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.
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? (2026 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.
Explore the Amazing National Parks in New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not have a site with the official designation “National Park,” but it is home to two places managed by the National Park Service: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Saint-Gaudens preserves the home, studios, gardens, and artwork of one of America’s most influential sculptors. Farther north, approximately 160 miles of the Appalachian Trail cross New Hampshire, including some of the trail’s most rugged and spectacular mountain terrain. This guide covers both National Park Service sites in New Hampshire, including what to see, when to visit, entrance fees, suggested trip lengths, and how to incorporate them into a larger New England National Park road…
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The Complete Guide to Visiting Denali National Park in 2026
Are you planning a trip to Denali National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting Denali National Park written by a National Park Expert.
35+ Extraordinary Denali Facts & Statistics
Post Summary: Denali Facts Standing proudly in interior Alaska, one mountain stands above the rest. To locals, the mountain has always been known by her Athabaskan name “Denali.” To those living outside of Alaska, the mountain used to be called Mount McKinley. Denali means “The High One” and she is certainly a high mountain and seeing the mountain is on many people’s Alaskan bucket list. If you are looking to learn more about Denali and Denali National Park, you are in the right spot. I have compiled some of my favorite Denali facts and statistics to help you prepare for your Denali trip. Denali Geography Facts There are some really…
Southwestern National Parks: The Definitive List for 2026
Looking to explore the National Parks in the Southwest? Click HERE to learn all about the Southwestern National Parks plus a range of other national park units.
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