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 31st, the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park succumbed to wildfire. The Sperry Chalet…
This is the third 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 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, then see all of our other…
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…
This is the first 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 Gates of the Arctic National Park, then see all…
The tent is packed and the sleeping bags are loaded up. The plans are made for your perfect summer road trip to a National Park. How about slipping a new national park book into your kid’s backpack as your loading the last of the luggage? Today we’re posting our favorite national park summer road trip books…
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…
Last week the National Park Service released the 2016 statistics on the economic impact of the national parks. More than 331 million people visited a national park unit during the Centennial. Together, these visitors pump billions of dollars into the United States economy. Hundreds of gateway communities thrive on this tourism and recreation spending. With growing…
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 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….