Rachael Chapple

Connect What national park do you dream of visiting?

My dream National Park trip would be a multi-stop. We would fly into Idaho Falls and pick up the RV. From there drive to Jackson Hole and straight into Grand Teton NP. We would take the scenic highway all the way up to the South Entrance of Yellowstone. After exploring there we would head to Glacier National Park! If we still had time, cross the border and onto Banff! Our dream trip!

What has been your favorite adventure experience?

My favorite adventure experience thus far would be doing a portage-canoe trip in the Boundary Waters twice. My husband and I have done both the Minnesota and Canada side. Both times we went with about 6-8 of our closest friends and nothing but nature. Both trips we literally saw no people once on the water. Fishing for food along the way and leaving no trace! There is something so special about all that solitude! I feel lucky to get to experience such trips.

What would you do with $10,000?

If we were gifted $10,000 it would put us on the right path to our next adventure. We are finally making our grand move out west/northwest in the spring of 2025 . We would be able to jump start/continue to upgrade our outdoor gear. Adding things like solar panels to a RV to help ensure we have a power source when on the road. An inflatable kayak/canoe for all the water access needs (fishing/hunting/etc). Snow ski gear as we will be immersed in Winter heaven! It’s time to start living outside!