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.
Mesa Verde Camping: The Complete Guide to Camping at Mesa Verde National Park (2023 Update)
Post Summary: Mesa Verde Camping Imagine building your house on a top of a cliff? Now imagine building your house on a ledge on the side of that cliff? Seems crazy. The Ancestral Puebloans did just that. They built their home and villages on the sides of cliffs. For about 700 years, these men and women built a range of cliff dwellings, pithouses, pueblos, masonry towers, and farming structures before abandoning the region. Today, Mesa Verde National Park protects their archeological history. Over 4,700 sites have been discovered in the park. Mesa Verde National Park is a unique national park protecting both a gorgeous mesa and archeological record of the…
National Parks of Iceland
There are currently three national parks in Iceland and two former National Parks. Official National Parks of Iceland Þingvellir National Park Snæfellsjökull National Park Vatnajökull National Park Former National Parks of Iceland Jökulsárgljúfur National Park (combined with Vatnajökull National Park in 2008) Skaftafell National Park (combined with Vatnajökull National Park in 2008) [show-map id=”77″] Iceland National Parks Þingvellir National Park (Anglicised as Thingvellir National Park) Þingvellir National Park is one of the most popular spots for visitors in Iceland. Located less than an hour from Reykjavik, it is one of the stops on the famous Golden Circle route. Þingvellir combines both historic and geologic significance and is a must-visit location on any Iceland vacation…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Bryce Canyon National Park
Are you planning to see the incredible hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park? Are you ready to see incredible rocks during the day and epic skies during the night? Bryce Canyon offers spectacularly dark skies with amazing views of the stars. Camping overnight in Bryce is a special experience and gives you a jump on viewing the sunrises and sunsets of the park. Sleeping in a tent is a must to try experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Related – Might 5 Utah National Parl Road Trips Bryce Canyon Camping Things to Know about Bryce Canyon Camping There is a 14-day camping limit during from May to October. This limit is…
National Parks of Texas
Texas is a state at the cross-roads between the south and the southwestern United States. In terms of it’s national parks it is part of the Intermountain Region. Texas second largest state in land area and is know as the “Lone Star State.” This nickname dates commemorates Texas’s struggle for Independence from Mexico as well as its history as an independent nation. The state’s national park protects its vast history and unique natural features. There is currently six National Park Service Site in Texas and 3 associated sites. Official National Parks of Texas Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Amistad National Recreation Area Big Bend National Park Big Thicket National Preserve Chamizal National Memorial…
National Parks of Maine
There is currently four National Park Service Sites in Maine and two associated sites. Official National Parks of Maine Acadia National Park Appalachian National Scenic Trail Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Associated sites of Maine Maine Acadian Culture Roosevelt Campobello International Park Maine National Parks Maine is part of the Northeast Region. Acadia National Park Acadia National Park protects most of Mount Desert Island and several smaller islands. The park is the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi. Acadia is a unique park as it spans ocean coastline, mountains, woodlands, and lakes. The area is the ancestral homeland of the Wabanaki people. They made use of…
All about Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s Might Five Parks. Although it is called a canyon, Bryce isn’t’ a canyon. It is part of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The entire park is made of a series of amphitheaters filled with hoodoos. Hoodoos are unique geological structures that are formed by frost weathering. Watching the sunrise over the Bryce amphitheater is one of the greatest sights in the park system. Bryce Canyon National Park Profile Region Intermountain Region Park Size 35,835 acres (55.99 sq miles) (145 sq km) About the size of Wallis and Futuna of France Elevation Highest point: 9,115 ft (2,778 m) at Rainbow Point Lowest point: 6,565 feet (2,001 m) at…
All about Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the desert national parks sites. The park gets its named from the Yucca Breviolia Tree, also known as the Joshua Tree. The National Park spans two different deserts – the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. The park is a popular weekend getaway for those living in Los Angeles and San Diego. Joshua Tree National Park Profile Joshua Tree National Park Climate Yellowstone National Park Guide Check out nearby National Park Service Sites (less than a 4-hour drive): Channel Island National Park Death Valley National Park Mojave National Preserve Cabrillo National Monument Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Lake Mead National Recreation Area Tule Springs…
Best RV Rentals in Salt Lake City for a National Park Road Trip
Are you ready to head off on your Utah National Park Road Trip or any kind of US road trip? Do you want to make the most of your time in the national parks while having hotel-like amenities? We have scoured the internet to find the best RV Rentals in Salt Lake City Utah. We have found the best camper rentals in the Salt Lake City area. These rentals make it easy to fly into Salt Lake City and take a taxi or Uber/Lyft to the pick-up point. Prices are approximate and can vary by season. We have selected a range of Salt Lake City rv rentals from cheap to luxury.…
How you can protect OUR National Parks?
Have you seen the national parks in the news during the current government shutdown? Alas, the national parks haven’t been in the news for an Instagram sunset war or cute pictures of baby animals. I am not going to touch on the politics but this shutdown hasn’t been pretty for our national parks. Here are just a few of the headlines I have seen about the shutdown. The Government Shutdown Has Turned Yosemite National Park Into A Congested, Poop-Filled Mess Americans may love their national parks, but they can’t be trusted to enjoy them unsupervised National parks are getting trashed amid the government shutdown ‘Nightmare scenario’ unfolding at national parks amid…
Chena Hot Springs Resort – The best way to end your Alaska Adventure
Alaska is a huge state, and there is so much to do and so little time to explore. It is really easy to pack every day so full of activities that your vacation can feel like work. There are 8 National Parks, 10 National Preserves, 3 National Monuments, 2 Historical Parks, and 1 Wild River to explore. After your massive Alaskan Adventure, I would take a few days to relax and rest before heading home. My favorite way to spend a few days relaxing is to visit a hot spring. Chena Hot Springs Resort provides the perfect place to end your Alaskan Adventure and take a break before heading home.…
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