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

Welcome to The National Parks Experience!

Hello there! My name is Bram and I’m here to help you plan your next trip and create unforgettable memories in the national parks. I’ve been sharing my own national park experiences on this website since 2017, all in the form of hiking recommendations, wildlife viewing guides, park-related news, itineraries, and much more.


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My Favorite National Parks

Myrtle Falls on the Skyline Trail Loop, Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Brink of the Lower Falls rainbow, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park

Lassen Peak seen from Brokeoff Mountain summit in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lupines on Maple Pass Loop in the North Cascades, Washington

North Cascades National Park


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


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