National Parks Collecting

About National Parks Collecting

Forget stamp collecting – let's go national parks collecting! If you love the national parks in the USA, then you’re in the right place. You’ll get help with national parks trip planning. Learn what to expect on hikes and scenic drives. Discover fun facts about the national parks in America. Find out what to see and do in the US national parks. Whether you’re about to visit your first park or up to number 63, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to have the absolute best experiences when you’re on your national park trips. I’m James Ian and I’m a national park expert. I’ve been featured in USA Today’s annual National Parks special print edition and numerous online publications. I have my own website Parks Collecting and have helped over 500 people plan their trips with my detailed published itineraries. So, let’s start collecting information, experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Publisher

James Ian

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2024

Latest episode

31 May 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 May 2026

   If You’re Visiting Yellowstone for the First Time, Listen To This

   Are you planning your first trip to Yellowstone? It’s a large park with lots to do and planning a Yellowstone trip can be confusing. 🔸🔸YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ITINERARIES 🔸🔸 ➡️ Get 1, 2, 3, and 4-day itineraries: https://parkscollecting.com/yellowstone-itinerary/ 🔸🔸HIGHLIGHTS 🔸🔸 In this Yellowstone National Park First-Timer’s Guide, James Ian shares a practical first-time visitor’s overview of Yellowstone, explaining why the park is easy to plan badly d...

2. 

   24 May 2026

   If You’re Visiting Acadia for the First Time, Watch This

   If you’re visiting Acadia National Park for the first time and have just started planning your Acadia trip, this episode is for you. 🔸 ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ITINERARIES 🔸 ➡️ Get 1, 2, 3, and 4-day itineraries: https://parkscollecting.com/acadia-national-park-itinerary/ 🔸HIGHLIGHTS 🔸 James Ian introduces an overview for first-time planners visiting Acadia National Park, emphasizing that the park is fragmented, crowded in peak season, and highly timing...

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   17 May 2026

   If You’re Planning Olympic for the First Time, Listen to This

   Planning an Olympic National Park trip? In this episode, James Ian shares a beginner‑friendly Olympic National Park Guide to help you confidently plan your trip. 🔸OLYMPIC ITINERARIES 🔸 ➡️ Get 1, 2, 3 and 4-day itineraries for Olympic National Park 🔸HIGHLIGHTS 🔸 James explains how to experience the diverse ecosystems of the park, including mountains, temperate rainforests, lakes, and rugged Pacific beaches. Since there are no roads crossing the park and most of the par...

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192,903

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Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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45

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

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