14 ABSOLUTE Best Pinnacles Hiking Trails for 2022
Trying to decide which trails you'd like to hike in Pinnacles National Park Click HERE to find out the best Pinnacles hiking for you.
5 ABSOLUTE Best Hikes in Glacier Bay National Park for 2022
Glacier Bay is famous for glacier tours, but that doesn't mean hiking is an option. Click HERE to find out about the best hikes in Glacier Bay National Park.
13 ABSOLUTE Best Hikes in Wrangell – St. Elias National Park for 2023
Post Summary: Best Hikes in Wrangell – St. Elias National Park Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is located in Alaska and is America’s largest National Park. At an impressive size of 13.2 million acres, it’s the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and the country of Switzerland combined! How crazy is that? Wrangell-St. Elias is known for its array of scenic landscapes, as the park runs from the Gulf of Alaska to one of the highest peaks in North America – Mount Elias. Aside from its dramatic scenery, the national park is also famous for its wide array of wildlife and awesome hiking opportunities. If you are heading…
The 19 ABSOLUTE Best Hikes in Zion National Park for 2022
Post Summary: Best Hikes in Zion National Park Zion National Park is located in southwest Utah and is famous for its steep red cliffs and canyons. It is one of the most iconic national parks in the United States and is a must-visit for even the most casual hiker. Zion was the first Utah National Park and covers a total area of 229 sq. mile (590 km2). Its most impressive feature is Zion Canyon itself which is 15 miles (24km) long and over 2,600 feet (792m) deep. The National Park offers so much to not only hikers but the general public too. With stunning scenery, unique rock formations, and plenty of trail…
Best Headlamps for the Outdoors [Updated for 2020]
Whether you enjoy back country hiking and camping, early morning trail running or backpacking, the lack of significant light source can flex its muscle, thus hindering your plans. Headlamps come in handy and provide you the missing light source. All outdoor enthusiasts agree that the presence of a headlamp allows them greater advantages to enjoy their adventure. Small enough to fit in your backpack when not required, headlamps provide that extra boost of lighting. The market for headlamps can be intimidating when selecting one. Here are our Best Headlamps of 2020. Cover Photo by Nick Fisher on Unsplash National Park Obsessed’s Quick Guide to Best Headlamps Best LED Headlamp –…
Incredibly Detailed USA National Parks Map By GeoJango
Most people start visiting National Parks because they want to see a specific park. They want to see the Grand Canyon, hike Angels Landing or see Old Faithful erupt. Then they visit and the experience is more amazing that the pictures make it look. Next thing you know, you are hooked and planning your next national park visit. After you have visited several parks, you start wanting a visible display to track your progress in visiting national parks. One of my favorite ways is to get a national park wall map. I was recently given a brand new amazing USA National Park Map by GeoJango Maps. USA National Parks Push…
The Ultimate National Park Essentials Guide
Are you new to exploring the national parks? Or are you just looking to a guide to ensure you don’t forget important items when packing for your National Park adventure, this is the post for you. This is the National Park Essentials Guide. This national park packing list will cover all the basics to get you started on your national park adventures. It can be hard to figure out what gear you need. The 62 National Parks and 357 other National Park Service Units provide a vast network to explore. The parks run from the Arctic Circle to American Samoa to the deserts of California to the swamps of Florida…
15 Best Outdoor Subscription Boxes for 2022
Subscription Boxes are all the rage. You can pretty much get a monthly subscription box for anything these days. I am not saying that is like its a bad thing. It’s not. I feel like every time I go into REI Co-op, half my visit is spent exploring all the new products that have come out since I was last there. It can be overwhelming. Seriously, have you been down the snack bar aisle? There are like a billion energy bars. I never know what to pick. This is where the outdoor subscription boxes come in. Each month, you get a pre-select box full of cool new gear. There are…
Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Review
Imagine walking out of your hotel room and having this panoramic view of mountains and sand dunes. There are a few places in the world were this is possible. One of those special places happens to be in Death Valley National Park. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village is a small hotel nestled between the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Cottonwood Mountains. This quaint historic hotel located in the heart of the valley is uniquely placed to showcase some of the best parts of Death Valley. The area offers scenic views and excellent hiking and showcases some of the best parts of Death Valley. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Death Valley…
Midway Car Rental Review
Picking a rental car company can be a confusing process. Who has the best price? Who has the best service? Who maintains their cars the best? All these questions go thru my mind every time I rent a car. At some airports, the rental options seem endless. Los Angeles International Airport is no exception. You have all the major car rental companies plus a handful of local brands. One of those local brands is Midway Car Rental. I had the pleasure of working with Midway Car Rental for my recent Southern California Road Trip to see the superbloom and visit Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Midway…