Mikaela Ruland

Mikaela is a sales and content specialist for National Park Trips Media. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her writing has appeared online for brands like Copper Mountain Ski Area and Keep Nature Wild and in print for the National Park Journals.

Yellowstone is one of Mikaela’s favorite national parks. Her favorite Yellowstone memory? Eating Cheez-Its in the dark and waiting for Old Faithful to erupt with her dad.

Mikaela’s passion is to inspire others to get out and experience life. She spends most of her free-time outside hiking, skiing, climbing, taking photos, camping, snowshoeing, doing yoga – you name it! When she’s not outside, you can find her exploring hipster coffee shops or on the hunt for Denver’s best mac n’ cheese. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @themillennialoutside.

Hiking Vedauwoo Recreation Area in Wyoming near Cheyenne

Western ranch and rodeo charm meets a vibrant, music and nightlife scene

Fremont Canyon near Casper, Wyoming

Experience the crossroads of the Wild West, unexpected culture and outdoor paradise in Casper, Wyo.

Yellowstone National Park - Milky Way over erupting Old Faithful

National Park Trips Media and Tamron have teamed up to offer Photo Workshops inside your favorite national parks.

Aerial view of Park City, Utah

From mountain biking to al fresco dining to live music, Park City, Utah, has a trail for everyone.

Paddling to a Yellowstone backcountry geyser with Geyser Kayak Tours

Paddle to Yellowstone’s most spectacular and remote geyser basin.

Solitude Float Trips in Grand Teton National Park

Solitude Float Trips offers a scenic rafting experience focused on conservation

Abraham Lincoln, one of 42 bronze statues scattered on street corners throughout Rapid City, S.D.

Fly into the City of Presidents at Rapid City Regional Airport for the most direct route to the Black Hills, Badlands National Park and Mt. Rushmore.

Snowshoe hare

Protect Our Parks

Glacier National Park’s snowshoe hares cope with a changing climate as they catch themselves dressed for the wrong occasion.

Barrel house at Willie's Distillery

Discover bootlegging, women’s rights and of course, whiskey.

Grizzly bear cub in Grand Teton by Yellowstone Day Tours

See Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks with Yellowstone Day Tours for a stress-free tour.

Downtown Ennis, Montana

Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, this colorful town holds on to its western roots.

Floating on calm waters on the Snake River with Mad River Boat Trips

Experience the beauty of the Yellowstone area via the Snake River on a whitewater trip or scenic float.

Scenic Safaris tour van in Grand Teton National Park

Don't miss the best of the national parks. Tour with an expert guide in a luxurious van or ATV in the summer, or a snowcoach or snowmobile in the winter.

National Bison Range

Pull over at these great sites lining the road from Missoula to Glacier National Park including the best food, where to jump in the water and places to watch wildlife.

Sevag Kazanci (left) and Keith Eshelman (right), co-founders of Parks Project

Giving back to national parks with thoughtful products

Bison graze at the Roosevelt Arch entrance to Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana

Stay right near the park action at Yellowstone's North Entrance with an onsite restaurant, lounge, casino and tours from Yellowstone Vacations.

King room at Kelly Inn West Yellowstone

Playful carved-wood bears and rustic furniture embody the charm and excitement of Yellowstone. Two blocks from the park's west entrance.

The Johnny Spaulding Cabin at the Tri-State Museum in Belle Fourche, S.D.

Belle Fourche, S.D. is the geographical center of the U.S. and home to Old West History.

Yellowstone Hot Springs pools

Just eight miles from Yellowstone's North Entrance, these naturally hot pools feel surprisingly remote and far from the park’s crowds.

Chimney Rock in Platte County, Wyoming

From Chugwater to Glendo, this Pony Express route in southeast Wyoming's Platte County is full of little-known gems.

Hot springs pool at Moccasin Springs in Hot Springs, South Dakota

Hot Springs is home to the world-famous Mammoth Site, a Wild Horse Sanctuary, Evans Plunge, Wind Cave National Park, and a watery oases.

Night sky in Medicine Rocks State Park in Southeast Montana

Big skies and big culture meet in these authentic Montana cowboy towns on the way to Yellowstone

Silver Star log home at Big Sky Vacation Rentals

Stay in a stunning multi-bedroom home, equipped with a kitchen, for the same rate as an outdated motel room at the park entrance.

Antelope Island under the Milky Way in Davis County, Utah

Start at Antelope Island State Park, a wildlife watcher’s paradise. Then head to family-owned Lagoon Amusement Park.

Rafting past Fall Creek Falls on the Snake River in Idaho

Can’t-miss stops from Idaho Falls to Ririe on the way to Yellowstone

Dude ranch cowboys on a trail ride east of Yellowstone at Crossed Sabres Ranch

Experience cowboy life firsthand at a dude ranch. It's the original all-inclusive Western vacation.

Lodge at Sunset

Luxury lodge rooms, suites, and private cabins with resort amenities and event space, only 40 minutes to Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.

The Calvert Hotel in Lewistown, Montana

Between Yellowstone and Glacier National Park, stay at this historic hotel beautifully remodeled to retain the classic design of the past.

Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park

Neighboring Parks

While you can explore many parts of Glacier in your RV, there are a few things that are important to take note of before you head in the park.