National Park Trip Planning
(WITH A FORMER PARK RANGER)
Hey there, I’m Ash!
I worked as a park ranger in Utah, Alaska, and Wyoming.
Now, I’m here to make sure you have the most incredible national park trip ever!
I know that preparing for a big trip can be overwhelming.
You are not alone.
Let me show you how to see the best sights and create amazing memories that your family will never forget!
HOW CAN I HELP YOU TODAY?
See the best of the parks (and beat the crowds) with these hour-by-hour itineraries.
Choose a park and get all the info you need to make your dream trip a reality.
These freebies will make your trip even better. My favorite is the Master Reservation List!
I’ll walk you through the ins and outs of the parks with these videos full of insider tips.
FEATURED NATIONAL PARKS
Need help deciding which park to visit?
Looking for suggestions on which national park to visit next? I’ve got you! Here are my favorite national parks to visit, broken down into categories!
Best National Parks for Mountain Hiking
Best National Parks for Desert Hiking
Favorite Lesser-Known National Parks
National Parks with Unique Features
Favorite National Park Road Trips
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NATIONAL PARK ITINERARIES
Feeling overwhelmed by the trip planning process? Your entire trip can be planned in minutes!
These hour-by-hour itineraries will help you see the best sights in the parks and avoid the crowds.
You won’t have to sit in traffic.
When you arrive at the busiest parking lots, they’ll still be empty.
You’ll confidently navigate the park, never worrying about getting lost or wasting time.
FREE RESOURCES
Refer to this Master Reservation List when you need to make your lodging, camping, and permit reservations.
Keep track of where you’ve been and where you still need to go with this National Parks Checklist.
Get the right gear for your next hiking adventure with this list of Ash’s favorites + the 10 essentials.
EXPLORING THE NATIONAL PARKS PODCAST
Join Ash and John from Dirt In My Shoes as we explore America’s National Parks!
Tune into our top-rated podcast — we’re taking you around the national parks and talking about our favorite things, fun facts, adventures, and trip planning.
TRIP PLANNING VIDEOS
Still have questions about the nitty-gritty trip planning details for your next national park trip? I’m here to walk you through everything you need to know!
In these videos, I discuss the planning process, show you where everything is on the park map, and provide insider tips for making your trip extra special!
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