417. The Simple Trick to Enjoying National Parks After the Crowds Leave

In this final summer mini-episode of the RV Miles Podcast, we share how bringing meals into national parks can help RVers stay later, avoid crowds, and enjoy sunsets and the blue hour. We suggest easy, flexible meal ideas, including tacos, one-pan sausage and veggie skillet meals; make-ahead soup or chili; no-cook “adult Lunchables" and more. *Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/417*Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism 👉 https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers*Curated, not regurgitated. Sign up for the RV Miles Newsletter: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/*HOMECOMING tickets are on sale: https://rvmiles.com/homecoming Support our Sponsors:*Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com*Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001*Get 30% off your next RV mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at https://rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout. *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/ and get 20% off with code RVMILES Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID 437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Intro01:45 Stay Late Strategy02:57 Fourth Of July Banter05:16 Easy Meal Mindset06:01 Taco Bar Dinner10:23 Skillet Meal Favorite14:18 Sponsor Break15:52 Soup And Chili18:44 No Cook Options18:54 Charcuterie Picnic22:04 Salads And Pasta26:21 Sponsor Break27:22 Picnic Setup Tips30:51 Lights, Water, and Fire36:30 Coolers And Food Safety37:48 Leave No Trace Cleanup40:15 Final Thoughts And Farewell