National Parks Tips + Tricks

Plan Your Park Trip

This deck is made for planners. Use each card to choose the best season, trip length, and park experience, then check the official NPS website before you go for the latest updates on reservations, timed entry, closures, road conditions, construction, and weather.

How to use the cards

Season = our recommended time to visit.
Duration = how long to plan your entire park visit, not how long the activity will take.
Icons = quick planning tools to compare trip style and advance prep.

Plan ahead

Some popular parks require reservations, timed entry, permits, or advance bookings for lodging, campgrounds, tours, and activities. The earlier you plan, the more options you’ll have.

Stay flexible

Rules can change by park, season, and year. Even if you are traveling at the last minute, check the official park page before arriving.

Before you go

Always review the NPS website for:

• reservations and entry requirements
• closures and alerts
  
• road and weather conditions
• construction and park changes
• tours, permits, and activity availability

HAPPY EXPLORING!