Don't forget travel insurance!

It’s likely that there’s a National Park within your reach to go discover! National Park week is next month (April 21 – 29) and summer is around the corner, even if it doesn’t quite feel like it yet. Both of these are perfect reasons to get out and explore America’s many National Parks.

Research

Not sure which National Park to put at the top of your list? Visit nps.gov for a complete list of National Parks. You can search by state or check out some of the interesting events happening throughout the parks.

Timing

Some National Parks can get crowded during peak season, try visiting during shoulder seasons (right when kids go back to school or before they get out). If you’re traveling with kids and summer travel is easiest, try timing some early morning visits to the park or later evening under a full moon. You’ll get to experience less crowds and feel like you have the park to yourself.

Junior Rangers

Speaking of traveling with kids, National Parks are a great destination for little ones. The National Park System has an activity based Junior Ranger program conducted in almost all parks which allows kids the opportunity to “explore, learn, and protect” as the Junior Ranger motto says.

There’s an App

The point of visiting a National Park might be to escape your electronics, but there are some apps that could help make your trip even better. National Parks by National Geographic offers park guides and interactive maps. AllTrails shows you all the trails you can take and tracks your progress. There’s even a compass app for any wandering you plan to do.

Protect our Parks

Take only pictures, and leave only footprints. When you visit a National Park leave it in a better condition that you found it. If you see trash, throw it out. Don’t disturb the animals. Help to protect our parks so that generations to come can visit these beautiful places.

Pack Travel Insurance

Whether you’re flying or driving to your destination a travel insurance plan from Travel Guard can be there for you. Travel Guard’s around the clock assistance can go to work on your behalf re-booking delayed or cancelled flights, re-booking hotel or lodging, assisting with medical referrals, and more.  

To find out more simply call 800.851.0048, visit www.travelguard.com, or ask your travel agent.

Expenses incurred from third-party vendors for assistance services not part of a filed insurance plan are the responsibility of the traveler.

Established in 1872 Yellowstone is the oldest National Park in the United States. The park sees over 4 million visitors every year.2 With sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and the Grizzly and Wolf Discover Center it’s no wonder why so many people come to visit. Yellowstone is 3,472 square miles and spans three states so it’ll take more than one visit to hit everything!

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2: http://www.yellowstone.co/stats.htm

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