Affiliate Disclosure

Best US National Parks is committed to transparency. This page explains how we may earn money through affiliate relationships and how this affects (and doesn't affect) our content.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some links on our website are "affiliate links." This means if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or not.

How We Use Affiliate Links

We may include affiliate links to:

• Outdoor gear and equipment - Backpacks, tents, hiking boots, cameras, and other park essentials
• Booking platforms - Hotels, campgrounds, tours, and activities near national parks
• Travel services - Rental cars, travel insurance, and related services
• Books and guides - Field guides, maps, and travel literature

Our Editorial Policy

Our recommendations are never influenced by affiliate relationships.

Here's how we maintain editorial integrity:

• We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe provide value
• We research and compare options before making recommendations
• We include non-affiliate alternatives when they're better options
• We clearly identify when content contains affiliate links
• We never let affiliate commissions influence our park guides or travel advice

Many products we recommend have no affiliate program at all - we recommend them anyway because they're the best options.

Why We Use Affiliate Links

Running Best US National Parks costs money - hosting, development, research, and content creation all require resources. Affiliate commissions help us:

• Keep the website free to use for everyone
• Maintain and improve our park information
• Create new guides and resources
• Avoid intrusive advertising

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We currently participate in:

• Amazon Associates - Outdoor gear, books, electronics

We may add additional affiliate programs in the future, including:

• REI Affiliate Program - Outdoor gear and clothing
• Backcountry - Outdoor equipment
• Booking.com / Hotels.com - Accommodation bookings
• Viator - Tours and activities
• Various gear brands - Direct partnerships with outdoor companies

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, we want you to be aware that:

• We may receive compensation for links to products
• All opinions expressed are our own based on personal research and experience
• We only endorse products we believe will be helpful to our readers

How to Identify Affiliate Links

We strive to be transparent about affiliate relationships. You may see:

• Disclosure statements on pages containing affiliate links
• Notes indicating when a link is an affiliate link
• This disclosure page linked from our website footer

Your Choice

You are never obligated to use our affiliate links. If you prefer:

• You can search for products directly on retailer websites
• You can use non-affiliate links when we provide them
• You can shop at any retailer you prefer

We appreciate when you do use our links, as it helps support our work, but we understand if you choose not to.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policy, please contact us at:

Email: hello@bestusnationalparks.com