Trekking the National Parks: Second Edition

About this board game

Trekking the National Parks is an award-winning family board game for 2–5 players, with plays lasting about 60 minutes. Players travel across a map of the United States, exploring national parks while competing to earn points.

As you move through the game, you can claim park cards and collect trail stones. These achievements turn a journey through America’s magnificent landscapes into a fun and competitive challenge for the whole family.

The second edition delivers a more accessible rulebook and simplified movement rules, creating a more streamlined play experience. It also introduces new Major Park locations and wooden campsites that award special abilities to players.

• Explore the U.S. national parks on a shared map.
• Claim park cards and collect trail stones to compete for points.
• Visit new Major Park locations in the second edition.
• Use wooden campsites that provide special abilities.
• Compete for stone majority bonus points, with both first- and second-place players receiving points.

The theme brings iconic outdoor experiences to the table, from staring down a giant grizzly in Katmai National Park to taking a canoe ride alongside alligators in the Everglades. Each destination celebrates the remarkable landscapes that make the national parks a valuable public resource.

With its streamlined second-edition rules and accessible family-focused design, Trekking the National Parks offers a competitive way to experience the wonders of the country’s national parks from the tabletop.