US National Parks Travel Guide

Hiking Trails

Hiking the trails of any of Americas beautiful National Parks can be an experience for any level of hiker. From easy ambles to long strenuous multi-day hiking trips, each park has something to offer. Don't forget to have water and sun hats. Hiking Trails

Wildlife Viewing

Are you interested in viewing wildlife during your next trip to the US National Parks? Are you planning a trip based primarily on wildlife viewing? A few parks in particular you might want to consider would be; Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and Everglades. Wildlife Viewing

Money Saving Travel Tips

Find some quick tips about lodging, camping, park fees, road trip planning, outdoor gear and more. If you are planning a road trip that includes multiple parks, you should consider saving yourself a few entrance fees by purchasing a pass. Find our more of ways you can save for your next trip.

Keep a watch out for early bird specials! Often the parks and towns nearby will offer specials if you visit early in the year. This is great because it is a less populated time of the year and you can save a few extra pennies. Travel Tips

US National Parks Travel

For featured travel we are highlighting our attention to parks offering everything from awe inspiring mountains, gorgeous canyons and spectacular spring flowers and beautiful glaciers. We can't forget the spectacular wildlife opportunities! National Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park:

With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Wildflower lovers are never disappointed in June and July when the meadows and hillsides are splashed with botanical color. Rocky Mountain

Grand Canyon National Park:

In Grand Canyon National Park, pine and fir forests, painted deserts, sandstone canyons, mesas and plateaus, volcanic and geologic features, the Colorado River, perennial streams, and waterfalls contribute to incredible panoramic views. Grand Canyon

Big Bend National Park:

The Big Bend has been a home to people for many centuries, but knowledge of the Rio Grande among non-Indians dates back less than 150 years. Spanish people crossed the Rio Grande in the 16th and 17th centuries searching for gold, silver, and fertile land. Big Bend National Park also marks the northernmost range of many plants and animals, such as the Mexican long-nosed bat. Big Bend

Glacier National Park:

Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states. Glacier