Press Release May 27, 2025

Find Inspiration for Your Next Park Visit with Video Guides by National Parks Conservation Association and Travelodge® by Wyndham

The Park POV Series continues with unique ways to explore our national parks

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), is committed to connecting more people to the beauty and importance of our national parks. While our national parks and park staff are facing threats unlike any before, NPCA’s mission remains unchanged. With our partners at Travelodge® by Wyndham, our Park POV video series will further drive awareness of the importance of park explorers’ favorite places while inspiring visitors to explore parks in new ways. Brought to viewers through the POV of three social media influencers, the series highlights unique activities to enjoy in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Badlands National Park and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area with tips on how to visit responsibly.

Park POV

NPCA & Travelodge

Looking to make a trip to a national park this summer? While our national parks and park staff are facing threats unlike any before, NPCA and our partners at Travelodge®…

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Looking for the perfect “starter pack” to explore the world’s largest urban national park? Our video guide to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will bring you ways to experience some of the park’s more than 150,000 acres. Or if you’re a night owl with a passion for photography, we’ll share tips for planning your park shoot at night under the stars at Badlands National Park. Interested in exploring all the details? We’ll bring you lesser-known experiences in an under-the-radar park at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

Through all videos in this series, visitors can learn more about what they can expect when they visit national parks this summer and ensure they are responsible visitors when they are enjoying them. Following our simple tips – like packing your patience and planning ahead (including having a backup plan in place) – helps visitors support a good park experience for all visitors in light of recent operational changes, both seen and unseen.

These resources are made possible by our partner, Travelodge® by Wyndham. With a large footprint near national park locations across the country, Travelodge is driving awareness for the preservation of our nation’s favorite places while providing a basecamp for adventurers to explore parks like those featured in our series. Through this partnership, NPCA and Travelodge encourage people to responsibly visit places like Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Badlands National Park and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area so they can both enjoy and protect the parks they explore.