The country is dotted with lots of cool and remarkable national parks. Bold travelers only have their backpacks filled with food and activity stuffs, then gather up their tent and set it up in the campsites of national parks and relax in their chosen resting destination. These parks are awesome getaways for fishing, summer hiking, or simply being one with nature.
This kind of travelers may appear to have no itinerary set in place for their travel, however, they are actually backed up by a good plan how to spend the day in their course of travel. Planning begins by choosing one among the famous national parks in Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion, which are literally crawling with campers during peak summer months. Part of the plan is to make early reservations.
Go online if you want to book your chosen campsite. If you are too busy to do this, travel agents can be enlisted to make the reservations for you from their own system. They can also book you hotel properties in national parks, campsites, and cabins.
Take note that not all national parks offer camping in the wilderness, though there are cabins that are available for renting. Cabins are cheaper alternatives to hotels or motels and they keep you closer to the park. If you are planning to make early bookings at a national park, it pays to do some research first; more importantly, if you are setting up tents or paying for chic hotel room.
Do not forget to consider the season and weather conditions if you are planning to go to national parks. Temperature in these places can go high because of their locations, which are usually in the mountains. This should prod you to bring the necessary clothing, depending on the weather.
If you plan on going to Yosemite National Park, there are certain portions of the place that always have snow. Many visitors are even surprised to see fresh snow in some areas of the park.
Choose campgrounds that provide accessibility. Avoid campsites that require bone-breaking hiking just to get to these places. Carefully consider these things first before you book your reservation.
Camping outdoors by choosing national parks can be quite an exhilarating and a fulfilling experience that will make each nerve in your body come alive. Always remember that in choosing outdoor travel spots, you can still be able to enjoy such moment, even if you are only cruising your way through nationals parks in a limited budget.
by Gary Eugene
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Cruise National Parks on a Budget
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