Lesser-known yet adventure-filled national parks that are waiting for you

Image source: thegreatestroadtrip.com

I’m Jim Feldkamp and I love nature photography and going on adventures in the great outdoors. I feel like there’s no better backdrop for an adventure than our very own national parks.

The U.S. is filled with countless national parks of all shapes and sizes, with some being more famous than others. It’s a shame though, when you think of all the beautiful parks that deserve as much attention as the big-name ones, but unfortunately don’t get as many visitors.

On that note, here’s part one of “Jim Feldkamp’s Lesser-Known Yet Adventure-Filled National Parks.”

Gates of the Arctic


Probably because it’s more difficult to get to than the other national parks, the Gates of the Arctic, found in Alaska had only a little more than 11,000 visitors in 2017. This national park and preserve has everything adventurers might look for in a park and its mystique only adds to its appeal.

Kobuk Valley

Kobuk Valley had even less visitors than Gates of the Arctic. There are over a hundred miles of sand dunes. What turns the casual hiker around may be what attracts strong-willed adventurers – the unpredictable weather. Snow and rain has been recorded to fall even during the summer.

Isle Royale


Located in Michigan, Isle Royale is special because it can’t be reached by cars. As the name suggests, this national park is found somewhere in Lake Superior. It’s a magical place that less than 20,000 people visit a year.

Image source: Travel-MI.com  

Residing in San Francisco, California,  Jim Feldkamp is a nature photographer and a lover of the outdoors. Follow this link for more information on his hobbies.