Looking to plan your next national park adventure? Start here! Some of my favorite posts are featured below, divided into categories that may interest you.
You can also plan by the national park you’d like to visit or by the state you’re traveling to over on the National Parks page. If you don’t want to plan the trip yourself, hire me!
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Spending multiple nights in the backcountry of national parks is one of my favorite ways to explore them. I find it’s the best way to see the true park and escape the crowds. Here are some of my favorite posts about backpacking in the national parks.
If backpacking isn’t feasible, I’m always looking for the best places to camp. Again, it’s a great way to avoid crowds. It’s also cheaper than a hotel and allows you to spend more time within the national parks. Plus, camping is great for viewing the night sky. Here are some guides to camping in the national parks.
If you’re someone who likes to have all the best information in one place, these travel guides are perfect for you. Each goes into detail on the best hikes, things to do, where to stay, how to get there, costs, and so much more.
It’s no secret that hiking is my favorite outdoor activity. Whenever I visit national parks, I do my best to hike as many iconic trails as possible. Here are some of my hiking guides, including the best hikes in a variety of national parks in addition to more detailed posts about specific trails.
Planning a trip to national parks can be a struggle, so let me do the hard work for you. Follow my itineraries to enjoy your trip without stress. With these, you won’t miss a thing.
Sometimes, you visit a national park and leave wishing you had known what to expect. Maybe you missed out on reservations or tickets for popular attractions. Avoid these situations with my helpful tips below.
Figuring out where to stay is always my least favorite part of planning a trip. Some of my recommendations can be found in these posts.
Sometimes, you’re limited to only one day in a national park. Here are some examples of how to make the most of your short time in our nation’s most special places.
Packing is another headache when it comes to planning a trip. Here’s what you should bring along on your trips to a variety of national parks.
One of my favorite ways to explore national parks is on the road. I’ve planned many road trips to national parks over the years, maximizing the number of parks I can squeeze into one vacation. Here are some itineraries from trips past.
Sometimes, the easiest way to plan is by using a to-do list. I’ve put together multiple lists of the best things to do as you visit the national parks. Many posts include a free checklist you can download to help you keep track while you visit.
One of the main attractions in many of the national parks is wildlife. Visitors travel across the country and even the world to see these animals in their natural habitat. It’s important to remember to be safe when viewing wildlife by following the tips in these articles.
Guidebooks to Help You Plan
Fodor’s Guide to the 63 National Parks
Fodor’s Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon
Fodor’s Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Lonely Planet: Great Smoky Mountains
Moon Guide to Glacier National Park
National Parks of America (Lonely Planet)
Fodor’s Guide to National Parks of the West
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States
National Parks of the USA
100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas
The Moon Guide to 59 USA National Parks
Atlas of the National Parks
