When one reflects on National Park Service sites in Pennsylvania, among those that come to mind might be Gettysburg, Valley Forge, Flight 93, and Independence Hall. But Pennsylvania is home to approximately 15 National Park Service sites, in addition to many NPS historic trails and heritage/recreation areas. Although some of these Pennsylvania NPS sites are often overlooked by the tourist crowds, this article will help
The Insider’s Guide: 5 secret tips to visit the National Parks like a pro!
Families across the country are gearing up for their summer travels with plans to explore the more than 400 National Park Service sites scattered across the country. Whether walking in the footsteps of history or hiking through the majestic wilderness, our nation’s park system offers experiences of all kinds, perfect for every explorer. So far our family has had the chance to discover more than 30 NPS sites–and this
The Insider’s Guide: What every kid must do at the national parks
In honor of National Park Week this week, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our favorite tips related to visiting our nation’s amazing parks. On Tuesday we shared about the one thing we think you should do at every national park. Today we’re talking about the one thing every kid must do at the national parks: If you asked our kids what their favorite
2-10-16 Twitter Chat Recap
In case you missed the #TouringCamper chat last night, we all had fun sharing about our experiences with the National Park Service, which is celebrating its centennial this year. Here are some of the links shared and a summary of the chat. Enjoy! And don’t forget, National Park Adventure premieres this Friday on Omnimax and other large screen theaters. To find showings in your
1 Thing You Must Do at Every National Park
Our adventure out West last year took us to a number of national parks—Yellowstone, Devil’s Tower, the Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Although our visits varied—hiking here, a ranger program there, and kiddos working to complete Junior Ranger badges—there was one thing we did at every national park: We stamped our NPS passports. If you don’t already have your own passport to the national parks,