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| Angel's Landing in Zion National Park |
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| East Entrance into Zion National Park |
1) Get the facts straight about the national park. I would recommend researching what there is to do, looking up safety hazards, directions, and general advice. Go to the National Park Service's website HERE as a starting point. I would also recommend going on the blogosphere and seeing what the internet folk have to say about your destination. See what I like to get up to in national parks HERE and HERE.
2) Figure out where and how you are going to sleep. Where are you going to stay? Do you intend on camping, glamping, or staying at a hotel/motel? How far is the said staying place from the national park?
3) Get your general life needs straight. What are you going to do about food? Do NOT forget water bottles. Remember to pack according to the weather (do NOT forget SPF). In my experience, national parks tend to get really cold at night, so always remember to bring some autumn/winter clothes. Oh, and make sure you have super comfy shoes with good traction because there is going to be a lot of walking involved.
4) Determine how you are going to travel once in the national park. Many of them have shuttle services during the spring/summer months, which means less hassle on your park. If you plan on driving around the park during peak season, be ready to hunt for parking on sites.
5) Have a schedule of some sorts ready to go. There are a lot of things to do in national parks. Of course, part of the fun is seeing where the adventure will take you. However, it never hurts to know what there is to do and how to go about doing it. I would recommend printing out a list of things to do and places to see and using it as a sounding board for your daily plans during your trip.
6) When you arrive at the park, go to the Visitor's Center. This is the place to get maps and advice form Park Rangers. Trust me, it's worth it.
7) Be safe and have a blast!
2) Figure out where and how you are going to sleep. Where are you going to stay? Do you intend on camping, glamping, or staying at a hotel/motel? How far is the said staying place from the national park?
3) Get your general life needs straight. What are you going to do about food? Do NOT forget water bottles. Remember to pack according to the weather (do NOT forget SPF). In my experience, national parks tend to get really cold at night, so always remember to bring some autumn/winter clothes. Oh, and make sure you have super comfy shoes with good traction because there is going to be a lot of walking involved.
4) Determine how you are going to travel once in the national park. Many of them have shuttle services during the spring/summer months, which means less hassle on your park. If you plan on driving around the park during peak season, be ready to hunt for parking on sites.
5) Have a schedule of some sorts ready to go. There are a lot of things to do in national parks. Of course, part of the fun is seeing where the adventure will take you. However, it never hurts to know what there is to do and how to go about doing it. I would recommend printing out a list of things to do and places to see and using it as a sounding board for your daily plans during your trip.
6) When you arrive at the park, go to the Visitor's Center. This is the place to get maps and advice form Park Rangers. Trust me, it's worth it.
7) Be safe and have a blast!
Best Wishes,
The Pseudo Southerner
The Pseudo Southerner
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