Hamilton Grange National Memorial in the heart of Manhattan’s Hamilton Heights neighborhood is a busy place these days. While the National Park Service first opened at the current location in 2008, the record-breaking musical ‘Hamilton’ sparked new interest in the … Continued
While the world watched the harrowing stories from Hurricane Harvey’s destruction on the Gulf Coast last week, the nation suffered another heartbreaking blow some 1,900 miles away. Despite the heroic efforts of firefighters from around the country, on Thursday August … Continued
On the banks of the Upper Missouri River where it crosses the border between Montana and North Dakota, lies Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. Built in 1828 as an outpost for the American Fur Company, Fort Union quickly … Continued
Every year on February 22nd, the United States celebrates our first president and Founding Father George Washington. While the National Park Service may not have been around during his time, there are many areas in the National Park Service that … Continued
While other Visitor’s centers wind down the year, the fun is just beginning at one Nebraska park unit. November and December are all about the holidays at Homestead National Monument. It’s a big celebration of Christmas cheer and it makes … Continued
Ready for a history lesson? August 2016 kicks off a month-long celebration for the National Park Service Centennial. Park Chasers has been looking forward to this all year. We can’t wait to share more with you about the places we … Continued
While the National Park Service kicks off the August centennial celebration, this week we honor one park in particular. On August 1, 2016 Hawaii Volcanoes turns 100 years old and we have much to celebrate. Visitors from all over the … Continued
May 8th 2016 marks the 132nd birthday of our 33rd President Harry S. Truman. Frequently named as one of the 10 most influential presidents in United States history, Truman’s words reflect his character, discipline, and courage. The difficult decisions he … Continued
It is John Muir’s birthday today! On April 20, 1893 “John of the Mountains” was born in Scotland. 2016 would mark Muir’s 178th birthday and what better way to celebrate than during National Park Week. John Muir was one of … Continued
This time last week the Park Chasers were heading home from a weekend of traveling to two Midwestern National Historic Sites. Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in Independence, Missouri and Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in … Continued