There’s something special about unplugging, packing up the car, and heading out into the desert canyons with your favorite person. Our most recent trip took us to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park for four unforgettable days of stunning landscapes, epic hikes, starry skies, and quality time together.

Planning a national park trip can feel overwhelming—especially with all the rules, reservations, and logistics involved these days. But after years of traveling to parks across the U.S., we’ve developed a go-to system that keeps things simple, organized, and stress-free. Here are the 3 essential things we do every single time we plan a national park trip.

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