Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency matters to us. This page explains how Best US National Parks earns money through affiliate links, what that means for you, and how it does not affect our recommendations.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some links on our website are "affiliate links." When you click one and make a purchase, we earn a small commission. This costs you nothing extra. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.

How We Use Them

We are a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. You will find affiliate links primarily on our gear recommendations page, where we suggest outdoor equipment, hiking boots, backpacks, cameras, and other national park essentials.

Revenue from these links helps us keep Best US National Parks free, maintain accurate park information, and create new guides and resources without relying on intrusive advertising.

Editorial Independence

Our gear recommendations are based on quality, value, and real-world usefulness for park visitors. We recommend products because we believe they will genuinely help you have a better experience in the parks.

• We only recommend gear we believe provides real value
• Commission rates never influence what we recommend
• We include non-affiliate alternatives when they are the better choice
• Many products we recommend have no affiliate program at all

What We Don't Do

• We don't accept payment in exchange for product reviews or recommendations
• We don't let affiliate commissions influence our park guides or travel advice
• We don't prioritize products with higher commissions over better products
• We don't hide the fact that we use affiliate links

FTC Compliance

Per the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and advertising, we disclose that:

• We may receive compensation when you purchase through our links
• All opinions and recommendations are our own
• We only endorse products we believe are genuinely helpful to our readers

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we choose what to recommend, reach out anytime:

Email: [email protected]