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.
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…
10 Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks
Labor Day in the southeast is a great time of the year. Summer is still in season and the weather is perfect for being outdoors. There is plenty of outdoor adventure to be had in the south. From relaxing by a river to canoeing in a swamp to climbing a mountain, the southeast has a range of weekend offerings. Here are 10 excellent southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks. Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways Cape Hatteras National Seashore Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located on the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Their 70 miles of shoreline that stretches from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. Cape Hatteras offers miles of…
Hiking Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park
While the view from the rim of Bryce Amphitheater is spectacular. It is best to view the hoodoos from the canyon rim and then below the rim. The Peekaboo loop trail leads down below the canyon rim and into the world of hoodoos. The trail whines up and down and allows for close up views. The Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail provides some of the best views of the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park. Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike Details Distance 5.5-mile lollipop loop Elevation Gain 1,555 ft Difficulty Moderate, short, steep ascents, and descents Time to hike 3-4 hours (depending on the time of day) Exposure Full sun, little shade Pets Allowed No,…
8 Books to Read Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali stands proudly over Alaska. She is the highest peak in North America as well as one of the United States largest national parks. Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the most popular parks in Alaska and one of the few accessible via a road. The park takes up 6 million acres of land and has been inspiring generations of people. Here are 8 books to read before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Check out 10 things to know before visiting Denali National Park Denali National Park Reading List Historic Denali National Park and Preserve by Tracy Salcedo Historic Denali National Park and Preserve: The Stories Behind…
Planning a National Park Road Trip
Road trips are a huge part of exploring the United States. I know I am a huge fan of them. I have planned and completed 8 cross-country national park road trips. Just to name a few, I have driven from Florida to Washington, Virginia to Alaska and Utah to Tennessee. Each road trip has involved visiting at least two national parks. Each road trip has been a great adventure and I love getting to see the country by driving across it. Here is my guide to planning a national park road trip. Get your FREE national park road trip planner! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get access to all our…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Mount Rainier National Park
Camping in the woods on a mountain is a liberating experience. Mount Rainier National Park offers several front country campgrounds that are in the woods, by a river, and on a mountain. The campgrounds allow park visitors to just the park entrance line. It makes it easy to the trailheads and get that coveted parking space. Camping in Mount Rainier National Park is the best way to hang out in the park after dark. Mount Rainier Camping Things to Know about Mount Rainier Camping None of the campgrounds are open year around. Opening and Closing Dates can vary from year to year. These dates are weather dependent. Check the NPS…
9 Things to Know Before Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a gem of a national park. The park is a short drive from Denver, Colorado. Much of the park is located above the tree line, yet this popular park attracts millions of visitors a year. Here are 9 things to know before visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. Things to Know Before Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Preserve Three distinct ecosystems Rocky Moutain National park has three distinct ecosystems. Each one is defined by elevation. The Montane ecosystem covers the lower elevations of the park from 5,600 to 9,500 feet. Montane covers the mountain meadows, Douglas-fir, and Ponderosa and Lodgepole pine forests. This ecosystem is generally warmer…
Angels Landing Hiking and Permit Guide: Things to Know in 2024
Post Summary: Angels Landing Hiking Angels Landing is a bucket list hike. There is a reason that this popular Zion National Park hike draws thousands of visiter every year. This spectacular hike is more than a destination. It’s a journey and adventure. Hiking Angels Landing requires grit, determination, and a little bit of a death wish. It’s an adrenaline rush for sure. The hike climbs up the Zion Canyon walls to a small overlook when those who have a fear of heights may decide that the final push isn’t for them. This final push is up a narrow ridge that is more rock scramble than a hike. Using chains, visitors…
5 Books to Read Before Visiting Acadia National Park
Situated on the coast of Maine is Mount Desert Island. Most of Mount Desert Island is protected by Acadia National Park. The park takes up 47,000 acres on the Atlantic coast. The park covers granite peaks to rocky beaches to the woodlands. The area was the playground for the rich and famous and is now a world-class adventure destination for people of all rocks of life. Here are 5 books you should read before visiting Acadia National Park. Acadia National Park Reading List The Story of Acadia National Park by George B. Dorr George B. Dorr tells the story of how Acadia became a national park. Dorr is often called the…
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