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It’s a wonderful time to explore America’s stunning protected spaces.  There are over 431 protected sites across the country, of which 63 are national parks.  But for most of us, visiting a national park isn’t easy.  Trips like that often require a road trip or a flight, evening accommodations, and precious days off of work.  

Luckily, you can experience the beauty of America’s natural treasures from the comfort of your own home.  One Planet Life has created a virtual tour of some of our favorite national spaces. 

Take a tour of several American parks with OPL’s exclusive insider’s guides.

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes in the US and is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It overwhelms our senses with its geologic beauty. Check out OPL’s Insider’s Guide.

North Cascades National Park

If you love vast native wilderness, turquoise water, and majestic trees, add North Cascades to the top of your bucket list. Discover this beautiful national park with OPL’s Insider’s Guide.

Arches National Park

Arches is truly breathtaking, featuring sculptured red rock sceneries created from 100 million years of erosion and weathering. Take a virtual tour with OPL’s Insider’s Guide.

Mesa Verde National Park

The cliff palaces, tools, pottery, family life, and topography of Mesa Verde will spark your curiosity to discover more. Experience the beauty with OPL’s Insider’s Guide.

Zion National Park

Zion is an awe-inspiring nature preserve (and Utah’s first national park!). Enjoy this virtual trip with OPL’s Insider’s Guide.

Visiting in person?  Make sure you’re prepared with OPL’s helpful tips for your next outdoor adventure.

If you’re fortunate enough to visit a park in person, make sure you’re prepared!  Check out OPL’s handy blogs What to Wear and What to Pack to make sure you are comfortable on your adventures. 

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Leave No Trace principles to ensure you leave only footprints along your travels.  And gain access to over 1000+ trail maps across the country with the NPS’s Find a National Park Service Map.  Simply download the map to your mobile device and get out on the trail!

Ready for your next adventure?

Take a sweeping photographic journey to several national parks, home to some of the longest living trees in the United States.  We hope this virtual road trip will inspire you to get out there and explore!

How protected is your state?

In our recent OPL Insight, you can learn more about the importance of protecting our natural, wild spaces.  Understand the difference between “protected” and “conserved” land), and discover how much of your state is protected.  Learn more.

Deepen your connection with nature with these OPL recommended reads:

Earth Keeper by N. Scott Momaday

Deeply moving, Earth Keeper reminds us how to love, celebrate, and preserve the natural world and appreciate indigenous culture & traditions.

The Hour of Land by Terry Tempest Williams

In The Hour of Land, Terry Tempest Williams takes readers on a sweeping, celebratory tour of 12 national parks.

Islands of Abandonment by Cal Flyn

Journey to some of the most desolate places on earth where nature is slowly thriving, recovering, and healing itself from man’s wreckage.