Even though my National Park Week series has ended, I will continuously go back and add pages for other parks that we’ve visited in the past and for new ones that we’ll visit soon. Keep an eye on my Park Visits page as the list grows.
Hopefully, this has inspired you to visit some of the amazing national park sites yourself. As you begin to research your trip, refer to the National Park Service Plan Your Visit site for lots of useful information. This can help you decide which parks to visit and learn the vital info for your trip.
One thing to consider if you’re planning to visit several parks in a 12 month timeframe is to get an annual pass. Some parks do not have an entrance fee, but the ones that do could range from $10 – $30 approximately per car to enter. Research the parks that you think you might visit and tally up any entrance fees to see if an annual pass would make sense for you. The pass costs $80 USD, so it can be a good deal if you visit multiple parks in a year that charge fees. There are also specific annual passes for military members, senior citizens, 4th graders, and folks with physical disabilities, some of which are free. Visit their Passes page for more details.
You can get some ideas for possible trips on their Trip Ideas page or use their Find a Park search to find a park by location. Also, see if any Events are occurring during your visit.
As always, feel free to contact me if you would like to chat about a national park trip or would like me to help you plan your trip. See you out there!
Adventures By Anne 