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 changed the landscape of the region. While it was never a military outpost, Fort Union…
Last May we shared one of our most popular posts on ParkChasers.com: “15 National Park Instagram Accounts to Follow.” We heard your requests and are ready to share our new favorites! Instagram has become our National Park insta-vacation this winter. We love to scroll through the stunning sunsets and hiking candids. During the 2016 Centennial year,…
Millions of Americans are heading to the polls today. However you feel about the candidates, one thing can be certain we all care deeply about our country. Today Park Chasers is celebrating our enduring democracy by showcasing one of our most patriotic icons: The Statue of Liberty. Formally titled “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” the…
We’re almost to the weekend. But we just need a little extra push to get there. Does your inner Park Chaser need some extra reasons to head out to the parks this weekend? How about some Pinterest-worthy travel quotes to jumpstart those travel plans? Just make sure your boss doesn’t catch wind of the extra Wanderlust…
More than 70,000 acres of wild North Dakota landscape stretch out to form Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This year thousands of visitors will travel here on summer road trips. Day travelers along I-94 can visit the South Unit of the park, including the park’s well-known Scenic Loop Drive. For those looking for a longer stay,…
Located on the western shores of the Big Island of Hawaii, the 182 acres of Pu’uhonau O Honaunau National Historical Park once drew ancient Hawaiian royalty and lawbreakers alike. It is now one of Hawaii’s most sacred historical spaces. The park protects an area called the “Place of Refuge,” where in ancient times anyone who…
At the very northern tip of Minnesota’s North Shore area of Lake Superior lies Grand Portage National Monument. Commemorating the fur trading relationship between the Ojibwe people and the North West Company in the late 1700’s, Grand Portage allows visitors step back to a unique time in the history of a new nation. The “portage”…
Morning coffee break. Celebrate that you’ve made it to mid-week! Driving through Badlands National Park in South Dakota is one of the highlights of many Great American road trips. Summertime on I-90 wouldn’t be complete without a journey through the more than 244,000 acres of grassy prairies and rock formations. The Badlands have been a…
Time for your Monday morning coffee break… Point Reyes National Seashore, located a quick 1.5 hour drive north of the San Francisco International Airport is a must-visit the next time you are in the Bay Area. The beaches are pristine, the historical buildings are unique, and the panoramic views of the California coastline will stay…