroglyphs, the Fruita orchards, and some great hikes. Most of the park is only accessible by hiking and high-clearance vehicle roads.

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Ep 19: Own Your Badass in 2025

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2024/12/18

Are you a badass? Are you living your full potential? Are you ready to step into your greatness? I want to help! Let's identify your opportunities for growth. Register for the 31 Day Reset at https://shorturl.at/dOA46.

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Ep 18: RVing 101

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2024/11/27

RV 101: Whether you’re looking to buy one, rent one for an upcoming trip, or you just wanna know what I live in for months of the year, this episode is for you. How do you pick the right one? What are the different components? What else do I need for my RV?

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Ep 17: Acadia National Park

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2024/11/17

Learn about the adventurous hikes in Acadia NP, fun things to do in Bar Harbor, and great places to stay and visit on Mount Desert Island.

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Ep 16: Ireland & Scotland (w/ Kevin & Kara)

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2024/10/28

Follow along on my friends' trip to Ireland & Scotland - the GT/FSU game, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Stone, Killarney, Tollymore Forest, Cliffs of Moher, Isles of Sky, and more!

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Ep 15: Solo Travel

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2024/10/03

Solo travel: where to go, how to do it, and why you should. Let’s talk about the benefits of traveling alone, list some of the best international and domestic solo travel locations, and share some tips for feeling safe and secure.

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Ep 14: Biking from Boston to Key West w/ Jon McLeod

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2024/09/20

To raise money for his charity, my friend Jon McLeod rode a bike 2000mi from Boston to Key West...in 2 weeks!

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Ep 13: Hot Springs National Park

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2024/09/12

The cool trails and sights of Hot Springs National Park and the town of Hot Springs are located SW of the capital of Little Rock. This is the first park I’ve been to where it technically encompasses the downtown city area as well as the wilderness around it!

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Ep 12: Hiking Must-Haves

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2024/09/05

Whether it's a quick out and back, a strenuous loop in the wilderness, or you’re backpacking for a few days, these tips will help make sure you have everything you need.

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Ep 11: Joshua Tree National Park

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2024/08/27

The episode is all about the trees, trails, and campgrounds of Joshua Tree National Park in California. We also mention some cool places in Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree as well!

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Ep 10: Surviving a Redeye Flight

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2024/08/06

Do you have a redeye flight coming up? Here are some tips for when booking and on the flight to make it more enjoyable.

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Ep 9: Arches National Park

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2024/07/31

Arches NP is known for the over 2000 natural stone arches - its unique landscape and stone structures make it a must-see for nature photographers and enthusiasts!Come along with me on some of the hikes and see the amazing features of the park!

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Ep 8: 20 Campfire Recipes

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2024/07/23

Here are 20 awesome breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts for your next camping trip!

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Ep 7: Working at The Belize Zoo

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2024/07/16

Today is all about 2 summers I got to spend training jaguars and raising monkeys and other badass stuff as a keeper intern at The Belize Zoo, known as “the best little zoo in the world”.

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Ep 6: Solo Backpacking the Appalachian Trail w/...

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2024/07/10

Special guest Katelin Baker tells us all about solo hiking and backpacking the Appalachian Trail!

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