Season 2 Trailer: Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks

IN the Parks·Allison Martin·Jul 29, 2026·10 min

Show Notes

It's time for Season 2 of IN the Parks, and I'd like to invite you to join me and my family on a road trip! Where did we go? Get ready because you're joining us as we visit Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. Plus, we'll finish at the Grand Canyon.

It's almost the entire crew on the trip – my parents, my three siblings with their spouses and kids, and me – 16 of us! The kids range from 18 months to 10 years old, so you'll hear how to plan a family trip that spans ages and hiking abilities.

While there are no national park staff interviews, you'll hear from my family what we did, what we wish we'd done, and what we learned. I'll share information about each park and what makes each one special!

You are going to learn about:

  • Why a Family of Hoosiers Headed to Utah
  • Our Expectations for the Trip
  • What We're Nervous About
  • Clips From the Season

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Episode Details
Show
IN the Parks
Category
Travel & Outdoors
Topic
IN the Parks
Duration
00:10:03
Published
Jul 29, 2026
About the Host
Allison Martin
Allison Martin
Host · IN the Parks

Allison Martin tells the stories behind Indiana's state parks: the best trails, the campgrounds, the history and the corners worth the drive.

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Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro
  2. 00:56My Dad Explains Why We're Going to Utah
  3. 01:58What are The Mighty 5 National Parks?
  4. 02:43Expectations for a Family Trip
  5. 03:36What We're Looking Forward To
  6. 04:08What We're Nervous About
  7. 05:06Keeping Indiana On My Mind
  8. 06:00Being Flexible With Our Plans
  9. 06:42What to Expect in Season 2
  10. 07:12Sneak Peek of What's Ahead
  11. 09:00Wrap-Up

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Season 2 is a family road trip to Utah's Mighty 5 national parks, plus a finish at the Grand Canyon. Host Allison Martin travels with her parents, her three siblings and their spouses and kids, and shares what each park is like along the way. The trailer sets up why a family of Hoosiers headed west and what they expected.

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