Recipes Inspired by the National Parks

From iconic wildlife and outdoor adventures to epic landscapes and historic landmarks, America’s national parks attract tens of millions of visitors each year  for various reasons. An aspect of the parks that is, perhaps, a bit underrated is food. With my national parks recipes, I am trying to shine a light on regional cuisine associated with the national parks.

Whether it’s lobster in Maine’s Acadia National Park, wild game chili in Wyoming, key lime pie in the Dry Tortugas, berries in Alaska, mushrooms in the Appalachians, or salmon in the Pacific Northwest, many—if not most—of the national parks have a “signature” dish or, at the very least, a typical local ingredient.

Some of these recipes inspired by the national parks are traditional pioneer or homesteader meals, while others have their roots in Native American cuisine.

Recipes for a National Parks Experience at Home

You’ll find classic American dishes like hot dogs, chowder, and cream pies, as well as what I like to call “national parks fusion food”, which is a national parks-inspired twist on an international recipe.

So, if you’re looking for some ideas for dishes inspired by the national parks to cook at home, you’ll find the best national parks home cooking recipes below!

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National Park Inspired Appetizers

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National Park Inspired Soups & Chowders

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National Park Inspired Main Courses

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Fish & Seafood

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Meat

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Vegetarian

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National Park Inspired Desserts

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National Park Inspired Breakfasts

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Note: This page is very much a work in progress. I regularly update it with new national park recipes that I come up with and enjoy myself, all tried and tested, perfected and delicious!