Location: Utah

Coordinates: 37°35′N 112°11′W / 37.583°N 112.183°W 

Established: February 25, 1928 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm

Phone: (435) 834-5322 

Internet Service: I have used different services here in the past inside and outside of the park. I will have to update next time I am here.

Dogs allowed: Inside the park dogs are allowed on any paved surface, so unfortunately not the trails into the canyon.

Helpful Hint: Limited number of free camping spots just outside of the park, no check in needed it is first come first serve and you can stay for up to 14 days.

Not exactly one location, but I see the trail as a must travel. See my Oregon Trail page for more details.

Location: Starts in Independence, MO

Coordinates: 39.0911° N, 94.4155° W 

Established: NA

Website: https://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm

Phone: NA

Internet Service: Dependent on location, but had pretty good service along the way using Verizon.

Dogs allowed: Dependent on where you are.

Helpful Hint: Take your time as there is a lot to see.

Location: Wyoming

Coordinates: 43.7904° N, 110.6818° W 

Established: February 26, 1929 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm

Phone:  (307) 739-3399 

Internet Service: Had a good connection with Verizon, AT&T was spotty, and could not connect with T-Mobil.

Dogs allowed: No, but are in the surrounding Bridger-Teton trails unless otherwise posted.

Helpful Hint: There is free Camping down the road from the park. If you take a left out of the park there will be a road on the right down a ways that will lead to some area to camp. You can stay for up to 5 nights, no need to check in with anyone.

Location: Utah

Coordinates: 37°18′N 113°00′W / 37.300°N 113.000°W 

Established: November 19, 1919 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm

Phone: (435) 772-3256 

Internet Service: Did not try to connect.

Dogs allowed: On the Pa’rus Trail 

Helpful Hint: Parking can fill up quick if you are arriving later in the morning or after park in town and take a shuttle or walk in (by equipment rental). Bring water and stay within your limits when choosing the trails to hike.

Location: North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°58′N 103°27′W / 46.967°N 103.450°W 

Established: November 10, 1978 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm

Phone: (701) 623-4466 

Internet Service: Did not try to connect.

Dogs allowed: On a 6' leash they are allowed on the road shoulders, sidewalk, parking areas, and campgrounds. Unfortunately not on the trails.

Helpful Hint: Nice drive with pull offs by trails to hike, a lot of Bison to see (do not approach).

Location: South Dakota

Coordinates: 43°45′N 102°30′W / 43.750°N 102.500°W 

Established: November 10, 1978 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/badl/index.htm

Phone: (605) 433-5361 

Internet Service: Had a good connection, not sure if I was using Verizon, T-Mobil, or AT&T

Dogs allowed: Not sure on the trails as I wasn't there for that, but around camp is fine and outside the park. Watch out for Bison and other animals.

Helpful Hint: There is some free camping down a gravel road, you will drive for awhile and it will be on the left. First come first serve, no need to check in.

Location: Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°11′13″N 86°06′04″W / 37.18694°N 86.10111°W 

Established: July 1, 1941 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm

Phone: (270) 758-2180 

Internet Service: Did not try to connect.

Dogs allowed: Not in the caves, you can walk in the parking lot.

Helpful Hint: Take the tour of the cave!

Location: Wyoming

Coordinates: 44.5902° N, 104.7146° W 

Established: September 24, 1906 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm

Phone: (307) 467-5283 

Internet Service: Did not try to connect.

Dogs allowed: Not on the trails.

Helpful Hint: Park in the shade, doesn't take that long to walk around.

Location: South Dakota

Coordinates:43.8803° N, 103.4538° W 

Established: March 3, 1925 

Construction Started: October 4, 1927 

Added to NRHP: October 4, 1927 

Website: https://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm

Phone: (605) 574-2523 

Internet Service: Did not try to connect.

Dogs allowed: Not outside the parking lot

Helpful Hint: I was here once they opened for the day and only saw one other couple.

Location: Arkansas

Coordinates: 34.0294° N, 93.6668° W

Established: March 13, 1972

Website: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/crater-diamonds-state-park/camping

Phone: (870) 285-3113 

Internet Service: Had a good connection using Verizon, T-Mobile was alright

Dogs allowed: Yes on a 6' leash.

Helpful Hint: Get there early, they open at 8 AM and close at 4 PM, you can rent equipment on the lower level.