What better way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day than by visiting a national park? Every year on the third Monday in January, the National Park Service honors the legacy of one of our nation’s greatest heroes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of the 1929 birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King…
Are you looking for the year’s best national park podcasts? You’ve come to the right place! For the 2nd year in a row, we’ve put together an A-Z list of our favorite travel and park-themed podcasts for the year. These include some of the best entertainment and information value to help you plan your next…
Welcome to the New Year and a new decade! Writing this from the shores of Lake Superior near Duluth, MN—one of our favorite places to travel when we’re not #parkchasing around the US. Hiking a section of the Superior Hiking Trail and the North Country Scenic Trail this weekend (one of our travel goals every…
We have so many things to be grateful for as we look back on 2019. When we started this site back in 2015, it was because so many family and friends were asking to see photos and hear more about our trips. We never dreamed it could become what it is today. Here are some…
The National Park Service recently announced the dates to visit a national park for free in 2020. It’s YOUR chance to visit YOUR national parks without paying an entrance fee. Get out your calendars! It’s time to start planning your 2020 national park adventure! About National Park Fees As of January 2020, of the 400+…
New York City and National Parks. Tell us, what more could you want? This week we’re heading out on our second #parkchasing trip to The Big Apple. Our first trip in 2016 knocked out several of the national park units in the city. We’re heading back for another five-day trip (this time with Amy’s parents)…
Happy December everyone! We are so excited to announce a giveaway today (because really, who doesn’t love giving and getting gifts this time of year?!?) Even better, we’re giving away a copy of one of our 2019 holiday book recommendations: The Centennial: A Journey through America’s National Park System by David Kroese! About David Kroese As many…
While national parks may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Thanksgiving, it can be a terrific place to celebrate the holiday. Thanksgiving in the national parks is a tradition for many families. Whether it’s a historical reenactment or participating in the #optoutside movement, here’s a list of places around…
We’re nearing the time of the year when many of us begin making our plans for charitable giving. If you’re planning to participate in #GivingTuesday or other planned giving activities this time of year, you may be wondering about the best ways to donate to the national parks through a charitable contribution. Today we’re assembling…
We’ve heard this story before. You’ve got everyone else crossed off your list, the holiday shopping is nearly done. Except for that one, tricky-to-buy-for family member. What are the best gifts for a national park lover? You’re in luck. Today we’re sharing our 9 best gift ideas for every #parkchaser on your list. From passes…