How Jocelyn approaches travel
« A national park trip begins with preparation: reaching the right trailhead at sunrise, permit in hand, with the practical details already settled. »
Fifteen days, six national parks and an RV started the project. Jocelyn came home determined to return better prepared. He read the official documentation and recorded, park by park, what matters when planning: permits, seasonal windows, shuttles and real driving distances. Publishing that work became American Parks. He now directs its editorial line, maps and illustration system.
Three parks they recommend without hesitation
Yellowstone Idaho · Montana · Wyoming Le premier parc du monde, et toujours celui qui fixe la barre : geysers, canyon, bisons. Zion Utah Des parois rouges, une rivière pour sentier : le parc qui convertit les hésitants. Grand Canyon Arizona L’échelle qu’aucune photo ne rend, et une rive nord que presque personne ne pousse.
Guides
16 national parks covered by Jocelyn for American Parks.
Articles
Death Valley Extreme Heat Warning: October 4 to 9, 2026 An Extreme Heat Warning covers the low-lying areas of Death Valley through October 9: up to 110°F by day, 85°F at night. Here's how to plan. 
Yosemite: Dome Fire Still Active in the North of the Park The Dome Fire stayed active overnight on September 18, 2026, in Yosemite, with moderate activity to the north and northwest. Yosemite Turns 136: The 1890 Law That Sealed It All Yosemite National Park marks the 136th anniversary of its official creation by Congress, signed into law on October 1, 1890, according to WHSV. 
Great Sand Dunes: Three Deep Creek Crossings on Medano Pass Road Creek crossings 3, 4, and 5 on the Medano Pass Primitive Road are running deep right now, so use caution and bring a capable vehicle. 
Zion: The Scenic Route to the East Entrance Is Closed Until Further Notice The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is partially closed between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance. Here's what that means for your visit. 
Grand Canyon: $100 More Per Person for International Visitors Since early 2026, every non-U.S. visitor pays a $100 surcharge to enter the Grand Canyon, according to knpr.org. Grand Canyon: The North Rim Shifts to Fall Operations October 15 Two scenic North Rim roads close from October 15 to November 3, 2026 for road repairs. Here's what to know before you go. 
Channel Islands: Up to 80% of Torrey Pines at Risk After Record Fire The park's largest fire on record could wipe out 60 to 80% of Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines, according to an initial assessment. 
Rocky Mountain's Old Fall River Road Closes to Cars October 6, 2026 The mountain road switches to its winter schedule, closed to vehicles in early October with two maintenance windows when no one can get through.