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 Rocky Mountain National Park
Planning a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. The Quick Guide to Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Basics Region: Intermountain / Rocky Mountain / West Coast Park Size: 265,461 acres (414.78 sq miles) (1,074.28 sq km) Location: Larimer, Grand, and Boulder counties Closest Cities: Estes Park and Grand Lake, Colorado Busy Season: June to September Visitation: 4,670,053 (in 2019) How much does Rocky Mountain National Park Cost? Rocky Mountain National Park costs the following: An annual Rocky Mountain National Park Pass costs $70but it is not recommended…
Visiting Redwood National and State Parks: The Complete Guide for 2024
Post Summary: Visiting Redwood National Park If you are planning a trip to Redwood National Park and need some help planning your trip, this is our started guide for visiting Arches National Park. We often have detailed in-depth guides reached to Redwood National Park trip planning and will link to these where appropriate to make your trip planning as easy as possible. If you are feeling overwhelmed with trip planning and would like a national park expert to help plan your trip, we offer a Custom National Park Itinerary Planning Service. Fill out a simple questionnaire and let us do the planning for you. The Quick Guide to Visiting Redwood…
Visiting Pinnacles National Park
Planning a trip to Pinnacles National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Pinnacles National Park, California. The Quick Guide to Visiting Pinnacles National Park Pinnacles National Park Basics Region: Pacific-West / West Coast / Pacific Park Size: 26,606 acres (41.57 sq miles) (107.67 sq km) Location: San Benito and Monterey counties Closest Cities: Soledad, California Busy Season: March to June Visitation: 177,224 (in 2019) How much does Pinnacles National Park Cost? Pinnacles National Park costs the following: An annual Pinnacles National Park Pass costs $55 but it is not recommended you buy this pass. For an extra $25 you can…
Visiting Petrified Forest National Park: The Complete Guide for 2024
Post Summary: Visiting Petrified Forest National Park A forest like no other. That is Petrified Forest National Park in a nutshell. This small park in eastern Arizona is home to one of the most unique forests in the National Park system. Unlike other forests, Petrified Forest’s trees are all dead. Its most famous trees are millions of years old and have been turned to stone. If you are planning a trip to Petrified Forest National Park and need some help planning your trip, this is our started guide for visiting Petrified Forest National Park. We often have detailed in-depth guides reached to Petrified Forest Park trip planning and will link…
Visiting North Cascades National Park
Planning a trip to North Cascades National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting North Cascades National Park, Washington. The Quick Guide to Visiting North Cascades National Park North Cascades National Park Basics Region: Pacific-West / West Coast / Pacific Northwest Park Size: 504,654 acres (788.52 sq miles) (2042.26 sq km) Location: Whatcom, Skagit, and Chelan counties Closest Cities: Sedro-Woolley, Washington Busy Season: July to August Visitation: 38,208 (in 2019) How much does North Cascades National Park Cost? North Cascades National Park does not charge an entrance fee. When is North Cascades National Park Open? North Cascades National Park is open…
Visiting Mount Rainier National Park: The Complete Guide in 2022
Planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park and need some help planning your trip? It isn’t uncommon for visitors to Mount Rainier National Park to wonder where Mount Rainier is. At times it feels like Mount Rainier spends more times hidden by clouds than being seen. When Mount Rainier makes an appearance it is an impressive sight. Standing at 14,411 feet tall, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington. She looks like a peaceful snow-covered mountain, but she is actually a massive volcano. She is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the United States. While she is currently dormant, that could change. It is important to visit…
Visiting Mesa Verde National Park
The Quick Guide to Visiting Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National Park Basics Region: Intermountain / Rocky Mountains / Southwest / West Coast Where to stamp your National Parks Passport Book in Mesa Verde National Park? The National Park Passport Book is the BEST and cheapest National Park souvenir. Every National Park Obsessed person should have one of these books. If you are new to the National Parks, you can learn more about the National Parks Passport program here or jump right in by ordering the ever-popular Classic National Parks Passport or get the National Park Obsessed’s National Park Passport & Journal IMPORTANT: Do NOT stamp your government-issued passport.…
Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park
Planning a trip to Mammoth Cave National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. The Quick Guide to Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park Mammoth Cave National Park Basics Region: Southeast Park Size: 52,830 acres (82.55 sq miles) (213.80 sq km) Location: Edmonson, Hart, and Barren counties Closest Cities: Brownsville, Kentucky Busy Season: April to October Visitation: 551,590 (in 2019) How much does Mammoth Cave National Park Cost? Mammoth Cave National Park does not charge an entrance fee but cave tours are available at an separate fee. When is Mammoth Cave National Park Open? Mammoth Cave National…
Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park
Planning a trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. The Quick Guide to Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park Basics Region: Pacific-West / West Coast / Pacific Park Size: 106,452 acres (166.33 sq miles) (430.80 sq km) Location: Shasta, Lassen, Plumas, and Tehama counties Closest Cities: Redding and Susanville, California Busy Season: May to October Visitation: 517,039 (in 2019) How much does Lassen Volcanic National Park Cost? Lassen Volcanic National Park costs the following: An annual Lassen Volcanic National Park Pass cost $55 but it is not recommended…
Visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Planning a trip to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and need some help planning your trip? Here is the National Park Obsessed guide for visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska.. The Quick Guide to Visiting Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Basics Region: Alaska / West Coast / Pacific / Pacific Northwest Total Size: 4,030,110 acres (6,297 sq miles) (16,309 sq km) Park Size: 2,619,816 acres (4,093 sq miles) (10,602 sq km) Preserve Size: 1,410,294 acres (2,204 sq miles) (5,707 sq km) Location: Lake and Peninsula Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and Bethel Census Area Closest Cities: Anchorage, Alaska Busy Season:…
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