If you spend any time around our house, you’ll know that we’re both hooked on national park Instagram accounts. Despite well-meaning attempts to set our phones aside for evenings and weekends, you’ll still find both of us scrolling through the gorgeous images of places we love. For anyone desperately craving a virtual vacation, Instagram is where it’s at.
Every year in August (with the help of our Facebook community) we put together our list of BEST national park Instagram accounts. It’s a combination of talented photographers, storytellers,
Have a favorite national park Instagram account that didn’t make the 2019 list? Post it in the comments section below and you might see it on our list next year!
Check out our other “Best National Park Instagram Accounts” Lists
- 18 National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2018
- 15 National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow
- 15 More National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow
1. The NPS – @nationalparkservice
It’s best to start with the best, right? At the top of our list of national park instagram accounts to follow is the National Park Service. Follow along for park news, stories from rangers and visitors, and some gorgeous national park photography.
2. Parks n’ Pints – @parksnpints
New for 2019, Parks n’ Pints combines two of our favorite things: craft brewing and national parks. Follow along as they feature local beers and raise funds to protect the parks.
3. Erin Gifford – @kidventurous
Visiting national parks with kids takes some careful planning and considerations. Erin and her family share their adventures on this travel Instagram account that frequently features national park visits.
4. Team Larsen – @somanyparks
So Many Parks has shown up on our list of national park Instagram accounts for several years. They continue to post fun and helpful travel posts AND keep us updated on their quest to visit all 400+ national parks.
5. National Park Geek® – @nationalparkgeek
One of the most popular national park instagram accounts online, National Park Geek has a giant collection of more than 8,000 posts. If you use the hashtag #nationalparkgeek in your own posts, you’ll have the chance to be featured among these incredible posts.
6. Sandra Ramos – @nationalparkpatchlady
Sandra, otherwise known as the National Park Patch Lady, has been a feature of one of our Park Chaser Profiles in part because we LOVE her photography. She captures the best of what we love about the national parks and is a frequent Instagram contributor on other feeds.
7. National Park Foundation – @goparks
As the official foundation partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation’s Instagram feed should be on your list to follow!
8. Park Paperie – @parkpaperie
Also new on the list for 2019, we’ve been following along as Park Paperie opens their national park themed sticker shop. Their shop has bright and colorful designs from some of our favorite national parks.
9. Not So Junior Rangers – @notsojrrangers
Not So Junior Rangers Mandy and Katie were among our first Park Chaser Profiles in our feature series. We’ve followed along their quest to become Junior Rangers at as many national parks as possible–their park sign photos are some of our favorites!
10. John Withrow – @alpha.landscapes
It wouldn’t be a list of national park Instagram accounts without some gorgeous professional photography. Alpha Landscapes continues to impress and inspire us to travel and seek new adventures.
11. Ranger Bear 🐻 – @rangerbear_adventures
Adorable Ranger Bear. Enough said.
12. Christina Adele Warburg-Hon – @christinaadelephoto
Christina Adele Photography has been on our list of national park Instagram accounts before. While not entirely NPS, her travel photography will have you packing your bags and booking your flight in no time.
13. Park Stamp Fever – @parkstampfever
For those of you that are fans of the National Park Passport Stamp Program or members of the National Park Traveler’s Club, you’ll want to make sure you add Park Stamp Fever to your Instagram feed. It’s one of the only stamp focused accounts online right now!
14. Parks Project – @parksproject
Parks Project is the one-stop shop for all things national park gear. The best perk: Every purchase generates a donation for the national parks!
16. Ranger Jim – @rangerjimtravels
The profile says it all: A dude on the move after busting out of a #nationalpark gift shop in 2015.
Enjoys National Parks • Breweries • Passport Stamps • #rangerjimtravels
17. Park Seekers – @parkseekers
New on our list for 2019, Park Seekers has become one of our favorite feeds this year. The family of four is on their way to visiting all 61 national parks and have featured photos from some of our favorite destinations.
18. Midwest National Parks – @midwestnationalparks
The social media team at Midwest National Parks has been a leader in all of the National Park Service for creating online content about the parks. We frequently share their posts and their storytelling is top notch. Watch for summaries about all the NPS sites located in the Midwest on this feed.
19. US Dept. of the Interior – @usinterior
Our final slot on our 19 National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2019 belongs to the Department of Interior. With nearly 2 million followers and 4,000+ posts about public lands, it’s a top-notch spot for a virtual vacation. If you’re in need of a good sunrise photo to get your day started, we recommend stopping here.
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