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. More Hiking Trails Information

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. More 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. More Travel Tips

US National Parks Travel

For featured travel to the National Parks we are highlighting our attention to some of the most spectacular U.S. sceneries such as; Death Valley National Park, Yellowstone and Zion, Capitol Reef and Great Smoky Mountains. These parks vary by offering everything from awe inspiring geysers, gorgeous red rocks and spectacular fall foliage and beautiful deserts. We can't forget the spectacular wildlife opportunities!

Death Valley National Park:

Hottest, Driest, Lowest: Death Valley is a land of extremes. It is one of the hottest places on the surface of the Earth with summer temperatures averaging well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At 282 feet below the level of the sea, it is the driest place in North America with an average rainfall of only 1.96 inches a year. More Info

Yellowstone National Park:

Yellowstone is famous for hosting more than 10,000-plus hot springs and geysers , the majority of the planet's total. Yellowstone's geothermal wonders are created by one of the world's largest active volcanoes; its last eruption caused a crater or caldera that spans almost half of the parks size. More Info

Zion National Park:

Zion has become quickly a popular park for national park explorers. Zion is a wilderness preserved, full of the unexpected. It includes what might be the world's largest arch - Kolob Arch, spanning 310 feet. It also boasts some more simpler natural wonders such as; small waterfalls and clear backcountry pools. Zion is part of the Southwest's "Grand Circle" of national parks, monuments, historical areas, and recreation areas - one of the world's great concentrations of outstanding natural and cultural features. More Info

Capitol Reef National Park:

The Waterpocket Fold defines Capitol Reef National Park. A nearly 100-mile long warp in the Earth's crust, the Waterpocket Fold is a classic monocline: a regional fold with one very steep side in an area of otherwise nearly horizontal layers. More Info

Great Smoky Mountains National Park:

More than 850 miles of hiking trails traverse the Great Smoky Mountains. They range from easy to difficult and provide half hour walks to week-long backpacking trips. The Appalachian Trail runs for 70 miles along the Park's top ridge. More Info