Hilariously Awful Reviews of the US National Park (2020)
Post Summary: 2020 Funny National Park Reviews Here are National Park Obsessed, we love our national parks (even ones we want to be demoted from a National Park to a National Memorials). We are well aware that not everyone shares our love of the parks. As a close friend once said, “Camping, you mean sleep on the ground. Thanks but no thanks.” I might not agree with my friend but she is entitled to her opinion. She also knows herself and isn’t going to waste her time driving hours to visit a National Park that she isn’t interested in. If she did, she wouldn’t bother to head to a review site…
Visiting Grand Teton National Park: The Complete Guide
Post Summary: Visiting Grand Teton National Park Planning a trip to Grand Teton National Park and need some help planning your trip? Grand Teton National Park is often considered to be Yellowstone National Park‘s little sister. While these two national parks are less than 10 miles apart, these two parks are worlds apart. Very little geothermal activity is found in Grand Tetons National Park, but the impressive peaks of the Teton Mountain Range and the numerous lakes that form the upper watershed of the Snake River more than makeup for it. Visitors will often see herds of elf in the valleys while the moose hang out in the marshland. Activities include…
National Parks of Arkansas
Arkansas is part of the National Park Service’s Midwest Region. Arkansas’s landscape transitions from eastern lowlands of the Mississippi River and Arkansas Delta to the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. The state has a rich natural area and played a critical role in the Civil Rights movement. There are currently six National Park Service Site in Arkansas and 3 associated sites. Official National Parks of Arkansas Arkansas Post National Memorial Buffalo National River Fort Smith National Historic Site Hot Springs National Park Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Pea Ridge National Military Park President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Associated sites of Arkansas Trail of Tears National Historic…
5 Unpopular BUT Necessary Suggestions to Help Fund The US National Parks
Our National Parks are in serious trouble. In case you are not aware the National Park System is getting over 300,000,000 (300 million) visitors a year. Much of the parks’ major infrastructure was built pre-1990’s and is nowhere near designed to handle these kinds of crowds. On top of that, NPS’s yearly budget and staffing haven’t grown to match. Our parks need help and give the political climate in the United States, Congressional help isn’t coming. Here are 5 unpopular suggestions that would greatly help the National Park Service fund that 12 billion dollars in backlog maintenance without having to pass a budget through Congress. I am going to stir…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Joshua Tree National Park
Camping is one of the best ways to get the full national park experience. Joshua Tree National Park is no exception. There are few parks that can rival Joshua Tree for an ultimate camping experience. Camping in Joshua Tree is the best way to experience Joshua Tree’s famed sunsets and to stargaze on some of the clearest and darkest skies in California. There are nine campgrounds in Joshua Tree and a few just outside the park. This guide will help you make the most of your camping experience in Joshua Tree National Park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Getting to…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is world-renowned for its wildlife and geothermal activity. The diverse landscape of Yellowstone makes this national park a special place. There is so much to do and see in this massive National Park. It can take over an hour to drive from one area of the park to the next so staying in Yellowstone is one of the best ways to make the most of your time in the park. Here is how to get a jump on exploring the park by camping in Yellowstone National Park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Yellowstone National Park. Getting to Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone…
One Day in Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park is one of America’s iconic National Parks. The magnificence of Yosemite Valley has inspired artists and writers for generations. It only took one week for writer and naturalist John Muir to realize that Yosemite is a special place and needs to protected and preserved for future generations. Yosemite Valley is one of the most popular sections of any national park. You could spend a month exploring this valley but most people don’t have a month. Here is the best way to spend one day in Yosemite Valley. This post was originally published on January 24, 2019. It was updated on June 24, 2019 and December 2, 2019. About…
National Parks in North Carolina: Explore the 10 North Carolina National Parks (2022 Update)
Heading to North Carolina and want to explore. The National Parks in North Carolina have plenty of history and wilderness to explore.
Best International National Parks to Visit in 2020
Looking to head outside the United States but still want to explore a national park? There are over 3,000 National Parks in the world. They come in all shapes and sizes and almost every country has one. I asked a few of my travel writing friends to share their favorite non-US National Park. Here are 12 International National Parks to visit in 2020. Best International National Parks to Visit in 2020 Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria Etosha National Park, Nambia Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina Jasper National Park, Canada Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, Germany Tarangire National Park, Tanzania Tayrona National Park, Columbia Than…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Acadia National Park
Sitting on the island on the Maine coast, Acadia National Park is a gem of the northeast. Acadia National Park covers about half of Mount Desert Island and part of the Schoodic Peninsula. The park is famed for its sunrises and coastal zones. Camping in Acadia National Park lets you get a jump on the crowds and start exploring the park. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Acadia National Park. This post was originally published on 02 February 2019. It was updated to reflect the 2020 season on 23 November 2019. Acadia National Park Camping Things to Know about Acadia National Park Camping is available from…
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