These 21 US National Parks Are Free Year-Round
US National Parks are expensive. You could always go during fee-free days but then you have to deal with crowds. The next best thing? National parks that are always free. Yup. They exist.
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The Least Crowded National Parks in the US, Ranked
Tired of long longs and packed trailheads? Check out our list of the least crowded US national parks and take the road less traveled.
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Think You Know National Parks? Answer These 20 Questions to Find Out
Think you know US national parks? Think again! Challenge yourself with these 20 questions.
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Utah National Parks Road Trip: A 10 Day Itinerary to Visit the Utah Mighty 5
We recently visited all 5 Utah national parks (known as the Mighty 5) in one road trip with my parents (!). While Josh and I have been to all five before, including on road trips, backpacking trips, bikepacking trips, you name it, but this was the first time my parents had ever been to any of them. So they flew over, we picked them up at Salt Lake City International Airport, and we hit the road for a 10-day road trip for the ages. Want to plan your own Utah national parks road trip? Here’s our route and recommendations.
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National Park Reservations: These Parks Require Reservations in 2025
Want to know what national parks require reservations this year? Here are the areas requiring national park reservations this year. Heading to a national park or two this summer? We highly recommend it! We’ve been to parks from Acadia in Maine to Yosemite in California, Big Bend in Texas to Denali in Alaska and have…
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National Park Shirts: Outdoorsy Brands that Give Back to Parks
These days, more consumers want their purchases to do good. And more brands are realizing they have the power to make a difference. So these brands are giving back to the natural places and spaces we all love, donating a percentage of every purchase to parks, forests, and public lands with every item sold. So what are you waiting for?! Wear your love for the outdoors on your sleeve (literally) and support outdoor initiatives with every purchase with these outdoorsy brands that give back to parks. Clothing yourself in dope gear never felt so good!
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What Shoes Do You Actually Need for Arches and Canyonlands National Park?
What are the best shoes for Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park? We break it down.
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The New National Park Pass and Fee-Free Days are Here. It’s Not Great.
In a press release last month, the Department of the Interior announced some changes to the annual national park pass system, officially known as the America the Beautiful pass. The beneficial changes are few and mostly just bring the pass system into the 21st century, but the majority are distressing at best and potentially harmful at worst. Read on to see what’s changing, including the good, the bad, and the ugly (literally).
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The 5 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (According to Experts)
Dreaming of a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park or Estes Park, Colorado? Why wouldn’t you be?! They’re beautiful destinations in every season and for adventurers who love to meaner in the mountains, this part of Colorado is a great place to do it. We’ve spent some time in the park ourselves, but we also called on a few experts to share what they think are the best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), all so you can hit trails with confidence knowing you experienced the best the park has to offer.
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Answer These 12 Questions to Find Your US National Park Match
With over 60 US National Parks, it can be hard to decide where to visit next. That’s why we created this 12 question quiz to point you to your new favorite park!
