10 years ago… …the weather was 96° and steamy. …Michael Phelps was going nutso at the Beijing Olympics. …we’d never been to a national park. …we called a tiny apartment on the University of Minnesota campus our home. 10 years ago… …Our family and friends got together And I married my best friend. 10 years…
On most evenings at our base camp in St. Paul, in between trip planning and meal prep you’ll find at least one of us, phone in hand, scrolling through national park Instagram accounts. Instagram is our favorite place to catch up on national park news, research the places we’re going next, and catch those ‘virtual-vacations’…
August is a big month for Hawaii’s National Parks. Both Haleakala National Park on Maui and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island celebrate birthdays on August 1st. 2018 marks the 102nd anniversary for both parks. Many of Hawaii’s 8 National Park units also plan events celebrating the establishment of the National Park Service…
In the past 2 years, Zion National Park exploded onto the national park scene as a top spot for hiking and climbing. Zion jumped 2 places up to 3rd on the list of Most Visited National Parks in 2017, passing Rocky Mountain and Yosemite National Parks. For many of the 4.5 million visitors though, hiking…
Next month we’ll celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. 10 years of marriage and traveling is a long time. It’s also a good reason to plan a vacation. To celebrate our big occasion we’re planning the ultimate Oregon national park road trip. 10 days. 5 national park units. Sightseeing along the entire Oregon coast. What could…
Q: What do hot dogs, fireworks, parades, and national parks all have in common? A: The best ways to celebrate Independence Day, of course! We think Park Chasers everywhere should also celebrate our national parks for Independence Day. After all, they were “America’s Best Idea.” The national parks protect our most beautiful places. They tell…
It’s time for another post in our “Park Chasers Profiles” series! Each Q & A interview features a national park traveler who also shares their adventures online like we do. Check out our first three profiles of National Parks Patch Lady, The National Parks Girl, and Just Go Travel Studios! Whether you are visiting your first…
80 years ago this week (June 29, 1938) President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill to establish Olympic National Park in Washington. The bill continued the legacy of Presidents Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt who also protected areas of the Olympic Peninsula. Since its founding, Olympic National Park has also been one of the most…
You may have noticed Isle Royale National Park back in the news lately. The 42-mile long island in the cold waters of Lake Superior made headlines in recent weeks as the National Park Service announced new wildlife management plans. This sparked new interest, including questions about what’s there and when is the best time to…
Today we’re posting the third profile in our “Park Chasers Profiles” series. Each Q & A interview features a national park traveler (check out our first two posts with the National Parks Patch Lady, and The National Parks Girl) who also share their stories online like we do. Whether you are visiting your first park…