10 Best Places to See Black Bears in the USA
Want to see a black bear in the wild? Click HERE to learn about the best places to see black bears in the United States.
National Parks in Tennessee: Explore the 13 Tennessee National Parks (2022 Update)
The national parks in Tennessee have a vibrant natural beauty along with a rich and important history. These 13 Tennessee National Parks should be on your bucket list.
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…
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…
32 Great Smoky Mountain Airbnbs: Located your mountain getaway
Click HERE to learn about the best Great Smoky Mountain Airbnb. We have compiled a list of the coolest Airbnbs near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
15 Amazing National Parks for Non-Hikers
Don't hike but want to explore the National Parks? Click HERE to learn about the best National Parks for Non-Hikers. We will help you find the national park for the adventurous non-hiker.
23 Best USA National Parks to Visit in the Spring
Spring is a special time to spend in the national parks. During this season the temperatures are starting to get warmer and life returns to the area. Wildlife comes out of hibernation becomes more active as spring begins to bloom in the parks. Most parks begin to reopen during the spring after limited access during the winter months. The best part, flowers begin to bloom in fields and along the hiking trails. Here are the 23 Best USA National Parks to Visit in the Spring. What to Pack for a Spring National Park Trip America the Beautiful National Parks Pass: If you intend to visit more than 3 National Park…
11 Things to Know Before Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ask a random group of people to name the busiest national park in the system, and most would guess Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Denali, or maybe even Yosemite. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is like the red-headed stepchild of the national park system. It’s a common destination for so many people, most take the place for granted and never think. Its popularity is why you need to plan your visit well in advance. This discussion highlighting 11 things to know before visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great place for you to jump-start your plan. Things to Know Before Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park Great Smoky Mountains National…
20 Best Day Hikes in the USA to Put on Your Bucket List
There is no shortage of hiking trails in the National Parks. There are more than 21,000 miles of hiking trail spread across 419 National Park Service Units. Some hikes are short boardwalks and others are long-distance hiking trails There is a park and trail for every hiking skill level. Not every hiker wants to head into the wilderness and spend the night. So I asked a few of my fellow travel bloggers and national park lovers to share their favorite National Park Day Hike to create a giant bucket list of days hikes for you to explore. Each of these hikes is between 5-18 miles long and takes between 3-12…
