Teachers Turned Skoolies: The Year of Travel

Located 3 hours north of Indianapolis, IN, Indiana Dunes is a park with an amazing background and so many ecosystems to explore! From a beach day in the summer to leaf peeping in the fall and bird watching in the spring, there is something for everyone at this park. Adventure is calling you, safe travels! Instagram: @teachers_turned_skooliesGoFundMe: Teachers Turned Skoolies: The Year of TravelVenmo/PayPal: teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comEmail: teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comWebsite: www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

Located just south of Colombia, South Carolina, Congaree National Park is known for its amazingly tall Championship Trees! They're so tall that this park is deemed the "Redwoods of the East". Listen in to learn about the background of the park, what to do while you're there, some tips from people who have been there, and anything else that is important. Adventure is calling, safe travels!Instagram: @teachers_turned_skooliesGoFundMe: Teachers Turned Skoolies: The Year of TravelVenmo/PayPal: teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comEmail: teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comWebsite: www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

Shenandoah National Park, located in the northwest portion of Virginia is a must see for campers, hikers, horseback riders, and everyone in need of some good nature therapy. Listen in for things to remember, what to do, and what we thought of the park! Have a suggestion? Feel free to email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comIf you would like to support us, go to our website, teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.com and click on the links for our Instagram, Facebook, Patreon, and GoFundMe. Thanks again for listening in! Happy Traveling! Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

After our 6-month hiatus, we are officially back on the road! Our first National Park after our COVID-19 shutdown is Acadia National Park in Maine and we loved it! From the hiking, to the town of Bar Harbor, and of course the food, there is something for everyone. Be sure to listen for the inside scoop on the reservation system being put into effect for the 2021 season along with a bunch of other need to know bits of information! Also check out our Instagram @teachers_turned_skoolies for pictures of our hikes, food, and sightseeing experiences while in Acadia! If you are so fortunate, please consider donating to help keep us on the road. You can find all donation information on our website, www.teachersturnedskoolies.com. THANK YOU. We're so happy to be back! Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

One of the most common questions we get; how did you do the electrical on your bus? In this podcast, I dive in head first into everything electrical, from what batteries we used to how I attached solar panels to a rounded roof. Listen to hear how I set up electrical so you can get an idea of how to do it yourself! Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

This city has character, culture, and cuisine; what more could you need? We decided to see the French Quarter by following our stomachs to the best food places around. Listen to hear what we had for meals, our least favorite drink, where we ended up parking the bus, and everything in between on our foodie tour through the French Quarter! Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

Totally different from any of the national parks we've been to so far, this park is located in the small town of Hot Springs, where there are bathhouses on one side of the street that is deemed "Bathhouse Row". Between the tours, hiking, and shopping, there's something for everyone! Listen in for tips on what to do, what to remember when you're planning your trip and what we thought of the park altogether. Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

What a beautiful sight at the southern portion of the Appalachian Mountain chain. We learned about how the Great Smoky Mountains got their name, why there is such a diverse ecosystem in small geographical space, and got some amazing pictures. Listen in for tips on what to do, what to remember when you're planning your trip and what we thought of the park altogether. Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

Our second cavern trip! We saw a bat, learned about the longest cavern in the world, and an experiment about treating tuberculosis in the 1800s. Listen in for tips on what to do, what to remember when you're planning your trip and what we thought of the park altogether. Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

Follow us through our day in St. Louis, MO at the second newest National Park; Gateway Arch National Park! Listen to our recommendations on things to do, what to prepare for, and what we thought of it! Want to reach out to us? Please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

What happened to our Steve? Did we find a mechanic to fix the leak? Follow us through the conclusion of our mechanical issues. Here the good, the bad, and the ugly about our biggest thorn in our side yet! Any suggestions, comments and concerns, please email us at teachersturnedskoolies@gmail.comBe sure to follow our adventure on Facebook and Instagram: @teachersturnedskoolies and find links to all of our socials, blog, and GoFundMe at www.teachersturnedskoolies.comSupport the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

In this episode, we dive intothe cliffhanger we left you on in our last episode, we talk more about Van Horn, TX and then dive into our experiences at Big Bend National Park. We tell you everything from what you should bring to what you need to look out for and how long you need to plan to stay there! We also give you some insight on something we didn't see anywhere in the Big Bend information that is a MUST SEE! Here is the link for the Rugged Geek pack that was discussed in this episode, thanks again Dad! https://ruggedgeek.com/products/rugged-geek-rg1000-safety-plus-gen2Be sure to follow us on Instagram @teachers_turned_skoolies for all of the updates. You can also follow along on our website www.teachersturnedskoolies.com where you can find links to all of our socials, our donation page (thank you in advance), our blog and more! Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

In this episode we dive into where we camped when we visited Carlsbad Caverns NP. We then dive into our very SHORT trip to Guadalupe Mountains NP and the continuation of our trip.*Note: we didn't get to stay in Guadalupe Mountains NP nearly as long as we had hoped. This is not an episode to give you information on this national park. We're sorry! **Double Note: We apologize in advance, there are two swear words that slip out in this episode! Chosa Campground Coordinates: 32.0885, -104.4321A and A Repairs, Van Horn, TX: https://www.truckstopsandservices.com/location_details.php?id=19171Be sure to follow us on Instagram @teachers_turned_skoolies for all of the updates. You can also follow along on our website www.teachersturnedskoolies.com where you can find links to all of our socials, our donation page (thank you in advance), our blog and more! Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

In this episode we talk about everything you'll need to know about Carlsbad National Park. We also share our opinions about the park and help you prepare for your own adventure through the AMAZING caverns! We talk about the city of Carlsbad and our experience at the Walmart parking lot. We also talk about what we saw, what is important to have, things that we needed that we didn't have and everything else you might want to know to prepare you for next year.Be sure to check out www.teachersturnedskoolies.com for all of the updates and follow us on @teachersturnedskoolies for the pictures!Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

In this episode we talk about everything you'll need to know about White Sands National Park/Monument. We also share our opinions about the park and help you prepare for your own adventure through the beautiful white dunes! We talk about what we saw, what is important to have, things that we needed that we didn't have and everything else you might want to know to prepare you for next year.Be sure to check out www.teachersturnedskoolies.com for all of the updates and follow us on @teachersturnedskoolies for the pictures!Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

In this episode we talk about everything you'll need to know about Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. We also share our opinions about the park and help you prepare for your own adventure through the Saguaro Forest! We talk about what we saw, what is important to have, things that we needed that we didn't have and everything else you might want to know to prepare you for next year.Be sure to check out www.teachersturnedskoolies.com for all of the updates and follow us on @teachersturnedskoolies for the pictures!Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)

We will walk you through our experience at Skooliepalooza 2020 located in Ehrenberg, AZ in January 2020. We talk about what we saw, what is important to have, things that we needed that we didn't have and everything else you might want to know to prepare you for next year.You can always keep up with updates by following @skooliepaloozaShout out to @a_bus_named_sue and @seredipibusBe sure to check out www.teachersturnedskoolies.com for all of the updates and follow us on @teachersturnedskoolies for the pictures!Support the show (http://www.gofundme.com/teachersturnedskoolies)