Will Pattiz

Award-winning filmmaker, NPS/DOI commissioned, National Geographic featured

Award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of More Than Just Parks. Will has spent over a decade filming America's national parks in 8K, producing work featured by National Geographic and on The Weather Channel. He has been commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, and has created over 155 films for the U.S. Forest Service. Will has been personally recognized by the Secretary of the Interior for his contributions to public lands conservation.

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National Park Guides

Grand Canyon with Kids: An Honest Planning Guide

Here’s What Nobody Tells You The Grand Canyon with kids is absolutely doable. I’ve done it. But most of the…

Apr 23, 2026 · 17 min read
Golden valley landscape in Zion National Park
Best of National Parks

Zion vs Bryce Canyon: Which Utah Park Is Better?

The Quick Verdict I’ve spent weeks in both Zion and Bryce Canyon. I’ve hiked them in every season, photographed them…

Apr 21, 2026 · 14 min read
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Itineraries

Can You Do Glacier National Park in One Day?

The Short Answer Can you do Glacier National Park in one day? Technically yes. Should you? Depends on what you…

Apr 16, 2026 · 15 min read
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Best of National Parks

Is Acadia National Park Overrated? An Honest Take

The Quick Take Everyone tells you Acadia is a top-5 national park. After visiting four times across three seasons, here’s…

Apr 9, 2026 · 14 min read
Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks landscape
Best of National Parks

Yellowstone vs Grand Teton: Which One Should You Visit?

The Short Answer I’ve spent weeks in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton. If someone put a gun to my head…

Apr 7, 2026 · 14 min read
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National Parks

Best National Parks to Visit Every Month

Every month in the national parks is someone’s best month. January means empty trails in Death Valley. July means wildflowers…

Mar 31, 2026 · 14 min read