Destination Downfall

In southwest South Dakota lies the remnant of an ancient inland sea, now a landscape of jagged buttes and rolling prairie. Bison roam the land, prairie dogs flourish, and tourists... have some opinions. Come along with us to explore Badlands National Park.   We're starting out strong with a pretty embarrassing confession about what one of us thought the Badlands would look like before visiting. Who gave it a one-star review before even seeing it? Then we'll take a look at the fascinating 75-million-year history of the park, its unique mixed-grass prairie ecosystem, and the story of how a farm dog gave endangered wildlife a future.   Hear hilarious negative reviews from tourists who are absolutely furious about losing cell signal, stepping in bison poop, and hikes being both too challenging and not challenging enough. We can't forget the very angry reviewer who left feeling absolutely extorted by the government! Is Badlands National Park worth adding to the South Dakota road trip or is it one to keep driving by?    Connect With Us! Email your suggestions or crazy trail stories: [email protected]   Follow the journey on Instagram: @destinationdownfall   Support the Show: If you enjoyed our first episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!

Welcome to the very first episode of Destination Downfall, the podcast where we explore the great outdoors to figure out if America's most famous destinations are worth the hype or the hate! In this episode, hosts Jess and Kyle dive deep into Rocky Mountain National Park.   First, we break down the incredible history and diverse ecosystems of this iconic park. Then, we get to the fun part: reviewing the absolute worst, most disgruntled reviews. From people losing their minds over the Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry system to a hiker furious that a mountain peak trail had "too many rocks," we analyze whether these complaints are legit or just hilarious.   Whether you’re planning a trip or just want to laugh at people complaining about nature, hit play to find out if RMNP is a must-visit or one to skip!     Connect With Us! Email your suggestions or crazy trail stories: [email protected]   Follow the journey on Instagram: @destinationdownfall   Support the Show: If you enjoyed our first episode, please rate, review, and subscribe!