26 Things to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park in 2024
Post Summary: Things to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone Thinking about visiting Yellowstone National Park and wondering where to start? Well, you are in the right place. Here are 25 things you should know before visiting Yellowstone National Park. There is a lot to love about Yellowstone from the iconic North American wildlife to amazing hikes to epic geothermal features. All those cool features make Yellowstone one of the most popular National Parks. This popularity makes planning a trip to this National Park a bit of a challenge between trying to avoid the crowds and knowing what one should do to ensure they have a successful trip. I have numerous Yellowstone…
1 Day in Olympic: How to spend One Day in Olympic National Park?
Want to make the most of your one day in Olympic National Park? Click HERE to learn how to make the most of your 1 day in Olympic National Park.
Visiting Olympic National Park: The Complete Guide in 2024
Are you planning a trip to Olympic National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting Olympic National Park written by a National Park Expert.
Visiting Zion National Park: The Complete Guide for 2024
Are you planning a trip to Zion National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting Zion National Park written by a National Park Expert.
Zion Shuttle: What you need to know about Zion National Park Shuttles in 2022
Post Summary: Zion Shuttle Zion Canyon is a spectacular narrow river gorge in southern Utah. This canyon is the magnificent centerpiece of Zion National Park. This narrow canyon is accessed via the Zion Scenic Drive. It is both a blessing and a curse that this narrow canyon doesn’t have space to put in a large amount of public parking. To help alleviate congestion in Zion Canyon, access to the Zion Canyon is limited to the Zion Shuttle for most of the year. This free shuttle system gives significantly more people the opportunity to spend time in the main canyon of Zion National Park. It can be a little bit confusing…
The Ultimate FREE U.S. National Park Checklist for 2024 includes the 63 National Parks
Post Summary: United States National Park Checklist The Untied States is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth. From deserts to mountains, we have so many national parks in our amazing country that it’s hard not to find one near you! Each National Park is a gem in its own right, they all offer something unique and breathtaking. Some are more popular than others but no matter what your preference there is a perfect place for everyone just waiting out there. The National Parks offer a range of activities from hiking to camping to kayaking to snorkeling to wildlife watching. The National Parks have a little bit…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Grand Canyon National Park
Post Summary: Camping in Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Camping The Grand Canyon is one of Mother Nature’s finest works of art. Carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, this spectacular canyon earns its place as a Wonder of the Natural World. Much of the canyon is protected by Grand Canyon National Park. This popular national park is well worth the visit. One of the best ways to be the crowds is to camp at the Grand Canyon, Arizona. Camping in Grand Canyon Mountains National Park lets you be closer to the rim and can help you beat the crowds. There are not a lot of choices when camping…
The Ulitmate Guide to Camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Post Summary: Camping in Great Smoky Mountains, Smokies Camping Rolling mountains with valleys filled with a wispy hazy giving the appearance of smoke give the Smokies their name. This uniquely diverse place is protected by Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is one of the busiest national parks in the US and can get very crowded at times. One of the best ways to be the crowds is to camp in the Smokies. Camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lets you be closer to the trailhead and gives you an edge over the other crowds. There are a lot of choices when camping in the Smokies so we…
How to spend an Amazing Weekend in Shenandoah National Park
Post Summary: 2 Days in Shenandoah National Park; Weekend in Shenandoah Looking to spend two days in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia? Shenandoah National Park may not be the biggest or the most-visited park in the US national park system, but it’s still pretty darn big. It’s popular, too. Given that it’s one of the closest national parks to the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, proper planning is critical for your visit. Especially if you only have a short amount of time. Read on to learn how you can make the most of your weekend visit to Shenandoah National Park. This 2 Days in Shenandoah National Park guide is perfect for those looking…
The 15 Most Visited National Parks in the US in 2020
Post Summary: Find out which are the US’s Most Visited National Parks I canceled visits to dozen-plus national parks and I avoid my local National Park due to the crowds so I was expecting National Park visitation to down as a whole this year. As I dug into the National Park Service’s 2020 Annual Visitor’s Statistics report I found some interesting things. Overall, 68 million people visited the 63 National Parks. That is a 25% decrease in total park visitors which makes sense given that the country was shut down for about 3 months. Most parks saw a decrease in visitation. The average decrease is about 32% There is 1…