Camping in Zion National Park is no small feat. With more than 4 million people visiting Zion each year, finding a place to pitch a tent after a long day of exploring the canyon requires some extra planning (and of course, a reservation). To help you with those plans, today we’re posting about the South…
We know a lot of our fellow #parkchasers out there not only love the national parks, but you also love a furry friend. Today we’re posting a national parks Q & A session to answer this common question: “Is it okay to bring my pet to a national park?” We’ve wondered the same things after…
Which National Parks Are Like Yellowstone? We liked that one. Where can we go that’s like that? While nothing can truly replace the unique magic that is Yellowstone National Park, if you’ve already crossed it off your #parkchasing bucket list, and you’re on the hunt for your next vacation, we’re glad you stopped by today….
Every April the National Park Service joins with the National Park Foundation to celebrate National Park Week. It’s a week to celebrate all things parks including the scenery, history, and culture protected in our national parks. Whether you’re visiting your first park or your 400th, National Park Week is the perfect time to visit a…
Last week a friend asked us about the different types of national park passes and how to get one. We always get excited when someone asks about a pass, because it means they’re planning a whole lot of #parkchasing in the future! Today we’re sharing our Ultimate Guide to national park passes. Did you know…
We’re almost to summer road trip season. What better way to get out on the road than by planning an epic road trip to visit all the national park sites in California. Today we’re posting a road trip guide (departing from sunny San Diego) to visit all national parks, monuments, and historic sites across the…
A bit of national park trivia for you today: Did you know that scenes from Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World (Affiliate Link) were filmed on the Fern Canyon Trail in Redwood National and State Park? Cool, right? Jump back to the trailer for the 1997 movie and you can see why Stephen Speilberg found…
Hiking the Coastal Trail to Enderts Beach was our first stop when we arrived in Redwood National and State Park. At more than 70 miles long and almost continuous throughout the length of the park, it’s one of the most popular hikes in the Redwoods. Well-known for it’s versatility (many sections along the bluff are…
Jedediah Smith Campground in Redwoods National and State Parks ranks as one of our Top 10 Campgrounds in all the places we’ve camped in the National Park Service. From the scenery straight out of Jurrasic Park to the top-notch amenities, there’s so much to love about this place. It’s also what makes it one of…
When we first planned our 2018 visit, I can honestly say the wildlife in Redwood National Park was not even on our list. We booked campsites and day hikes to stand under towering trees, not to spend the week with binoculars in hand. Yet some of our most memorable experiences in Redwood included watching the…