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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 Parks

Death Valley in Summer: Yes, You Can (But Should You?)

Summer is the season that gives Death Valley its morbid name. In Summer, average high temperatures are over 110F and…

Jun 9, 2026 · 8 min read
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National Parks

Summer in Zion National Park

Summer in Zion National Park is hot, crowded, and spectacular with millions of folks descending on the 15 mile long…

Jun 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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National Parks

Death Valley in Spring: The Best Time Nobody Talks About

Death Valley in Spring can be a great time of year to visit - overall temperatures are manageable with highs…

May 27, 2026 · 9 min read
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Spring in Hawai’i Volcanoes (Everything You Need to Know + Video)

Spring in Hawai'i Volcanoes is nice with reduced crowds, warm temperatures, but lots of rain with an average of 20…

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read
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National Parks

Spring in Joshua Tree

Spring in Joshua Tree is the best with temperatures warming to the 80s, abundant sunshine, reduced crowds, and long nights…

May 13, 2026 · 8 min read
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National Parks

Spring in Zion National Park: A Complete Guide

Spring in Zion National Park is lovely with rising temperatures, beautiful spring foliage, and far less crowds than summer.

May 6, 2026 · 9 min read