🏆 Top 10 Must See National Parks with Your RV!

ℹ️ About the Episode
It's National Park Week. Yeah, we had this planned for months! Okay, so it's more of a coincidence—but a good one, because some of our most special travel memories were born in the National Parks ... including the "final countdown." (You'll have to watch the episode to figure that one out!)
Perhaps National Park Week doesn't have the same notoriety as Shark Week, but it should! So far we've been to 27 of the 63 National Parks, and we plan to visit 10 more this year. Eight of those will be first-time visits for us. While we were preparing for this video, we decided to visit all 63. After all, Trish has the official National Park passport now! In this episode, we share our Top 10 National Parks by order of establishment, because they're all so incredible it's impossible to pick a favorite. Did you know that President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Land Grant on June 30, 1864, protecting the Yosemite Valley so future generations could enjoy its natural beauty? That's just one of 10 fun facts you'll learn in this episode. :) We also share some of the key attractions, hot spots, campgrounds, hikes, and scenic drives. This video might be our longest ever, but we cover a lot of ground (literally) and overlay our own footage from past visits. Please let us know if you enjoy these travel guide-style videos, as we have ideas for more similar videos to help you plan your travels and make lifelong memories!

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Chapters:
0:00 KYD
0:55 National Park Inspo
3:16 #SummerToRemember '22
5:57 National Park Overview
7:34 Yellowstone National Park
10:47 Yosemite National Park
14:22 Glacier National Park
18:45 Rocky Mountain National Park
22:04 Grand Canyon National Park
24:48 Acadia National Park
28:15 Zion National Park
32:24 Grand Teton National Park
35:16 Great Smoky Mountains
39:27 Arches National Park
43:25 National Park Resources
44:15 Five Scenic Drives
49:58 Dry Tortugas National Park

[colingoldthorpe]

We Just wrapped a 2 week England and Scotland trip yesterday !!! As much as a i love North America for scenery. The United KIngdom just crushes us with their History. Saw both the Queens Jewels in London also saw the Queen of Scotland's Jewels, Tower of London, Natural history museum, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, York Minster, Beverley Minster, Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Hadrians Wall toured Roman settlements in York followed by Viking Settlements. Walked on the graves of Knights from 0ver a 1000 years ago. Traveled by train and Air and walked over 60 miles in 2 weeks. Time to relax for a few weeks, my feet are in tatters!!!!

[Dachdogoriginal]

Yosemite absolutely blew my mind. I'm in Washington. I can't wait for you to see Hurricane Ridge. Also go see the Hoh Rainforest and Sol duc hot springs resort. After hiking, if needed order you burgers/food, then go take your shower and the food will be ready when you get done.
Some amazing hiking at Sunrise, Rainier. Go down to Shadow Lake slightly southwest of the parking lot, then head up to the Fremont fire lookout. This will take all day. There and back. Absolutely phenomenal!!! One of my favorite things I gave done. And I've traveled the planet a fair bit.

[tonycathyhickman]

What a great refresher to our favorites! While you’re on your way to Shenandoah National Park, try to drive some or all of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 469 miles, no stoplights ! It’s an absolutely beautiful drive. Many gorgeous, well marked overlooks. Also, on your trip out to Washington State, try to see Leavenworth, Washington. Beautiful, mountain village

[CorgiMom]

This is definitely on my list of favorite KYD videos, ever! What fun your family has had at all these great parks! I am blessed to live in a town with Olympic NP in our backyard, “where the Olympics meet the sea”. You have a big treat in store! Thanks for the Top 10 review.

[doug]

We just got home from 5 days at Capital Reef NP. Some tips if you go. The pies at the Gifford House are really that good but get there early. On busy days they sell out in two hours. All the trails along highway 24 and the scenic drive are very busy. You have to be there early or late at any of them to get a parking spot.

There are 2 canyon hikes in the park where you will have the hike all to yourself. Surprise Canyon and Headquarters Canyon are fantastic hikes, as good as any in the park but zero crowds. We did both and we were the only car at each trailhead.

Lastly, have dinner at Hunt & Gather. You will need reservations but it one of the best restaurants you will ever eat at. Seriously.

[paxfamilychiro]

There IS NOT a KYD I haven’t seen!!! And……THIS is the best one EVER!!! I the extended length…..the only thing better than KYD is MORE KYD!!!! Thanks Marc and Trish! My wife, 3 boys, and I are PROUD to be KYD insiders!!!! Keep keepin’ your daydream!!!

[billandmaryoshea]

Watching this again tonight and noting how well Tricia turns a phrase. Love that lady! And Marc spot on with the music!

[learchy]

Love all the info! I'll keep a look out for a meet up when you come to WA. You'll love the Olympics and Mt. Rainier. I live in an area I get to see Mt. Rainier pretty much daily and the Olympics on a clear sunny day. WA has some beautiful places to visit. From the ocean to the dessert to the mountains, lakes and rivers, so fun to explore!

[yertlet.turtle]

Really enjoy see you and the family. Watching them grow into wonderful adults. Hey such an awesome summer planned. My husband and I bicycled Cades Cove. Look for the special times to do that. No cars. Back in 2004 we traveled the states, Alaska too, made it to 21 state parks in 5 months. Before social media. I kept a journal and took over 3000 pictures. Thank you for a loving walk down memory lane 💝 God bless your family. See you on the trail.

[FloppyFish]

47:17 Shenandoah National Park. I've Backpacked the whole thing, and I can tell you, you're going to love it.

[numbskulzmom]

You guys need to come to Leavenworth Wa in the fall it’s stunning here ❤️

[kathyerikson]

We have been to 7 of your top ten. Loved each and every one of them .We’ve had a passport book for about 5 years. I love that it encourages us to stop at National Park sites. Even the presidential sites are interesting and fun. Love seeing everyone getting their stamps.

[JJ-Journeys]

Great Video! Timing for this video was perfect. We are doing Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons this year so your info was right on time. We did the Grand Canyon and Zion last year so the video brought back great memories. Thanks and Safe Travels!! Happy Easter!!

[jasonjanik]

Thanks for all the great info as always!
We are headed to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon in June. It will be our longest road trip since buying our first TT last year. All of the major stuff is all planned out and reservations have been made, now it is time to start really diving in and finding all of the offbeat and “spectacular” spots and hikes to visit while we are there. The “ask the locals” advise is great too.
Can’t wait!
Thanks again Trish and Marc!
Love watching your channel!

[srice]

Great "spectacular" video! One of my favorite National Parks is Black Canyon of the Gunnison. I have been there twice and loved it both times. I think part of what I loved was that it wasn't very busy and had some great views.

[escalade]

Our National Parks are truly treasures. Such insight of our forefathers to preserve these lands for future generations to cherish & enjoy. Great Video, guys!

[robertarohwer]

What a fantastic video! You made my day in that, at age 77, we've been to almost ALL of your top 10 (plus a few) so I feel like our trips were successes and could not agree more with your assessments! AND.. Road to the Sun is out of this world. We went in early spring... when the ice was just melting, and every road had a waterfall. Amazing! All the way around outstanding!

[jolenecreech]

I agree with all you said . We stayed at West Glacier KOA…in a cabin. It was FANTASTIC ! That campground is absolutely beautiful! Happy Easter 🐣 Marc and Trish and family (Charlie too!). 🐰🐇💜👍

[richardpruitt]

The bus ride to the end of the trail in Denali is totally worth the time. I saw more wildlife per hour there than any other place I’ve been. They give you time for some short hikes too.

[willneverrememberit]

We started in 2013 with our first National Park trip. We've now visited 61 of the 63 and revisited some many times over. Hoping to complete the list by next year. Great video.