Our National Park Awards

Normally I wouldn't do 2 blog posts in a single day, but you know it's my birthday, and I'll blog if I want to. Not my birthday so much, actually, but don't tell anyone, cuz I'm still bloggin.

Now that we have officially been to 9 National Parks, 5 Canadian Provincial Parks, and 1 Indian Reservation Park, we have, for your convenience, given them each their own award based on our experience there. Hurrah!

Now before we begin, I'd like to state a few ground rules: we are in no way stating a definitive list of the 'best' places that you HAVE to or should NEVER go to, but rather what our experiences were there. You have the right to disagree with our experiences, but they are our experiences, so none of this 'Well you're wrong! This place was the best in the world and your blog is lame!' kind of stuff. That being said and without any further delay, let's get into the meat! Oh boy! I can't wait to see what the nominees are wearing on the red carpet...

In chronological order of our times there, with picture that may/may not have anything to do with its award, we would like to issue the following:

Alice Lake Provincial Park-Wettest Campground

Wells Grey Provincial Park- Most Serene Campground

Mt Robson Provincial- Best Backpacking Experience

Banff Provincial- Most Overrated 

Jasper Provincial- Best Scenic Drive

Glacier National- Best/Only Wild Bear Sighting

Yellowstone National-Quintessential National Park

Grand Teton National- Most Possible/Worth Seeing with Drive Through Only

Havasupai Indian Reservation- Most Adventurous Camping Experience

Carlsbad Caverns National- Most Unique Park

Mt Rushomre National- Least Surprising

Badlands National- Most Underrated Park/Biggest Surprise

Arches National- Best Rock Climbing

Bryce Canyon National- Most Average Park

Zion National- Most Impressive Park

So there you have it folks! Stay tuned for the next awards ceremony, where we discuss fuzziest fluffy things!