The national parks collection
Explore National Parks
With Me
Desert landscapes, granite peaks, and snowy mountain escapes—national parks are some of my favorite places to explore.
From Yosemite, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree to Grand Teton and Yellowstone, I’ve brought my national park guides together here. Find an itinerary, choose your stops, and get the deets for your next adventure.
All National Parks guides ↓
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Start Planning Your National Park Trip
Get to know California’s national parks, from desert landscapes to mountain scenery, and find a starting point for your next trip.
Desert days & mountain escapes
California National Parks
Yosemite
Explore Yosemite with a three-day itinerary, from granite cliffs and waterfall stops to time taking in the valley views.
Plan your visit
Start with the park details, then check road access before mapping out your stops.
Sequoia
Plan a weekend in Sequoia, with giant trees, mountain scenery, and a two-day itinerary to bring it all together.
Plan your visit
Start with the park details, then check road access before mapping out your stops.
Death Valley
Plan a Death Valley getaway with two days of desert scenery, scenic viewpoints, and stops to build your trip around.
Plan your visit
Check road conditions, then use the park maps to connect the stops on your itinerary.
Joshua Tree
Get to know Joshua Tree, with desert landscapes, distinctive trees, and ideas for a weekend away.
Plan your visit
Get familiar with the park, choose your entrance, and save a map for your trip.
Big Sur
Coastal views, redwood trails, and plenty of stops along Highway 1. Big Sur isn’t a national park, but it’s one of my favorite places to explore California’s outdoors.
Plan your visit
Start with my weekend itinerary, then find the viewpoints and coastal stops you’d love to add along the way.
adventures out West
Wyoming National Parks
Grand Teton
Explore Grand Teton in winter, with snowy mountain views and a one-day sightseeing route from Jackson Hole.
Plan your visit
Planning a winter visit? Check road access before putting your sightseeing route together.
Yellowstone
Discover Yellowstone in winter with the deets from my snowmobile tour to Old Faithful from Jackson Hole.
Plan your visit
Check seasonal access and current conditions as you plan your Yellowstone adventure.
When To Visit National Parks?
Winter
December – FEBRUARY
Ideal for Death Valley and Joshua Tree; limited access in mountain parks but great for snow trips.
Spring
MARCH – MAY
Great for Yosemite waterfalls and early desert hikes in Joshua Tree and Death Valley.
Summer
JUNE – AUGUST
Best access for high-elevation parks like Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone.
Fall
SEPTEMBER – November
One of the best seasons for mountain parks – cooler weather, fall colors, and fewer crowds.
Your next adventure starts here
Get the deets. Plan Smarter. explore better.
Pick your first stop, find your favorite stays, and keep the rest of the deets close by.