The Park Chasers are heading to Alaska! This is the seventh installment in the “Project Alaska” 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, Visiting Gates of the Arctic National Park, and Denali National…
More than 3.3 million visitors traveled to Grand Teton National Park, the iconic Wyoming destination last year. This number was up from 3.27 million in 2016. While the majestic Teton Mountains captivate many tourists, the wildlife is another top attraction. With more than 310,000 acres, spotting wildlife in Grand Teton National Park can be tricky….
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…
Today Park Chasers is sharing another installment in our series on epic drives within the National Parks. Each year, millions of Americans embark on road trips and driving adventures within the National Park Service. This series showcases the roads and scenic drives you don’t want to miss on your next National Park visit. Check out…
This time last year, Park Chasers was planning our first trip to Olympic National Park in Washington. At more than 1,400 square miles it is one of the largest parks on the West Coast. It’s also one of the top 10 most visited National Parks in the entire park system. Because of its size,…
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 commemorate Washington. As tribute to Washington’s Birthday (and because there can never be enough lists…
The National Park Service posted the visitation statistics for 2016 this week in its “Annual Park Ranking Report for Recreation Visits.” In total, the National Park Service saw more than 330.9 million visitors in its Centennial Year. This was boosted by fee-free days and the “Every Kid in a Park” initiative to provide 4th graders…
For many of the 2.4 million visitors who embark on a trip to Glacier National Park last year, getting up close to a glacier was top on the bucket list. Given the rapid shrinking of the glaciers, there has never been a more critical time for it either. When the park was established in 1910 more than…
This is a re-post of one of our most popular posts from 2016. We always think it’s a good idea to spend time outdoors with the people you love the most. This Valentine’s Day, we’ll be skipping flowers to buy camping gear instead. Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away and if you haven’t decided what to…
There’s no disputing it has been a contentious first week of the Trump administration. National Park supporters from around the globe saw big changes, some that may have lasting implications for our national parks. From restrictions on National Park Service communications, to a dramatic change of tone on climate science, one cannot deny a new era for…