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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Recent events have made visiting national parks, public land and traveling generally questionable. Park and Trail closures are for your safety from overgrowth or unsafe conditions. Avoid fire season from June-October to avoid putting pressure on tight resources and to keep yourself safe. Visiting natural spaces is a privilege so use extra caution to avoid remote rescues, follow leave no trace principles and as always, respect park caretakers.
Choosing a Park
Choosing a Park
My Favorites - Banff, Glacier, Bryce Canyon, Colorado National Monument, Mesa Verde, & Great Sand Dunes
Most Crowded - Yellowstone, Zion, Shenandoah, Redwood, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Haleakala, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia
Hardest lottery - Havasu Falls, The Narrows, Half Dome, Angels Landing, Mount Whitney Trail, The Wave, Conundrum Hot Springs.
Planning
Planning
Be Prepared
Lack of cell service/reliable WIFI - use park maps, GPS units, download trail maps (Gaia or All Trails)
Bad weather - pack rain gear and wool layers
Bring extra food and water with electrolytes
Dangerous wildlife - talk loud, bear spray (no dinner bells), food bear bags
Sparse parking at trail heads - use park shuttles, boats, or carpool
Entrance Fee + Timed Entries, Permits, Lotteries
America the Beautiful Annual Pass- if visiting several parks
Timed entry - registration opens at certain times
4 pm - 7 am enter without a timed entry ticket (entrance fee required)
Mountain Goat, Glacier National Park
Collared Lizards, Colorado National Monument
Hot Take🔥
Hot Take🔥
National monuments, state parks, and historical areas are more fun!
Crowds, traffic and lines can make national parks a nightmare. Not to mention people riling up wildlife and lack of leave no trace practices.
Enjoy more wildlife sightings and the peaceful meditative side of nature with alternative natural areas.
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