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We care about our public lands and we’re hell-bent on making sure others do too. Subscribing gives you full access (as opposed to occasional posts) to our helpful and occasionally witty national parks & public lands newsletter. Not sold? Here’s two great reasons to subscribe:

  • The self-interest reason: You’ll get loads of relevant/helpful park info including the latest news & reservation info plus insider trip inspiration for future travels - the hidden gem type of spots we recommend after a decade of exploring.

  • The do-good reason: This is our (Will & Jim’s) full time job. Your subscription helps us to keep the wolf from the door and at the same time make sure she’s not extirpated by the monied interests. Every subscriber directly supports our efforts to provide unparalleled insights into America's public lands, helping us protect these cherished places for generations to come. If you can afford to, please support our work.

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Our goal here is simple, to share the beauty of our national parks and public lands in an effort to get people to see the true value in land conservation.

We create visually stunning national park guides, award-winning short films, breathtaking photos, and insightful tips to make your next National Park trip the best yet.

“Setting foot inside of a National Park is like setting foot on another planet. It’s an otherworldly experience.”

At More Than Just Parks we are committed to the conservation, preservation, and enjoyment of public lands.

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We're the Pattiz Brothers and our goal here is simple, to share the beauty of our national parks and public lands in an effort to get people to see the true value in land conservation. We write about all things public lands, especially national parks.

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Our goal here is simple – to share the beauty of our national parks & public lands to encourage greater protection. We're two brothers trying to make a difference by creating helpful national park guides, award-winning films, & breathtaking photos.
Jim Pattiz is an award-winning filmmaker and conservationist who serves as the co-founder of More Than Just Parks. Jim has spent his career traveling to America’s most wild & precious spaces telling the stories of public lands.
Will Pattiz is an award-winning filmmaker & conservationist who serves as the co-founder of More Than Just Parks. Will has spent his entire adult life capturing the beauty of our public lands in an effort to protect them for future generations.