Explore Our National Parks!

Roaming around our nation’s National Parks and lands is a great bit of fun. We have pulled together a fairly nice list of guides from our trips to some of the most iconic National Park sites. Check them out below to get inspiration and tips for your next trip!

Parks by State

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, West Virginia

Parks by Region

Shenendoah national park image with "Mid-Atlantic' graphic overtop and links to trip reports to this region
Abraham Lincoln Memorial image with "District of Columbia' graphic overtop and links to trip reports to this region.
image of statue underwater with coral growing on it with the word "southeast' over the image and links to trip reports to this region.
Arches national park image with "Rocky Mountain' graphic overtop and links to trip reports to this region
image of lighthouse with black and white strips on it with the word "North Atlantic' over the image and links to trip reports to this region.

District of Columbia

  • Walking tour of Tidal Basin Washington D.C.

    We made it to the last day of our trip, and the weather was still amazing (and hot). Check out Part 1 and Part 2 to get the complete weekend story! Spy Museum The kids were very excited to visit the International Spy Museum.  Who am I kidding, we adults were as well!  We arrived…

  • A One Day Walking Tour of Washington D.C.

    Continuing their Washington D.C. trip, a family of four shares their first-day itinerary, exploring landmarks, memorials, and enjoying an escape room adventure.

  • Whirl Wind Weekend in Washington D.C. : Part 1

    Our visit to Washington D.C. over the Labor Day weekend just ended and it was great! First, the weather was awesome. Second, the sites were not too busy, at least not initially. And finally, our feet did not fall off from all the walking, although they did hurt pretty bad at times. There was so…

Florida

Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, De Soto National Monument, Big Cypress National Preserve, Everglades National Park, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Fort Caroline National Memorial, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument, Canaveral National Seashore, Gulf Island National Seashore

Georgia

North Carolina

  • Must See National Park Sites in the Outer Banks

    National Park Sites in the Outer Banks offers a family-friendly vacation options featuring historical landmarks like the Wright Brothers Memorial and Bodie Lighthouse.

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    The Spring break trip that started it all If I look back, it was this to Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip in the spring of 2022 that really set me off on my National Park Journey in earnest. When I returned home, I found the National Parks Travelers Club, which opened my eyes to…

  • Explore Moores Creek Battlefield (Video!)

    Come with us on a visit to Moores Creek Battlefield, a key event at the beginning of the Revolutionary War and get your National Park Passport stamp.

  • 2023 Spring Break Road Trip to Charleston South Carolina

    Our route plan for the Spring Break road trip to Charleston SC

Ohio

  • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Quick Visit Guide

    I’ll be honest – I almost didn’t make it to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. After spending time at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, I was running short on time and figured I’d have to skip this one. But with less than an hour to spare, I decided to make a quick…

  • Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: Discovering an Inspiring Legacy in Ohio

    When I was planning my Ohio National Park road trip through Ohio, the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce, Ohio fit perfectly into my route. I was definitely going to stop – I needed that passport stamp! What I wasn’t expecting was how much I’d learn during my 30-45 minute visit to “Youngsholm”…

  • Authentic Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Visitor Guide

    Walking through these ancient earthworks in early March was absolutely incredible! I’m talking about massive mounds built over 2,000 years ago by people who were way more sophisticated than most of us realize. Located in Chillicothe, Ohio the park was unexpected and – and I definitely underestimated what this place had to offer. Keep reading…

  • A Presidential Visit to William Howard Taft National Historic Site

    Exploring Taft’s Cincinnati home was huge! Free admission, passport stamps, guided tours, and the story of our only President who became Chief Justice. Perfect for National Park collectors!

Puerto Rico

  • Explore San Juan: A First Timers Guide

    Explore San Juan: A First Timers Guide

    Learn how to visit San Juan as a first timer. See the National Historic Site and collect the San Juan National Park passport stamp to remember your trip!

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Virginia

Wyoming

Delicate Arch on clear day blue sky

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