This is the second trip recap of our 2017 vacation to 4 of Alaska’s national parks. Park Chasers also posted a series called “Project Alaska” on how to plan an Alaskan vacation without a travel or cruise agent. Check out today’s recap of our visit to Denali National Park, then see all of our other…
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has millions of visitors each year. However only a small part enjoy the experience of camping in Rocky. With hundreds of reservable campsites, the Moraine Park Campground is one of the best places to experience a night in the park. During a recent camping trip to Rocky Mountain, we…
New York has over 20 National Park Service units. The sites range from small, relatively unknown sites to some of the most iconic places in the United States. The National Park Service in New York cares for the Statue of Liberty, Erie Canal, and Niagara Falls among others. Here is the full list in alphabetical order….
The Park Chasers are heading to Alaska! This is the sixth installment in a series on how to prepare for an unforgettable Alaskan vacation. Check out our first few posts on choosing dates for your trip, selecting a base camp, traveling North of the Arctic Circle, and Visiting Gates of the Arctic National Park. With millions…
Park Chaser’s list of National Park Service units just got a little longer. With a new designation on August 24th 2016, there are now officially 413 units in the NPS. Using the authority given in the 1906 Antiquities Act, President Obama authorized the creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in northern Maine. The announcement…
When visiting any National Park Service unit, we try to plan at least one hike. Don’t get us wrong, driving a scenic byway or paddling a wild and scenic river is great. But it does not compare to what we see sometimes from hiking just a mile or two off the main road. Especially when…
The Park Chasers are heading to Alaska! This is the fifth installment in a series on how to prepare for an unforgettable Alaskan vacation. Check out our first few posts on choosing dates for your trip, selecting a base camp, traveling North of the Arctic Circle, and to camp or not to camp in Alaska. With millions…
Park Chasers is coming back from a quick overnight camping trip to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway on the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Weather held up our extended paddling plans, but we did get a chance to see the Visitor’s Center, chat with a ranger about the current programs in the park, and of…
The ParkChasers are heading to Alaska! This is the third installment in a series on how to prepare for an unforgettable Alaskan vacation. Check out our first two posts on choosing the dates for your trip and choosing a base camp for your adventure. With millions of acres of national parks to explore, follow along with…
Some days we all just need a national park vacation. When it’s not an option for us to jump in the car for a road trip, the next best thing are national park webcams. Thanks to the handy work of rangers around the National Park Service, we are now able to visit an incredible…