National Parks

Our National Parks blog posts will help you make the most of your time exploring these spectacular destinations across the U.S. and beyond. Use our National Park guides and resources to plan an epic trip.

Big Bend Hikes: The Best Trails in the National Park

This guide to the top Big Bend hikes in the National Park includes distances, elevation gain, hiking trail descriptions, and more.

Best Things to Do in Big Bend National Park

This travel guide includes the top things to do in Big Bend National Park including hiking, hot springs, river trips, and camping.

Best Hikes in Utah: 20 Epic Trails – MAPPED!

A round-up of the best hikes in Utah! Get tips for exploring these bucket list trails from Utah’s National Parks to SLC’s highest peaks.

The Essential Zion National Park Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Zion with this Zion National Park travel guide, with info on Zion’s campgrounds, must-do trails, permits, park shuttle & more.

Ultimate 3-Day Death Valley National Park Itinerary

Sand dunes, craters, slot canyons & wildflowers. Experience the best of Death Valley National Park with this 3-day itinerary.

Olympic National Park 5-day Road Trip Itinerary

Itching for a Pacific Northwest road trip? Get this detailed 6-day Olympic National Park Itinerary filed with tips for the best stops including hikes, campsites, beaches, food & more!

Ultimate Saguaro National Park Outdoor Adventure Guide

Saguaro National Park, just outside of Tucson, Arizona, is home to the largest cacti in the US. If you’ve visited Joshua Tree and…

The Ultimate 7-day Teton & Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary

Follow this detailed 7-day Teton and Yellowstone road trip itinerary to travel to the best sites, hikes, and attractions in these two incredible national parks.

Best Joshua Tree Hikes for First-Time Visitors

Headed to Joshua Tree National Park for the first time? Here are the 3 best trails in the Park for the best views and scenery.

10 Places to go Snowshoeing in the Western US

Planning a snowy vacation this winter? Here are 10 awesome places to go snowshoeing west of the Rockies.

Best Day Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Wildlife, waterfalls, lakes, big peaks, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park’s best trails with this detailed list of my favorite day hikes.

8-Day Alaska Road Trip Itinerary for Adventure Travelers

This Alaska road trip itinerary will take you through the best of the state including Kenai Fjords & Denali National Park.

Best Time to Visit Utah National Parks

Planning a trip to Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks? Here’s the lowdown on the best times to visit.

The Ultimate Haleakala National Park Adventure Travel Guide

Use our adventure travel guide to plan an adventurous vacation to Maui’s Haleakala National Park.

Backpacking the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Trail in Yosemite

Plan an epic Yosemite backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne with our trail guide containing info on permits, transportation & more.

Backpacking in Lake Clark National Park with Alaska Alpine Adventures

The third Bearfoot Theory group tour is in the books. Explore Lake Clark National Park, one of the most remote parks in the country in this review of my 10-day backpacking trip with Alaska Alpine Adventures.

The Best Things to do at Hot Springs National Park

Explore Arkansas’s Hot Springs National Park with our travel guide that has details on trails, bathhouses, camping, lodging, and where to find the best views.

Trail Guide: Hidden Lake Lookout Day Hike in the North Cascades

Hidden Lake Lookout is an awesome day-hike / overnight backpacking trip in North Cascades National Park in Washington. Get our full trail guide & add this hike to your summer hiking bucketlist.

Joshua Tree Backpacking: The California Hiking & Riding Trail

Joshua Tree isn’t just for climbers! Learn about the 37-mile California hiking and riding trail – an awesome backpacking trip to spot spring wildflowers, stargaze, and get those legs ready for summer.