National Park Newbies

Discover Your Next National Park!

Weekly Stories from America’s National Parks


Welcome to National Park Newbies!

We’ll help you plan your first (or next) National Parks trip!

Take our advice (or learn from our mistakes!) as you read about our adventures across the U.S.

So, whether you are a beginner or an expert, we hope National Park Newbies inspires you to get outside!

Saint Mary Overlook with Hiker

About Us

Experience National Parks

Like a Pro.

We’re Gus and Katie from National Park Newbies. Our mission is to help you discover our wonderful U.S. National Parks. We’ll share all of our favorite places to visit, hike and explore from our 21+ national park road trips. Welcome!