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Exploitation. Overcrowding. Underfunding. Privatization. Climate change. Policies that put profit over preservation. Our public lands face mounting threats, and unless people step up, they won’t be around for future generations.

That’s where we come in.

We’re Will Pattiz & Jim Pattiz (also known as the Pattiz Brothers), award-winning filmmakers and conservationists who’ve spent over a decade documenting America’s public lands. Through visually stunning national park guides, award-winning short films, breathtaking photography, and hard-hitting reporting, we’re here to inspire, inform, and fight for the places that need protection the most.

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  • The Self-Interest Reason: Stay ahead of park closures, reservation changes, and conservation news. Get insider travel tips straight from the experts—including the hidden gems we’ve uncovered after years of exploration.

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Public lands face mounting threats: exploitation, overcrowding, underfunding, privatization, climate, & policies that prioritize profit over preservation. Written by award-winning filmmakers & conservationists, the Pattiz Brothers.

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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.