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.
The 19 ABSOLUTE Best Hikes in Denali National Park for 2024
Want to see more of Denali National Park than just a bus tour? Click HERE to find out about the best hikes in Denali National Park. We break down each Denali
Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits: What you need to know in 2022
Post Summary: Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits Arches National Park has a problem. This popular Utah National Park is often at visitor capacity from April 3 to October 3 and from mid-morning until early afternoon, finding parking in the park can be difficult. Between this and the backup at the entrance station, people attempting to visit Arches often have a less than stellar visit. To combat this, Arches is going to test a timed entry program in 2022 to space out visitors during the day and prevent visitors from arriving and discovering that the park is full. What are Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits? Arches National Park Timed…
National Parks in Oregon: Explore the 6 Oregon National Parks (2022 Update)
Post summary: National Parks in Oregon Located in the heart of the of the Pacific Northwest is a geographically diverse state. Oregon has it all – volcanoes, evergreen forests, high desert and shrubland. This mix creates some of the most interesting landscapes to explore. Despite the variation of landscape, Oregon only has 6 national park units. These units are an interesting mix of history and natural features. In this article, we will explore the 6 National Parks in Oregon. We will provide a brief overview of the park, things to do in the Oregon National Parks, and provide a map of the National Parks of Oregon. Map of National Parks…
West Coast National Parks: The Definitive List for 2022
Looking to explore the National Parks in the West? Click HERE to learn all about the West Coast National Parks plus a range of other national park units.
Zion National Park Swimming: Can You Swim in Zion National Park? (2024 Update)
Zion National Park is the crown jewel of Utah’s National Parks. This desert National Park is surprisingly lush with its main feature being the Virgin River and the canyon this river has carved. Two of the park’s bucket list hikes are known to be water hikes where one expects to spend the day hiking in water anywhere from ankle to chest-deep. With all this water, it is natural to wonder if there is anywhere to swim in Zion National Park. The answer is yes, you can swim in Zion National Park. In this article, we are going to share the best places for swimming in Zion as well as a…
Facts about Updating Your Voicemail in Emergency Situations
Recently, a viral “Public Service Announcement” has been going around and it is DRIVING ME NUTS. There are a couple of different versions of but here is the first version I saw. PSA – If you are ever lost while hiking, get stranded with a broken down car, etc and you notice your cell phone is either low on juice or has no signal, here is a tip that very well may save your life. Change the voicemail on your phone to a message that gives your approximate location, the time, the date, your situation (lost, out of gas, car broken down, injured, etc) and any special instructions such as…
National Parks in Connecticut: Explore the 2 Connecticut National Parks (2022 Update)
Looking to explore the National Parks of Connecticut? Click HERE to learn more about the amazing Connecticut National Parks and for help planning your visit.
11 Best Places to See Grizzly Bears in the USA
Post Summary: Best Places to See Grizzly Bears in the USA One of the most feared and impressive animals in North America is the grizzly bear. Once commonly found throughout the Western United States and Canada, these large omnivores were the apex predator in their range. Due to hunting in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the bears have been eliminated from much of their former range. This reduction of range makes viewing these majestic animals a little bit of a challenge at a time but it isn’t impossible. There are a couple of places where I can almost guarantee you will see a brown bear if you visit. In…
National Parks in Vermont: Explore the 2 Vermont National Parks (2022 Update)
The national parks in Vermont are unique art and nature-focused parks. These are the 2 Vermont National Parks are well worth the visit.
National Parks in New Hampshire: Explore the 2 New Hampshire National Parks (2022 Update)
Post summary: National Parks in New Hampshire “Live Free or Die” is the state motto of New Hampshire due to its early role in the American Revolutionary War. As one of the smallest states in the United States, the state is one of the least popular states. The region has a rich history with the Alqonquian-speaking people and is often a center of independent thinking with its finger on the national agenda. New Hampshire was active in abolitiosim and a early center of manufacturing. Today, the state is better known for its lack of income tax and its mountainiou trerrian. In this article, we will explore the 2 National Parks…
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