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.
My Top Ten National Park Moments 2019
2019 has been a busy year here at National Park Obsessed and I mean BUSY. It’s been a year full of National Parks, flights, road trips, and being stuck in my office working on the website. I have loved every minute of it and can’t wait to see what 2020 holds for me. I am going to share my top 10 National Park moments for 2019. 2019 Adventures by the numbers National Parks Visited: 13 National Parks Checked Off: 5 States Visited: 22 Miles Driven: 12,000 plus miles Flights Taken: 12 Miles Hiked: No idea, probably pushing 500 miles Nights camped: 60 plus Countdown of My Top 10 National Park…
National Parks of Georgia
Georgia is part of the National Park Service’s Southeast Region. Georgia is one of the original thirteen colonies and a former member of the Confederate States of America. Georiga has a vast history as from the Native Americans to modern-day. As vast as the history is, Georgia has a diverse landscape from swampland to the Appalachian mountains. There is currently eleven National Park Service Site in Georgia and four associated sites. Official National Parks of Georgia Andersonville National Historic Site Appalachian National Scenic Trail Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Cumberland Island National Seashore Fort Frederica National Monument Fort Pulaski National Monument Jimmy Carter National Historic Site…
National Parks of Arkansas
Arkansas is part of the National Park Service’s Midwest Region. Arkansas’s landscape transitions from eastern lowlands of the Mississippi River and Arkansas Delta to the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. The state has a rich natural area and played a critical role in the Civil Rights movement. There are currently six National Park Service Site in Arkansas and 3 associated sites. Official National Parks of Arkansas Arkansas Post National Memorial Buffalo National River Fort Smith National Historic Site Hot Springs National Park Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Pea Ridge National Military Park President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Associated sites of Arkansas Trail of Tears National Historic…
National Parks of Oklahoma
Oklahoma is part of the National Park Service’s Intermountain Region. Oklahoma’s landscape is made up of prairie’s mesas, easter forests and the remains of ancient mountain ranges. The state was a crossroads of Native American civilizations. Today over 25 different Native American languages are spoken in the state. There is currently three National Park Service Site in Oklahoma and three associated sites. Official National Parks of Oklahoma Chickasaw National Recreation Area Fort Smith National Historic Site Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Associated sites of Oklahoma Oklahoma City National Memorial Santa Fe National Historic Trail Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Map of National Parks in Oklahoma Oklahoma National Parks Oklahoma is part of…
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Update December 21, 2020, a year has passed since White Sands became a National Park. In the next couple of days, we will be getting National Park #63. Yet again, I should be excited but I’m not. This year, it’s a combination of frustration and dread. I want to be excited but unlike our politicians, I’m not blind. I see the repairs that the parks need and while I am happy Congress finally decided to pass the Great American Outdoors Act. Good job, it only took you 30 years to pass the damn thing. Wonder how long it will take to get the rest of the deferred maintenance funded along…
5 Unpopular BUT Necessary Suggestions to Help Fund The US National Parks
Our National Parks are in serious trouble. In case you are not aware the National Park System is getting over 300,000,000 (300 million) visitors a year. Much of the parks’ major infrastructure was built pre-1990’s and is nowhere near designed to handle these kinds of crowds. On top of that, NPS’s yearly budget and staffing haven’t grown to match. Our parks need help and give the political climate in the United States, Congressional help isn’t coming. Here are 5 unpopular suggestions that would greatly help the National Park Service fund that 12 billion dollars in backlog maintenance without having to pass a budget through Congress. I am going to stir…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Joshua Tree National Park
Camping is one of the best ways to get the full national park experience. Joshua Tree National Park is no exception. There are few parks that can rival Joshua Tree for an ultimate camping experience. Camping in Joshua Tree is the best way to experience Joshua Tree’s famed sunsets and to stargaze on some of the clearest and darkest skies in California. There are nine campgrounds in Joshua Tree and a few just outside the park. This guide will help you make the most of your camping experience in Joshua Tree National Park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Getting to…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is world-renowned for its wildlife and geothermal activity. The diverse landscape of Yellowstone makes this national park a special place. There is so much to do and see in this massive National Park. It can take over an hour to drive from one area of the park to the next so staying in Yellowstone is one of the best ways to make the most of your time in the park. Here is how to get a jump on exploring the park by camping in Yellowstone National Park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Yellowstone National Park. Getting to Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone…
National Parks of Iowa
Iowa is a Midwestern state located along the Mississippi River. The state is nicknamed the “Hawkeye State” after the character in the Last of the Mohicans book. There is currently two National Park Service Site in Iowa and two associated sites. Official National Parks of Iowa Effigy Mounds National Monument Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Associated sites of Iowa Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail Map of National Parks in Iowa [show-map id=”66″] Iowa National Parks Effigy Mounds National Monument Effigy Mounds National Monument protects more than 200 prehistoric Native American mounds. The mounds are raised piles of earth. They usually form a stylized animal, human, or other…
One Day in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park is one of America’s iconic National Parks. The magnificence of Yosemite Valley has inspired artists and writers for generations. It only took one week for writer and naturalist John Muir to realize that Yosemite is a special place and needs to protected and preserved for future generations. Yosemite Valley is one of the most popular sections of any national park. You could spend a month exploring this valley but most people don’t have a month. Here is the best way to spend one day in Yosemite Valley. This post was originally published on January 24, 2019. It was updated on June 24, 2019 and December 2, 2019. About…
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