Looking for national parks with lakes? Luckily, there are plenty of national parks with lakes in the United States. I put together a list with some of America’s national parks with lakes so you don’t have to research all 63 parks to find the right one for you. The lakes in these parks are great…
Mountainous national parks preserve some of the most majestic landscapes in the United States. Some of these national parks are so magnificent that they helped inspire the American values of outdoor recreation and preservation. Fill your senses with wonder and awe at these national parks with mountains. 1. Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National…
Looking for easy hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park? Whether you’re hiking with kids or just don’t want to push yourself at the park’s low-oxygen elevation, easy trails are the way to go for many people visiting the Rocky Mountains. But while there are plenty of epic, lengthy trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s…
Looking for family-friendly hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? The National Park Service website is typically a go-to resource when I’m planning a trip to national parks, but unfortunately the website doesn’t provide much information on recommended trails in this national park. With 900 miles of trails in the park, it’s incredibly time-consuming and…
Looking for the best campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? There are a whopping 10 campgrounds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since the park has so many campgrounds, it can be overwhelming to wade through the details of every single campground to find the best campground for you. Plus, Great Smoky Mountains National…
Looking for books about national parks? When you can’t spend time in the national parks, the next best thing is reading about them. I’ve rounded up a list of 100 books about national parks to help you plan your next armchair adventure. Whether you’re looking for a guide book to help you plan an epic…
Choosing a campground is a key step in planning an awesome trip to Joshua Tree National Park. There are 9 campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park. Since the park has so many campgrounds, it can be overwhelming to sort through the details of every single campground to find the best campground for you. After researching…
Picking the right campground is a key step in planning an epic trip to Yosemite. Your lodging shapes how much you’ll have to drive around the park and therefore impacts how much of the park you can see during your stay. It also affects how comfortable your stay will be and locks in your trip…
Driving through Joshua Tree National Park can be a great way to see the park’s highlights in a day. Some of the most popular activities at Joshua Tree National Park are rock climbing and stargazing, but if you aren’t into either of those hobbies, driving through the park can be the best way to make…
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places in the world for stargazing. It is designated as an International Dark Sky park, meaning the park has undertaken efforts to protect its dark skies and has exceptional starry nights. Stargazing is an activity that can’t be missed on any trip to Joshua Tree National…
