National Parks Collecting
Forget stamp collecting – let's go national parks collecting!
If you love the national parks in the USA, then you’re in the right place. You’ll get help with national parks trip planning. Learn what to expect on hikes and scenic drives. Discover fun facts about the national parks in America. Find out what to see and do in the US national parks. Whether you’re about to visit your first park or up to number 63, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to have the absolute best experiences when you’re on your national park trips.
I’m James Ian and I’m a national park expert. I’ve been featured in USA Today’s annual National Parks special print edition and numerous online publications. I have my own website Parks Collecting and have helped over 500 people plan their trips with my detailed published itineraries.
So, let’s start collecting information, experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.
National Parks Collecting
Top 5 National Parks Packing Essentials People Forget
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James shares five commonly overlooked items that can improve a national parks trip, based on his experience visiting parks across the U.S. in all seasons.
➡️ Get a packing list for your trip
➡️ Find an itinerary for your trip
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🔸HIGHLIGHTS 🔸
The national park essentials he recommends are a car charger and/or portable battery pack. He highlights hiking/trekking poles and advises carrying a small first aid kit. For navigation, he recommends paper maps and downloading offline maps. Finally, he suggests binoculars or a spotting scope for safer, clearer wildlife viewing.
00:00 Packing for national park trip intro
01:37 Phone Power
03:41 Trekking Poles
06:40 First Aid Kit
07:43 Offline Maps
10:42 Binoculars or Spotting Scope
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