National Park Guides
Comprehensive guides to individual national parks with things to do, best hikes, logistics, and insider tips from our filming expeditions.
National Park Guides
Gates of the Arctic National Park: America’s Last True Wilderness
There is a place in northern Alaska where the mountains rise like ancient sentinels above a wilderness so vast and…
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Dry Tortugas National Park: Fort Jefferson and the Bluest Water in America
Dry Tortugas National Park sits 70 miles west of Key West in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. It…
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National Park of American Samoa: The Most Remote Park in the System
There is a national park so far from the American mainland that most people don’t even know it exists. It…
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Petrified Forest National Park: Where Time Turned to Stone
I’ve been to 63 national parks, and Petrified Forest is the one I have the hardest time explaining to people.…
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Texas’s Best-Kept Secret
If you think Texas is all flat plains and desert scrub, we’ve got a spectacular surprise for you. Tucked away…
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Gateway Arch National Park: America’s Smallest National Park Packs a Punch
Gateway Arch National Park is 91 acres. That makes it the smallest national park in America by a wide margin.…
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Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry in 2026, Explained
Rocky Mountain National Park requires timed entry reservations again in 2026, with two permit types and a few perfectly legal…
Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Where the Wild West Made a Conservation President
A visually stunning guide to Theodore Roosevelt National Park including things to do, photos, video, camping, hotels, directions, & more.
National Park Guides
Arches Dropped Timed Entry for 2026. Here’s What That Means
Arches National Park lifted its timed entry reservation requirement for 2026 after four years. Here's what changed, what still requires…
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How to Plan a National Park Trip During Fire Season
Fire season is part of summer in the West now, and it's almost never a reason to cancel. We walk…
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Paradise at Mt Rainier: The Most Beautiful Place We’ve Ever Filmed
Here are 15 reasons Paradise Mount Rainier is the most beautiful place in the US including things to see, hiking…
National Park Guides
Glacier National Park Reservations in 2026, Explained Simply
For the first summer since 2020, Glacier doesn't require vehicle reservations. We walk through what replaced them, the new Logan…
Itineraries
Zion Itinerary: How to Spend 1 to 5 Days
The experts at More Than Just Parks have you need to know about visiting Zion National Park. Avoid the crowds…
Olympic vs North Cascades vs Mount Rainier: Washington’s 3 National Parks Compared
Washington holds three national parks within a few hours of Seattle, and people drive themselves a little crazy trying to…
Yosemite in May: The Best Month Nobody Talks About
May Is Yosemite’s Best Kept Secret May in Yosemite is the month the waterfalls go full blast and the crowds…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Educational Resources
Natural Bridges National Monument: Utah’s Dark Sky Wonder
As the world's first world’s first International Dark Sky Park, Natural Bridges National Monument is one of Utah's greatest hidden…
National Forests
15 Tips for Visiting Mount Rushmore
Everything you need to know about visiting Mount Rushmore including hours, fees, things to do, helpful tips, interesting facts, and…
Badlands National Park Guide
A true monument to the American West, Badlands National Park and its vast landscapes beckon to be explored and looked…
National Park Guides
Virgin Islands National Park Guide
Virgin Islands National Park is a picture perfect tropical paradise featuring crystal-blue waters, jungle ruins, pristine beaches, and more.
