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The National Parks Experience

Welcome to The National Parks Experience!

The National Parks Experience is an independent website dedicated to America’s national parks, forests, and other public lands, as well as nature and wildlife conservation, and sustainable outdoor activities. This is where you’ll find all kinds of hiking recommendations, wildlife viewing guides, national park itineraries, recent news, and more.


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The National Parks Experience founder Bram Reusen with his dog in Acadia National Park

Hi! I’m Bram

National Parks Enthusiast, Nature Photographer, and Dog Lover

From my homebase in the Pacific Northwest, I’m on a journey to visit all U.S. national parks, plus as many national forests, monuments, and other sites in between as I can. This website is where I share my experiences in the parks, whether it’s hiking, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, or something else entirely. I hope I can inspire you to visit the national parks in a sustainable and respectful way, too.


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Recent News


U.S. National Parks Map

63 USA National Parks Map

Popular National Park Road Trips

Watchman Peak view of Crater Lake and Wizard Island in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Pacific Northwest

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah

Utah’s “Big Five”

Going-to-the-Sun Road panorama sunrise near Logan Pass in Glacier National Park

Northern Rocky Mountains

Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Southern California Deserts


Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2024

Which National Parks Require Reservations in 2024?

Just like previous years, an increasing number of national parks will require some form of reservation this year, whether it’s timed entry, for certain trails, or busy road corridors. As the parks get busier and more popular, it’s more important than ever to plan your national park trips properly and well in advance.


Wildlife Viewing Guides

Grizzly bear near Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Wildlife Guide

Mountain goats at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park Wildlife Guide

Bighorn sheep on the Badlands Loop Road, Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Badlands National Park Wildlife Guide

Alligator lounging along the Shark Valley Tram Road in Everglades National Park, Florida

Everglades National Park Wildlife Guide


Wildlife Safety Guides

Black bear on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Black Bear Safety Guide

Grizzly bear at Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park

Grizzly Bear Safety Guide

Roosevelt Elk at Elk Prairie, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California

Elk Safety Guide

Moose in a pond in St. Mary Lake area, Glacier National Park

Moose Safety Guide