#IDeclare – Why I Love the National Parks
Recently the National Park Service asked us to share what the national parks mean to you and why you love visiting the national parks. As someone who has been to over 150 sites and 47 of the national parks, I couldn’t just answer NPS’s call to #IDeclare with 280 characters on Twitter. Here is why what the national parks mean to me and why I love visiting the parks. #IDeclare My name is Jennifer. I am the founder of National Park Obsessed. I have a travel addict. I am an adrenaline junkie. I am a history geek. Above all of that, I am obsessed with national parks. I haven’t been…
25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
A visit to Yellowstone is more than a visit to nature. Enhance your visit with 25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park
An half-day visit to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in Saint Augustine. Florida
In one of North America’s oldest cities (that was founded by Europeans), a historic fort has stood the test of time. The Castillo de San Marcos has had a colored history from the time it was built. Ownership has changed from Spanish to English to Spanish to American. The name of the fort has changed with its owners. The fort has stood the test of time and while not used to defect the city of St. Augustine, it is one of the most popular and important sites in the city. A visit to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is necessary to understand the history of the city and the…
Best Yosemite Books: 25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yosemite National Park
A visit to Yosemite is more than a visit to nature. Enhance your visit by doing some reaching before you go. Here are the BEST Yosemite Books.
One Day In Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a must stop on any I-94 road trip across the United States. I-94 runs thru a small section of the parks south unit. There is even a visitor center that duels as a rest stop! If you are short on time and only have one day in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, here is the guide for you. About Theodore Roosevelt National Park Theodore Roosevelt National Park is made up of three sections. The north unit, south unit and Elkhorn Ranch. It is about an hour and 15-minute drive from the north unit to the south unit. It is about an hour and 15-minute drive from…