9 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting National Parks and Other Public Lands

There’s nothing quite like stepping into a national park—the wide‑open skies, the scent of pine, glittering lakes, or the first glimpse of a skyline of towering mountains. But as magical as these places are, they can also surprise you in less glamorous ways. Over the years, Dave and I have learned—sometimes the hard way—that a…