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Portrait of Jocelyn Pion
Portrait of Jocelyn Pion

American Parks editorial team

Jocelyn Pion

Founder and editor in chief

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

Guides

16 national parks covered by Jocelyn for American Parks.

Articles

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