2017 National Parks in Pictures
This past year turned out to be pretty epic in terms of travel for us. Our number one goal was to squeeze every bit of use out of our 4th-grade Every Kid In A Park Pass, and I...
U.S. National Parks
Visiting the Gateway Arch – #FindYourPark in St. Louis!
The Gateway Arch dominates the St. Louis skyline and is an integral part of this city’s identity. Like Forrest Gump said, they’re like peas and carrots. Read why...
Everglades National Park: Visiting the Everglades with Kids
Even though south Florida is home to many family-friendly activities, Everglades National Park is perfectly situated for even just a quick visit, and visiting the Everglades...
Visiting Stunning Virgin Islands National Park in St. John USVI
Virgin Islands National Park is one of those places that have to be seen to be believed. It may sound cliché since it’s in the Caribbean (nearly everything’s...
#FindYourPark at Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park isn’t one of those parks that people think of when they’re asked to name their favorite. Usually, it’s Yellowstone or the Grand...
Why America’s National Parks Need Families (More Than Ever)
Note: This post originally appeared on Matador Network. Teach. Within the past 9 months or so, our family has fallen in love with America’s National Parks. A few years...
Experiencing WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument
In September 2016, we signed our fourth grader up for her Every Kid In A Park pass and set off to visit as many parks as we could in a year. Hawaii was first up on the list....
Let Freedom Ring! Visiting Independence National Historic Park
The Birthplace of U.S. Democracy No trip to Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to Independence National Historic Park. The park is home to Independence Hall and...
Visiting Mammoth Cave National Park With Kids
When we found ourselves with a free weekend earlier this year, we decided to pull out the map and find a new National Park to visit. Mammoth Cave ticked all the boxes: within...