Jennifer Melroy
Jennifer is a long time national park blogger and the founder of National Park Obsessed. She is a dedicated National Park lover who is working on visiting all 63 US National Parks. She has currently been to 58 of the National Parks. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge of the Parks with others and helping them learn to love the parks as much as she does.
Visiting Channel Islands National Park: The Complete Guide for 2024
Nestled off the coast of Southern California, Channel Islands National Park is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This unique archipelago, often referred to as the “Galápagos of North America,” boasts breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a rich cultural history. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a serene getaway, our complete guide to visiting Channel Islands National Park will help you plan the perfect trip. From exploring rugged trails and pristine beaches to learning about the park’s ecological wonders, we’ve got you covered for an unforgettable experience. If you are planning a trip to Channel Islands National Park and need some help planning…
The Complete Guide to Visiting Yellowstone National Park in 2024
Are you planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting Yellowstone National Park written by a National Park Expert.
The Complete List of National Parks by State (2024 Update)
Looking for an updated list of national parks by state? We have a complete list of the 63 National Parks along with a free printable list of National Park.
US National Park System: Complete List of All 424 National Parks
Did you know that the United States National Park System protects 85 million acres of land? Those 85 million acres are dived up into 424 different national park units. These units range in size and title from an 8.3 million-acre Wrangell – St. Elias National Park to a 0.2 acre Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. These units tell the story of the United States both as a country and land with a rich human and geological history beyond the 500 years since the Europeans arrived in the United States. Here is a complete list of all 424 national parks by state. This article was updated on December 28, 2020 due to…
How Many National Parks are there in the US? The answer made simple.
Wondering how many national parks are there in the US? Click HERE to learn the answer and find out why some people say there are 62 and others 421.
Visiting New River Gorge National Park and Preserve: The Complete Guide in 2024
Are you planning a trip to New River Gorge National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting New River Gorge National Park written by a National Park Expert.
The 12 Best US National Parks to Visit in 2021
Summary: Best US National Parks to visit in 2021 2020 has been a wild and crazy year. I don’t know about you, but my year didn’t go as planned. I expected to be celebrating my 30th birthday in my 62nd National Park. I didn’t. I’m going to end this year at the same number of National Parks as I started the year. I could have knocked Indiana Dunes NP off but I never felt like making the drive. Here’s to hoping that 2021 is better year for us all and this becomes a bad memory. As for the National Park System, there were a few changes than in 2021 but…
The 12 Best US National Parks to Visit in 2020
Looking for 2021’s Best National Parks to Visit? How have your 2019 adventures been? The year is almost over. Soon 2020 will be here and we will have a whole new year of adventures. 2019 saw the number of National Park Service units to grow to 419 with redesignation of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument into the Tule Lake National Monument and Pearl Harbor National Memorial. We gained our 61st National Park with the elevation of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore into a National Park. We have gone through the complete list of national parks and picked a few of our favorites or wishlist parks for 2020. …
17 Best National Parks to visit in Summer
Post Summery: Best USA National Parks to visit in Summer Trying to decide which of the 62 National Parks you should visit this summer? There are a lot of options and while most of the parks are an excellent choice to visit in the summer. Do you want to hike to alpine lakes? How about going wildlife viewing? Do you want to avoid crowds? There are so many great parks to visit for summer, it can be really hard to choose so I featured some of my favorite summer national parks on this list to help inspire your summer national park visit. Here are the best National Parks to visit…
The Ultimate Utah National Parks Road Trip: 7 Day Itinerary for the Mighty Five
Are you planning a road trip through the 5 stunning national parks of Utah? Known as the Mighty 5, these iconic National Parks are perfectly spaced for a road trip. This Utah National Parks Road Trip stops at all the iconic sites of these magnificent National Parks. This Utah Road Trip itinerary is perfectly designed for those who have one week of vacation and wish to explore these five national parks. There is time to take in the dramatic landscapes of Canyonlands and Capitol Reef, enjoy some of these park’s iconic hikes of Zion and monumental rock formations of Arches and Bryce Canyon. Here is our guide for a Utah…
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