5 Places to Stay Near the Parklands

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. 

Giving Tuesday: How to Give Back to Parks

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 2022 Holiday Staff Gift Guide

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!

Parks Project x Her Trails Recap

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! 

Fall Foraging

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

Yosemite Facelift 2022

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.

Sunday Scaries: Terrifying Tales from Parklands 

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

Leave No Trace: Campfire Safety

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. 

Inflation Reduction Act

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. 

Powers Island Clean Up

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. 

Parks Project Heads to the Catskills

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…

Forest Bathing

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! 

The Dark Side of Geotagging

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

Places to Stay in the Catskills

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

Catskills: The Long Path

Ten trailheads to pick up along the Catskills Long Path

Catskills Q&A with Hassan Basagic

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. 

World Ranger Day Interview: Ranger Jane Rodgers

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

90s Blockbuster Hits

Let’s rewind and take a look at five of our favorite 90s blockbusters featuring scenes filmed in the National Parks!

7 Ways to be a Better Trail User (According to a Trail Builder)

Beyond the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace, here are seven more tips to be a superstar visitor next time you’re out on the trail.

Top 5 Places to See Wild Horses in the US

From Hawaii to North Carolina, here are some of the best places to see wild horses in the United States.

Yellowstone Photo Essay

Parks Project is dedicated to protecting our parklands, and we find inspiration in the incredible people and places that we have the privilege to support.  One of those unique and truly special places is Yellowstone National Park. 

Zac Cowell

Introducing Zac Cowell, the Parks Project vintage curator based out of Pennsylvania. With a passion for conservation and resource management, Zac's love for vintage stems from the way it allows him to contribute to decreasing the fast fashion cycle and reducing his environmental impact.

Zion Travel Tips & Tricks

Traveling to Zion National Park soon? Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your trip!

10 Actions for Earth Month

We want to inspire you to take action to protect the earth that we all share! In the spirit of earth month, we created a list of eco-friendly actions that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine; we challenge you to do one new green action each day to create a more sustainable lifestyle. Although these actions may seem small, they can turn into meaningful change if everyone takes part, so inspire your family and friends to join in!

Want to Hike Angles Landing this Summer?

Zion National Park is piloting a permit program to hike Angels Landing. In response to the damage done by overcrowding on the trail, the open lottery for permits limits the number of hikers on this popular destination route. 

How to Take Care of the Land You Recreate On

Our National Parks are home to endless opportunities for anyone, whether you are an experienced adventurer or casual sightseer. Here are some points to keep in mind while you are enjoying the outdoors.

10 Ways to Be a Great Volunteer in Parks

Last-Minute Camping in Oregon State Parks

Planning a last-minute overnight adventure? Here's a shortlist of where we camp and how without a reservation.

The Ultimate Oregon Road Trip

Oregon is one of the best states to road trip in. From epic coastlines to roading waterfalls to magical forests, the state truly has a little bit of everything. We’ve highlighted our favorite stops in Oregon that are a must do when planning a road trip throughout the state. Let’s get exploring!