One of the most common reasons people vacation in Glacier National Park is the chance to see the park’s incredible wildlife. The amazing network of hiking trails means that up-close encounters with the wildlife in Glacier National Park are frequent if you know the right places to be in the park. In part because of…
One of the first things we purchased when we started parkchasing was a national park passport book. Produced by Eastern National and found in almost every bookstore in the NPS, our passport book has become one of the most treasured objects in our entire house. If you haven’t purchased a national park passport book yet,…
Today’s “14 National Parks with Big Trees” is a re-post from our August 2016 post about the Best National Parks to See Gigantic Trees. We’ve updated the post with some more parks and fresh hiking links to help plan your next big tree vacation. During a recent trip to Redwood National and State Park we…
As we wrap up National Park Week, Park Chasers launching our 2019 “Park Chaser Profiles” series. Each Q & A interview features the story of a national park traveler. Whether you are visiting your first park or your 400th, we hope the travel tips and shared experience helps inspire your next national park adventure. Our…
Before visiting Zion National Park in April 2018 we did some major research online about the park. We knew the major hikes we wanted to take and a bit about the South Campground where we’d be staying. We also read a few things about the crowds in the park — but nothing like what we…
Camping in Zion National Park is no small feat. With more than 4 million people visiting Zion each year, finding a place to pitch a tent after a long day of exploring the canyon requires some extra planning (and of course, a reservation). To help you with those plans, today we’re posting about the South…
We know a lot of our fellow #parkchasers out there not only love the national parks, but you also love a furry friend. Today we’re posting a national parks Q & A session to answer this common question: “Is it okay to bring my pet to a national park?” We’ve wondered the same things after…
Which National Parks Are Like Yellowstone? We liked that one. Where can we go that’s like that? While nothing can truly replace the unique magic that is Yellowstone National Park, if you’ve already crossed it off your #parkchasing bucket list, and you’re on the hunt for your next vacation, we’re glad you stopped by today….
Every April the National Park Service joins with the National Park Foundation to celebrate National Park Week. It’s a week to celebrate all things parks including the scenery, history, and culture protected in our national parks. Whether you’re visiting your first park or your 400th, National Park Week is the perfect time to visit a…
Last week a friend asked us about the different types of national park passes and how to get one. We always get excited when someone asks about a pass, because it means they’re planning a whole lot of #parkchasing in the future! Today we’re sharing our Ultimate Guide to national park passes. Did you know…