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

The Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest

Planning a trip to the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest in Montana? We have you covered with helpful tips, things…

Apr 16, 2026 · 8 min read
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National Parks

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley is one of the most popular areas in Joshua Tree National Park with stunning desert scenery, rock climbing,…

Mar 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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National Parks

The Best Airports Near Yellowstone

There are a large number of options when it comes to airports near Yellowstone that vary widely in price &…

Apr 11, 2026 · 10 min read
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National Parks

Catherineberg Ruins

The Catherineberg Ruins in Virgin Islands National Park are some of the best preserved & most beautiful ruins on St…

Apr 11, 2026 · 5 min read
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Best of National Parks

All 130 US National Monuments Ranked 2026

Every single one of the 128 US National Monuments ranked from best to worst on this insanely comprehensive (regularly updated)…

Apr 16, 2026 · 92 min read
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National Parks

35 Conservation & Environmental Quotes (with photos)

We've compiled a list of the best, most inspiring environmental and conservation quotes to bring out the inner John Muir…

Apr 11, 2026 · 5 min read