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.
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.…
Best US National Park to Visit in 2019
Looking for 2021’s Best National Parks to Visit? 2019 is almost upon us. It is time to start thinking about your national park adventures for the next year. With 418 National Park Service units to choose from, there are a lot of options. They range from massive parks that are several million acres to small historical sites honoring important people and events in United States history. We have gone thru the complete list of national parks and picked a few of our favorites or are on our own visit wishlist. Our list of national parks you should visit included a range of parks across the United States and showcase the best…
2020’s Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Our national park system has 419 amazing national parks and other units. Thankfully only about a quarter of those parks require an entrance fee**. National Park entrance fees range widely from $5 per person to $35 for a car full of people. Each year, National Park Service does a five National Parks fee-free days. On these days, NPS offers free entrance to national parks to everyone who shows up. There at National Parks in all 50 states and many of the territories. These parks can range from small historical sites to the massive national parks. It doesn’t matter where in the United States you live, you are within a couple…
Boulder Pack Co Hiking Daypack Review
Having the right gear for the occasion is always a challenge. I am an experienced hiker. I have a lot of hiking gear. I have two sets of trekking poles, 3 different day packs, 2 backpacking packs, 3 pairs of boots, and countless other pieces of gear. Recently, Boulder Pack Co out of Colorado approached me about a new backpack they have developed. They provided me with one of their Lightweight Foldable Travel Hiking Daypack Backpack. Often my travels are more than just a get in the car and drive somewhere trip. Sometimes I have to fly and I am often combining fun and work at the same time. This can…
Devils Tower Camping: How to Camp at Devils Tower National Monument in 2022
Post Summary: Devils Tower Camping Have you ever seen the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind? If you have, then you will recognize Devils Tower. While the film is fiction, camping at Devils Tower is one way to ensure that if the aliens visit, you have a front role seat. All alien jokes aside, Devils Tower is a special place. The Tower rises an impressive 867 ft above the surrounding landscape. It stands out against the rolling hills and nearby forests. Given its prominence, the Tower has attracted always humans. It is a sacred site to most of the nearby Native American tribes. They have their own names and…
11 Things NOT to Miss on Your First Visit to Mount Rainier National Park
Planning on heading out to visit the mountain? In the state of Washington, there are many mountains but only one “the mountain.” Her name is Mount Rainier and this 14,411-foot volcano is a predominant feature in much of Washington’s skyline. Mount Rainier is part of the Cascade Mountain Range. She is the highest mountain in the range. The mountain and the surrounding glaciers are protected by Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is a playground for men and women of all ages. Climbers come from around the world to attempt a summit while hikers come to hike to remote mountain valleys, and others come to walk among the wildflowers. Here…
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