r/NationalPark Jan 08 '26

"America The Beautiful" 2026 Pass Discussion Megathread

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Effecive 11:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, January 7, 2026, all questions, comments and discussion related to the 2026 America The Beautiful Pass belong in this megathread.

Any and all other posts will be removed going forward.

In the past seven days alone, there have been 10 separate posts on the subject. Since the new design was announced, there are more than two dozen posts. That does not count the ones that have been removed for being outright duplicates of other posts. Those posts remain open and will continue to remain open barring excessive abuse in the comments.

Since the new design was announced, there have been more than two dozen.

Discussion of the subject matter is not being suppressed or silenced. It's just being organized in one location.


r/NationalPark Aug 10 '25

"Help Me Plan My Vacation" Posts

162 Upvotes

We're getting a lot (A LOT) of "help me plan my vacation" posts with little or no details. That's "low effort," and it doesn't help folks actually help you.

Yes, it's good to know that it's two adults and a 3-year-old. Or it's two adults, a teenager and a 7-year-old, etc., but they need more than that.

Give people some additional details to help them help you.

For example:

- Where are you originating your travel from?

- Do you want to fly to your destination or drive?

- If you're driving, do you prefer to camp (in national park or near) or stay in a hotel, lodge, etc. (in national park or near)?

- How many days do you have available (including travel)?

- Are there specific things you are wanting to see (mountains, snow, waterfalls, wildlife, etc.)?

- If you're looking for hikes, are there certain things you want to see while hiking? What distance hikes are you looking for? What level of intensity (easy, moderate, strenuous)?

Again, help people help you. The fewer questions that they have to ask you in advance, the quicker you're going to get the kind of information you need.


r/NationalPark 4h ago

My first time at the Tetons

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217 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 8h ago

Mt Rainer NP

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373 Upvotes

I loved this view. I went back to find the flowers but didnt see them 🤷‍♂️


r/NationalPark 7h ago

Grand Teton National Park buys 35 acres near Granite Canyon

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273 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 5h ago

I had been looking forward to visiting Bryce for years. It did not disappoint!

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106 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 5h ago

Colorado Camper Van Trip

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77 Upvotes

We just wrapped up 11 days in a camper van — stops in Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Colorado National Monument, Dinosaur, and RMNP. Already planning for next summer!


r/NationalPark 1h ago

Jasper National Park Canada; Courtsey -u/Dry_Lingonberry5370

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r/NationalPark 3h ago

Bison in Badlands National Park June 2026

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30 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 8h ago

Disappointment Peak - Anything but disappointing

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62 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 4h ago

Delicate Arch at sunrise

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24 Upvotes

Its a nice hike in the dark. I found a scorpion once.


r/NationalPark 1d ago

Grand Teton NP

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1.2k Upvotes

r/NationalPark 4h ago

Moosie

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16 Upvotes

Moose is loose in RMNP


r/NationalPark 42m ago

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone earlier this month

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r/NationalPark 3h ago

Friendly wildlife last weekend @ GCNP

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10 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 1d ago

Rocky Mountain National Park

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639 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 23h ago

Twelve-second video of Crater Lake

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213 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 8h ago

Curtain Fig National Park, Queensland, Australia.

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15 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 22h ago

Roaring river rapids in Glasier NP

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143 Upvotes

My only trip to the park. I had perfect weather but didnt hike much.


r/NationalPark 20h ago

Lehman Cave

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85 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 1d ago

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand - my peronal favourite NP on the planet

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600 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 1d ago

My first time visiting Glacier National Park — now I understand why people call it the Crown of the Continent

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220 Upvotes

I visited Glacier National Park in July, and it's my absolute favorite national park to date, bar none. I was also lucky enough to spot a bear 🐻 on the last day


r/NationalPark 1h ago

hello im plannng a trip to grand Teton/Yellowstone where do i start? and is there near by cities i should stay in budget friendly ? im going for 4 days its my first time ever there will be renting a car also any itinerary's? you would recomend i am an early bird so would like to see the parks early

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r/NationalPark 1d ago

Old Faithful never disappoints 😍

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68 Upvotes

r/NationalPark 23h ago

Steptoe butte

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46 Upvotes