Karen Barnett
Redwood National and State Parks: My Favorite Things
Every national park has its own unique spirit and will impact visitors in different ways. Redwood…
New National Park Novels: You asked for them!
New National Park Novels are on the way! You guys ROCK! You made this happen by…
Happy Birthday, NPS! Book Giveaway
The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the…
Busiest and Least Crowded National Parks of 2021
The entire year of 2021 seemed crazy and unpredictable, but millions of people still looked for…
“Hello, Weekend” Giveaway!
Let’s imagine you’re sneaking away to a cabin for a weekend of reading novels, including Karen…
Visiting Mount Rainier: 7 Tips for a Great Trip
As an author who has written a novel set at Mount Rainier National Park (and a…
The Highs and Lows of Working as a Park Ranger
When readers learn that I spent several years working as a park ranger, I tend to…
Visiting Yellowstone: 10 tips for a great trip
Are you visiting Yellowstone this year? As an author who has written about the park, people…
Park It: The Top 5 National Parks I’d like to see in 2022
Since it’s common knowledge that I’m a complete and utter national park geek, readers often ask…
PARK IT: Gift Ideas for National Park Fans
Looking for the very best gifts for a park lover? Here are eight fantastic gift ideas…
Five activities you might not realize are illegal in national parks
We typically intend to do the right thing when we visit national parks, right? Most visitors…
Why is Great Smoky Mountains National Park FREE?
It can cost $35 per vehicle to visit many of our national parks, including some of…
Six ways to make a park ranger’s day
A rough summer spent dealing with bad-tempered tourists can cause even the most dedicated park rangers…
National Park crowds don’t need to scare you away.
Many of us are dealing with a pent-up desire to hit the road, and our national…
The Road Less Traveled
I’m guessing a lot of you are like me when it comes to visiting the national…
Park Fun to Have at Home
Our lives have changed so much in just a week or two, haven’t they? When the…
A Campfire Circle with Yellowstone Authors
Okay, friends, it’s time to grab your marshmallows and gather around the virtual Yellowstone campfire! I’ve…
I Love National Parks Giveaway
I’m in the mood for a giveaway, how about you? I put together a huge collection…
Writers on the Road
This is the long-awaited release week for Lori Benton‘s novel, The King’s Mercy (Giveaway info at…
Name the bison!
I’m one of those weird people who love to give names to odd objects. My car…