Visiting all 63 U.S. National Parks is a dream for many RV owners, but it’s no small feat. Between logistics, budgeting, and time constraints, planning visits to all the parks requires some serious strategy.

In this episode of The RV Atlas, podcast, we interview Shellie Bailey-Shah, a seasoned traveler and founder of KidTripster, who has visited every single U.S. National Park. With years of experience RVing across the country, she shares practical tips for visiting all 63 National Parks—whether you want to visit them all in a few years or spread them out over a few decades.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a goal like this happen, listen to the podcast episode or read on for 10 expert tips that will help you efficiently and meaningfully explore America’s most iconic and cherished landscapes.

This is part four of a four-part series on National Parks with Shellie–here are the first three podcasts in this series:

1. 8 Great National Parks for Kids
2. The 5 Most Underrated National Parks in America
3. 13 National Parks You Can’t Visit By RV

1. Establish a Realistic Goal

photo provided by Shellie Bailey-Shah

Seeing all 63 national parks is a huge undertaking, and for many, it may not be a feasible goal. Some of the most remote parks—like American Samoa National Park and Gates of the Arctic in Alaska—are incredibly difficult (and expensive) to reach.

Shellie suggests setting a realistic goal that works for you:

• Visiting all the parks in the continental U.S.
• Completing the western parks or the Big Five in Utah
• Exploring a set number of parks each year

By defining what success looks like before you start planning, you’ll avoid frustration and create an achievable bucket list.

2. Plan Park Visits Based on Your RV Size

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