Game Components:

• Game Board: A map of the United States featuring various national parks.

• Player Tokens: Representing each player's hiking team.

• Park Cards: Featuring images and information about national parks.

• Gear Cards: Providing special abilities and advantages.

• Hiker Meeples: Used to track players' progress on the game board.

• Resource Tokens: Representing resources used to travel and collect park cards.
  

Setup:

1. Game Board Setup: Place the game board in the center of the play area.

2. Park Cards: Shuffle the park cards and place them face down in a deck.

3. Gear Cards: Shuffle the gear cards and place them face down in a deck.

4. Player Tokens: Each player selects a player token and places it on the starting space.

5. Resource Tokens: Place resource tokens in a supply accessible to all players.
   

Objective:

• The goal of Trekking the National Parks is to visit as many national parks as possible, collect park cards, and earn points.
  

Gameplay:

1. Turn Sequence: The game is played over a series of turns, with players taking actions in clockwise order.

2. Movement: On their turn, a player may move their player token a certain number of spaces on the game board, using resource tokens to cover the distance.

3. Park Visits: When a player lands on a national park space, they may collect the corresponding park card from the deck.

4. Gear Acquisition: Players may also acquire gear cards by landing on designated spaces or by spending resources.

5. Resource Management: Players must manage their resource tokens carefully, using them to move, acquire gear, and collect park cards.

6. Game End: The game ends after a certain number of rounds or when a player reaches a predetermined number of park cards collected.

7. Scoring: Players earn points based on the park cards collected, with additional points awarded for visiting certain parks or completing specific objectives.
   

Strategy:

• Efficient Movement: Plan your movement carefully to visit as many parks as possible while conserving resources.

• Gear Utilization: Use gear cards strategically to gain advantages and outmaneuver opponents.

• Park Selection: Prioritize collecting park cards that offer the most points or bonuses.

• Resource Management: Balance spending resources on movement, gear acquisition, and park card collection to maximize efficiency.
  

Educational Aspect:

• Learn About National Parks: As players collect park cards, they gain knowledge about the various national parks featured in the game, fostering appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural significance of these landmarks.