If you love a real adventure when you go walking, USA holidays to national parks could be exactly what you’re after. You have so much to choose from when you head to the USA on your walking holiday. World-famous national parks such as Yellowstone and Yosemite attract thousands of visitors every year, and lesser-known ones like Isle Royale provide a great escape for walking enthusiasts. For hikers who enjoy walking, USA national parks can be a fantastic treat for hikers of all abilities. So if you want the adventure of a lifetime, here are a few recommendations for things you need to know before you go.

Getting In

There are a few things to consider when you plan to visit America to go walking. USA holiday planners should firstly remember that there are fees for entry to most of the national parks. The entry fees vary per park from $5 to $25 per week for entry with a car, although some of the smaller and lesser-known national parks are free to visit.

Don’t let the entry fee decide which is the best park to visit though as some of the lesser-known parks provide a fantastic experience to get away into the wild. However, special passes are available for year-round access to provide you with even more opportunities for some great walking. USA park authorities should be able to provide these to you if you want to visit more than one.

Finding Information

Normally the best places to get information about the national parks are in the visitors’ centres. Most parks will have well-equipped visitors’ centres where you can find out about weather conditions for your visit, discover what activities are available, and learn more about the wildlife of the park. When you first arrive at a park to start walking, USA national park rangers are your best bet for a whole wealth of expert knowledge. They will also be able to provide you with information on the various hiking trails as well as up-to-date advice on any situations on the park you need to know about.

Plan in Advance

It’s important to plan your trip in advance when you head to a national park to go walking. USA national parks can be very popular, especially some of the more famous ones, so if you are planning to camp it can be worth booking your camping spot months in advance. The same is true if you are hoping to experience backcountry hiking and camping, for which you will often need a special permit. These can be very popular so get one early to avoid disappointment. However, for the less-visited parks you can generally just turn up and go ahead with your trip.

Enjoy Your Walking Holiday

Walking holidays in the USA are a great way of enjoying a great-value and exciting holiday. Just make sure you do some planning before you go and you’ll have a fantastic walking experience to remember.

Author Bio: Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. They offer over 250 guided group walking holidays in over 90 different countries. Join our walking USA tours with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, and you will see scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices.

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