Plan Your Midwest Vacation Like a Park Ranger

Ready for vacation? It’s never too early to start planning. Park experiences can be as diverse as the 400+ national parks themselves. A little trip planning can ensure that your surprises are mostly happy ones. Put on your imaginary park ranger hat and begin planning your best national park adventure!

In addition to these general tips for visiting parks, check out the insider tips from park rangers in Midwest parks below. Lists are organized by state.

You can also use #PlanLikeAParkRanger to find more tips from park rangers on social media or to share your vacation successes!

Arkansas

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Illinois

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Indiana

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  • Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

    Top 10 Tips for Visiting Lincoln Boyhood

    • Locations: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
    Family walking park trail lined by split-rail fence and trees.

    Planning a visit Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial? Check out our top 10 recommendations for things to do and trip ideas!

Iowa

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Kansas

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Missouri

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Nebraska

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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    • Locations: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
    A dozen people walk and bike along a wooden boardwalk that crosses over a wetland.

    Learn to plan like a park ranger by reading our top ten tips for visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

  • James A Garfield National Historic Site

    Plan Like a James A. Garfield NHS Park Ranger

    • Locations: James A Garfield National Historic Site

    Starting to plan Summer vacation? Here are 10 important tips to consider when visiting James A. Garfield National Historic Site.

    • Locations: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
    A tan colored building with a red roof in front of grass-covered mounds in the background.

    Are you ready to visit Hopewell Culture National Historical Park? Well, round out your preparation by going over this Top 10 list of ranger tips compiled by park ranger!

    • Locations: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
    A large gray, 2-story house with wide front porch & several windows on both levels and a peaked roof

    Need some help in planning your visit? We've got you covered! Plan like a park ranger and check out the park's Top Ten Tips when visiting Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

    • Locations: First Ladies National Historic Site
    Front of the Saxton House with red, white, and blue bunting

    Plan like a park ranger and use these insider tips to have a great visit to First Ladies National Historic Site. We’re expecting an especially busy summer season and want everyone to have a great experience. A little advance trip planning can ensure that your only surprises are happy ones. Check out our top 10 list to get the most out of your visit.

South Dakota

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  • Jewel Cave National Monument

    Top 10 Tips to Visit Jewel Cave

    • Locations: Jewel Cave National Monument
    Park Ranger lights up crystals for a group of people

    Plan Like a Park Ranger with these Top 10 Tips for visiting Jewel Cave National Monument.

Wisconsin

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Last updated: April 26, 2024