US Parks Guide
An independent guide to United States national parks. This site is not affiliated with the National Park Service. Start with the parks published so far, and check official sources before travel.
Wyoming (WY)
Montana (MT)
Idaho (ID)
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Browse by state or region below, or search the directory. Only published parks are listed.
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More state pages are added as parks are published. Other states are not linked to empty pages.
Featured park
Yellowstone National Park — established March 1, 1872, the first national park, about 2.2 million acres across WY, MT and ID.
Featured for editorial reasons: it is the first national park and the guide’s published flagship park. This does not mean it is the best park for every visitor.
Source: nps.gov/yell. Check official information before travel, because details can change.
Independent guide disclaimer: This is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the National Park Service.
Data sources: National Park Service (nps.gov/yell) and OpenStreetMap.
Safety note: Conditions change — check official advisories before going.
Trails
Park trails are listed on park pages. Trails in this panel are general, not a substitute for official trail information.
Trails change with season, weather and closures. Check official sources before you go.
Camping & Lodging
Park lodging and camping details are on park pages. This panel is a general overview, not a booking page.
Reservations and availability change. Check official sources before you book.
Activities
Activities are listed on park pages. This panel is a general overview.
Activities depend on season, weather and park rules. Check official sources before you go.
Fees & Passes — summary
Yellowstone — Private, non-commercial vehicle: $35 · Motorcycle: $30 · Per person (16+, foot, bike, ski): $20. A $100 non-U.S. resident surcharge applies to non-resident annual and single-park passes, beginning in 2026. Fees change; check official sources before travel.
Annual pass: America the Beautiful — National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass: $80 (U.S. resident). Non-residents: $250 (2026). Fees change; check official sources before travel.
Park access does not include lodging, food, rental equipment or entrance to separately ticketed attractions.
Alerts & Safety
Alerts are general information, not a substitute for official advisories.
No alert has been invented. Check official advisories before travel.
Conditions change — check official advisories before going.
Winter roads, wildlife and weather can affect travel. Check official sources before you go.
Do not approach wildlife. Store food safely. Check official safety guidance before travel.
Weather & Seasons
Spring: Seasonal detail is added as parks are published.
Summer: Seasonal detail is added as parks are published.
Fall: Seasonal detail is added as parks are published.
Winter: Seasonal detail is added as parks are published.
Weather varies by elevation and location. Check official forecasts before travel.
Map
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Parks shown are published parks only.
Plan your trip
Full route planning with drive times is coming in Phase 2 — for now, parks matching your interest.
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