Season 2 Trailer: Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks

IN the Parks Season 2 follows Allison Martin and 16 Hoosiers road-tripping Utah's Mighty 5 national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches.

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Podcast Summary

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, Capital 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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Want to join my IN the Parks journey? Check out the podcast, follow along on Instagram and Facebook, and be sure to share with a friend. Now, go make some of your own memories, and I hope to see you in the parks!

Timestamps

Episode chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:56My Dad Explains Why We're Going to Utah
  3. 1:58What are The Mighty 5 National Parks?
  4. 2:43Expectations for a Family Trip
  5. 3:36What We're Looking Forward To
  6. 4:08What We're Nervous About
  7. 5:06Keeping Indiana On My Mind
  8. 6:00Being Flexible With Our Plans
  9. 6:42What to Expect in Season 2
  10. 7:12Sneak Peek of What's Ahead
  11. 9:00Wrap-Up

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

What is IN the Parks Season 2 about?

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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.

What are Utah's Mighty 5 national parks?

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They are Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches. IN the Parks visits all five in Season 2, then finishes the trip at the Grand Canyon.

How many people went on the Utah road trip?

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Sixteen. Allison's parents, her three siblings with their spouses and kids, and Allison herself made up almost the entire family.

How old were the kids on the trip?

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The kids ranged from 18 months to 10 years old. Because of that spread, the season covers how to plan a family trip that works across very different ages and hiking abilities.

Does Season 2 include interviews with national park staff?

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No. Unlike Season 1, there are no national park staff interviews in Season 2. Instead you hear from Allison's family about what they did, what they wish they had done, and what they learned, along with Allison's own background on each park.

Does the trip include the Grand Canyon?

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Yes. After the five Utah parks, the family finishes the road trip at the Grand Canyon.

How long is the IN the Parks Season 2 trailer?

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About 10 minutes. It runs 10:03 and includes clips from the season, the family's expectations, and what they were nervous about.

Where can I listen to IN the Parks?

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The podcast is on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @intheparksonline.

Date Published

Jul 29, 2026

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