David’s editorial scope
« David focuses on verified access rules, permits and practical information for parks across the East, South and Midwest. »
David covers the eastern and southern United States, the Midwest and the Great Lakes. Based in the United States and working in Spanish as well as English, he checks National Park Service releases and alerts, state orders and concessioner documentation in their original language. His editorial focus is access rules, permits and fast-changing practical information.
Three parks they recommend without hesitation
Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina · Tennessee Le parc le plus visité des États-Unis, et l’entrée reste gratuite. Everglades Floride Une rivière d’herbe large de quatre-vingts kilomètres, qui se lit à la saison sèche. Big Bend Texas Le Rio Grande pour frontière, le désert de Chihuahua pour horizon, et presque personne.
Guides
23 national parks covered by David for American Parks.
Acadia 
Big Bend 
Biscayne 
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison 
Carlsbad Caverns 
Congaree 
Cuyahoga Valley 
Dry Tortugas 
Everglades 
Gateway Arch 
Great Smoky Mountains 
Guadalupe Mountains 
Hot Springs 
Indiana Dunes 
Isle Royale 
Mammoth Cave 
New River Gorge 
Petrified Forest 
Saguaro 
Shenandoah 
Theodore Roosevelt 
Voyageurs 
White Sands Articles
Great Smoky Mountains: Cherokee Orchard Road Closed to Pedestrians Over Bear Activity Bears are active along Cherokee Orchard Road, so foot access is closed and you can only drive through until further notice. Great Smoky Mountains Closes Newfound Gap Road Ahead of Hurricane Isaias U.S. 441 and Balsam Mountain Campground have been closed since October 9, 2026, because of strong winds from Hurricane Isaias. Shenandoah: Power Outages at Big Meadows After Isaias Power outages are hitting Big Meadows and trees may block the road, so use caution in the park right now. Balsam Mountain Campground Is Closed in Great Smoky Mountains Balsam Mountain Campground, high up in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is closed for now. Here's what that means for your trip. Congaree: Harry Hampton Visitor Center Closed Monday, October 12 Congaree's Harry Hampton Visitor Center closes for a Monday holiday, so line up your practical info before you arrive. Great Smoky Mountains: Closures Underway as Hurricane Isaias Approaches A storm is closing in on Great Smoky Mountains, with Newfound Gap Road and a campground shutting down and high winds expected through Sunday morning. New River Gorge: Train Derailment at Thurmond Disrupts Part of the Park At New River Gorge, a train derailment near Thurmond is disrupting access to the area during cleanup, expected to run through Friday, October 10. Great Smoky Mountains: Two Ginseng Poachers Caught in the Park Two suspects arrested for illegally harvesting 688 wild ginseng roots in Great Smoky Mountains NP. Collecting plants is illegal: fines up to $5,000 and six months in jail. LeConte Lodge: Morning Closures October 6-9 for Helicopter Flights From October 6 to 9, 2026, LeConte Lodge and its services close each morning from 9 a.m. to noon, though the summit trails stay open.