My experience I got to Theodore Roosevelt near the end of my 2021 road trip, and by then I had enough confidence to have no plan at all. Just show up. It worked — a campsite wasn't hard to come by. I hadn't expected the drive in to look like that. I knew badlands as a South Dakota [...]
My experience I was strategic about Yosemite. I wanted shoulder season — late enough that the park was open, early enough to miss the crowds. What I was less strategic about was where I would sleep. My spontaneous side doesn’t mesh well with the big parks, and this one is a beast. Everything inside was long gone, so [...]
A working farm. A one-room campaign HQ that won a presidency. A garden where they're buried side by side. Jennifer Hopkins, Lead Education Ranger, shares 100 years of history in Plains, Georgia.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park not your typical "fenced-off" wilderness; it’s a living, breathing landscape where history, industry, and nature are constantly shaking hands.
National Park of American Samoa is a paradise that celebrates the coral, rainforests, fruit bats, and American Samoa culture.
Voyageurs National Park is 40% water with vast conservation of water, animals, and land.
Redwoods National State Park is home to the largest trees in the world as well as amazing rivers, oceans, and animals.
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve is one of the country's youngest National Parks. Natural environment, industrial innovation, and the rights of workers all take center stage in this park. And one weekend a year, so does jumping off the bridge.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to two of the largest trees in the world. The parks host large conservation efforts and incredible recreation activities.
Biscayne National Park, off the coast of Miami, is 95% water with a rich history in farming, fishing, and conservation.
Biscayne National Park, off the coast of Miami, is 95% water with a rich history in farming, fishing, and conservation.
Saguaro National Park boasts a diverse ecosystem where you can experience saguaros in one area and pine trees in another. The rich cultural history is worth celebrating in this episode of The Parks Podcast.
Saguaro National Park boasts a diverse ecosystem where you can experience saguaros in one area and pine trees in another. The rich cultural history is worth celebrating in this episode of The Parks Podcast.
Bryce Canyon is the 17th National Park and home to hoodoos, a stone formation that creates a beautiful experience in this western park.
Bryce Canyon is the 17th National Park and home to hoodoos, a stone formation that creates a beautiful experience in this western park.
Park Stats Park Location: Death Valley, California Park #: 53 Park established: October 31, 1994 (designated as a National Monument in 1933) President in office: President Bill Clinton Park size: 3.4 million acres Highest elevation: 11,049 feet (Telescope Peak Summit) Lowest elevation: -282 feet (Badwater Basin) Visitors: 1,128,862 in 2022 Fun facts: 5th Largest National Park [...]
The hottest place on Earth, the lowest point in the US, and some of the most stunning scenery you've never imagined. Ranger Abby Wines on Death Valley's history, safety, and how to visit. The Parks Podcast.
Shenandoah National Park along the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia — seasonal guide, best hikes for every level, what to pack, and why you should get off Skyline Drive and onto the trails.
Shenandoah National Park is one of the first National Parks on the east coast of the United States. Home to Skyline Drive, and 75 miles from Washington, DC, Shenandoah is a popular spot for weekend warriors and vacations alike.
516 miles of trails, Skyline Drive's fall foliage, and a creation story most visitors never hear. Ranger Carl Rand on Shenandoah's past, present, and how to make the most of your visit. The Parks Podcast.
We explore Big Bend National Park, learning it's history and how you can plan your journey to the park.
The darkest skies in the lower 48, 450 bird species, and 10,000 years of human history. Tom Vandenberg on why Big Bend is unlike any other national park. The Parks Podcast.
Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas — Bathhouse Row, the healing springs you can drink from, hiking trails, and why this is the most unusual park in the country. Everything you need to plan your visit.
Grand Canyon National Park Park established: February 26, 1919 President in office: Woodrow Wilson Park number: 15th I visited in early March, long before the busy season. The benefit of this timing was I arrived before spring break trips and before the summer busy season. The risk is winter weather. I stayed at Mather [...]
I am so lucky to have gotten to visit Yellowstone quite a bit over the years. During my 2021 adventures, I used Big Sky, MT as my home base. It's about an hour from the West Yellowstone entrance. During the off-season I would pop into the park for a few hours. It afforded me the opportunity to see the [...]
Bryce Canyon was one of my first stops. I was headed to the Grand Canyon and decided to make a pit stop for a few hours. It was early spring and snow dusted some of the park. It was beautiful! I drove to the furthest point and spent a few hours visiting the overlooks. It wasn't very [...]
