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
Arches Now Offers All-Terrain Wheelchairs for Its Trails Starting October 8, 2026, five Utah parks including Arches now lend all-terrain wheelchairs to visitors with mobility needs. 
Grand Canyon: North Rim Redesign Opens for Public Comment The NPS is putting three North Rim redevelopment concepts up for public comment, with meetings set for mid-October 2026, according to ksl.com. 
Death Valley: Guided Exterior Tours Return to Scotty's Castle While restoration continues, the historic grounds of Scotty's Castle are open again for guided exterior tours on a limited schedule. 
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. 
Prescribed Burn at Grant Grove: What It Means for Your Visit Starting October 13 Starting October 13, the National Park Service is running a prescribed burn across 521 acres at Grant Grove near the General Grant Tree, with smoke and possible access limits for visitors. Death Valley: Saline Valley Warm Springs Campground Partially Reopens After Fire A portion of Saline Valley Warm Springs Campground reopened September 17, 2026, but the burned Lower Springs area stays closed to the public. Grand Canyon: Water Expected Back on the South Rim by Mid-November The park is aiming for November 16, 2026 to restore water service to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, and here's what that changes for your trip. 
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. 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.