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As the days grow longer and the nights get warmer, you may find yourself heading outside to your local forest or mountains for a fun camping trip! Here are some tips to consider as you plan your next outdoor adventure. As always, be sure to leave it better than you found it!

Warmer temps are here and we’re itching to get out on the water. Interested in water-related activities in the national parks? We’ve compiled a list of 6 parks to visit to get your feet wet.

We've provided a list of national parks that offer some of the best experiences for climbers of all levels. Whether you are just starting out your climbing journey or have been sending it for years, be sure to check out these national parks for some epic routes!

From Joshua Tree’s sunny desert, to the lush forest of the Great Smoky Mountains, there is something for everyone to enjoy! In celebration of Earth Month and National Park Week, we asked some of our staff members which national park they enjoy the most. If you haven’t already, check out some of these parks and add them to your next trip!

Springtime looks a little different across the country; some places, like Yosemite National Park, are still covered in snow, while others, like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, are seeing blooming wildflowers. As the weather starts to warm up, we’re itching to get back outdoors. Need some inspiration? Here are 5 activities to try this spring! 

We couldn’t be more excited to get outside and explore this spring! Check out our list of waterfalls to chase across the national parks.

We’re diving deeper into the national parks with a spotlight on the people who connect with them internally whether that’s through a career, a lifestyle, a passion, or simply being a local. 

Members of the Parks Project team met up with Her Trails, Sierra Club regulars, and volunteers to do some trail restoration work on the Dead Horse Trail in Topanga State Park. 

California is home to the most national parks in the country—there are 9 parks within the state’s boundaries! From the Channel Islands to Yosemite, each park has unique features for visitors to explore. We’ve put together a short list of activities to try during your next visit—remember to leave no trace and happy adventuring!

There are so many beautiful parks in the golden state, from grand national parks like Yosemite to iconic city parks like Griffith. In honor of our newest California-themed collection, we asked members of our staff what their favorite park. Be sure to add these road trip worthy parks to your next visit!

Curious which parks require reservations in 2023? Check out this blog post for more information on dates, permits, and reservations.

Have you ever been curious what a Parks Project volunteer event looks like? Take a look through our latest event with Tree People at Coldwater Canyon.

With nearly 50,000 acres of evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and subalpine summits, Acadia National Park has something for everyone! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite places to adventure responsibly in Acadia. Check it out: 

Looking for the perfect place to stay near Acadia National Park? We’ve got you covered!Whether you’re seeking a classic inn in Downtown Bar Harbor or a quiet retreat on the quiet side of the island, we’ve got options for everyone. Check it out:

Whether you're on the trail or in the comfort of your own home, here's a list of ten ways to make a positive environmental impact and leave it better!

We’re diving deeper into the national parks with a spotlight on the people who connect with them internally whether that’s through a career, a lifestyle, a passion, or simply being a local. Kayla Allen is an artist who has a goal of painting in all 63 national parks. You can follow her parks journey through her TikTok and Instagram pages @thecolorfulkayak along with her Youtube channel. 

To celebrate Giving Tuesday this year we teamed up with HER Trails on a morning clean up run. Here's a recap of the day's events: 

Whether you’re looking to cross the Northern Lights off your bucket list, add astronomy festivals to your 2023 calendar, or are just seeking a few nights away from artificial lighting, we’ve compiled a list of our five favorite Dark Sky Parks and their noteworthy attractions.

If you’re planning a trip to one of our top ten fall/winter parks, you might be interested in checking out some of our favorite cabins, lodges, and inns nearby. In addition to their proximity to the national parks, these stays offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to reconnect with the great outdoors. 

At Parks Project, we believe it is our duty to promote, preserve, and protect parklands for future generations. Through volunteering and donations, we are working with 34 unique projects ranging from trail maintenance and habitat restoration, to funding critical programming in parks. This Giving Tuesday, we're asking our friends and family to give back in their own way. Need some help getting started? Here’s a list of ways to give back to parklands!

Parks Project has gifts for everyone on your list—from the homebody to the adventure-seeker. In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, we asked some people from the Parks Project team what they'll be gifting their loved-ones this year. For more gift inspiration, check out our gift finder!

In August, Parks Project partnered with HER Trails for a trail run and clean up day in Will Rogers Park outside of LA. We asked Bec Wilcock, founder of HER Trails, a couple questions regarding HER work to build this new outdoor community for women, check them out! 

In honor of National Mushroom Day (October 15th), we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite mushrooms to forage in autumn. 

The Parks Project team headed to the beautiful red rock canyons of Zion National Park for a company-wide retreat. Many members of the team, who work mostly remote, met for the first time in person during this three-day park adventure. 

Last week the Parks Project team took part in the annual Yosemite Facelift event, where multiple outdoor brands and volunteers get together to focus on restoring Yosemite.

A collection of terrifying tales that will make you think twice about walking around alone in parklands

As a wise bear once said, only you can prevent wildfires. With the exception of burn bans and other legal regulations, you don’t have to give up campfire quality time in order to prevent wildfires—as long as you’re striving to create a minimum impact fire. 

With the recent Washburn fire in Yosemite and extreme flooding in Yellowstone, Joshua Tree, and Death Valley, park lovers are truly in need of some good climate news. Luckily for us, we recently received some great news for planet Earth: the House of Representatives just passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest investment the U.S has made in combating climate change. 

Parks Project teamed up with volunteers under the guidance of our Field Crew Leader Sydney Marsman and Volunteer Coordinator David Thomas of the National Park Service to clean up trash in Powers Island. 

Not too far from NYC is home to the great Catskills mountain range. We had the chance last weekend to dedicate a couple days to not only exploring the area but volunteering at the Catskills Visitors Center. Here’s how it went…

With the rise of digital burnout, disconnecting from our screens and reconnecting with nature is more important now than ever before; although outdoor exercise is a great way to get your heart-rate up while spending some time outside, it’s also important to unwind and relax in the outdoors, which is why we love forest bathing! 

Geotagging: what is it, why does it matter, and why do we avoid doing it?

Looking for a place the lodge in the Catskills? We've got you covered.

Ten trailheads to pick up along the Catskills Long Path

We asked Hassan Basagic—an outdoor explorist and geographer who grew up local to the Catskills area in Hunter & Tannersville, New York—some questions about the Catskills. 

To learn more about the life of a park ranger, we interviewed Ranger Jane Rodgers of Joshua Tree National Park