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Podcast Episode 1: Top 5 tips for traveling to National Parks on Parks Made Possible

Updated: 4 days ago

🎉Debut Episode!


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In our debut episode, we share our top 5 essential tips for making your next national park adventure unforgettable. From navigating peak season crowds and choosing the best lodging, to understanding timed-entry reservations and knowing what to pack, this episode is your crash course in stress-free park travel. Whether you're headed to Yosemite, Glacier, or Zion, these insights will help you explore with confidence.


Top 5 Tips for Visiting National Parks:


  • Understand Your Park’s Peak Season Learn when the park is busiest—and why it matters. Crowds, pricing, and access all shift dramatically depending on the time of year. If you’re flexible, shoulder seasons can offer a better experience with fewer people and more favorable conditions.

  • Know Where to Stay Choosing lodging inside the park vs. in a nearby gateway town affects everything from your wake-up time to how much hiking you can get in. In-park lodging offers unmatched access but often books out 9–12 months in advance.

  • Prepare for Timed Entry Reservations Some parks now require time-specific permits to manage crowds. Understanding when and how to book them (and having a backup plan if you don’t get one) is essential to a successful trip.

  • Know the Truth About Crowds and Traffic Parks are crowded for a reason—they’re incredible. But with smart planning (like early starts and midweek visits), you can enjoy even the most popular parks without the stress.

  • Prepare What You Pack Packing isn’t just about comfort—it can make or break your day. Essentials like snacks, water, layers, and rain gear help you stay longer, explore farther, and pivot plans on the fly when things don’t go as expected.



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Want more insider tips to make the most of your national park adventure? Our TripPossible Guidebooks are packed with peak season tips, weather insights, crowd avoidance tactics, and tested strategies for exploring without the stress.


👉 Grab your guidebook today and turn your next park visit into an unforgettable experience.


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