I'm a former park ranger. I always saw visitors make these 5 mistakes at state and national parks.

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Danielle, in a park ranger uniform, standing at a sign that reads
As a former park ranger, I know there are lots of mistakes visitors should avoid making at state and national parks.

Danielle Jackson

I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city

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West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park.
In my opinion, Indiana Dunes National Park is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot.

Emily Pogue

A couple transformed a 20-year-old school bus into a mobile home and traveled the country's parks: 'It's not for the lazy'

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Scott Heltz and his partner, Shaquita Riley, outside their renovated school bus.
Scott Heltz and his partner, Shaquita Riley, outside their renovated school bus.

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I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Here are 10 of my all-time favorites.

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Emily, wearing a green top, a flannel around her waist, black leggings, high socks, and hiking boots, sits on a mountain looking out at the trees.

Emily Hart

I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating — we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

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A photo collage of a gentleman in a forest scene with layoff imagery

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I've visited 7 national parks with my 90-year-old father-in-law. He's taught me to stay spontaneous as I get older.

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The author has gone on several trips to national parks with her 90-year-old father-in-law.

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I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter.

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Snow-covered mountains surround a lake with snowy shores.
Glacier National Park is beautiful in the offseason.

Amy Grisak

I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national parks, I've found the tricks for making it fun for him.

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Author Amanda Adler with Son at Death Valley
I've gone on many hikes with my son, and we've found ways to have fun doing them.

Amanda Adler

I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park

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Woman outdoors
Yosemite National Park is among the places Megan Wright has worked after she decided to leave college and follow her dreams.

Megan Wright

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