Happy 100th Birthday, National Parks! Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures — from Acadia to Zion — in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon. Filled with color photos, information on animals, fascinating lists, fun facts, maps, cool things to do, conservation tips, and much more — think of this book as your trusted guide to these most majestic of places.

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The drive from Central California over to the Northern California Coast was not for the faint of heart, driving a 40 foot motorhome.  But, it was worth the visit to see the legendary redwood trees of Northern California. The roads were hilly and curvy, and […]

The Great Sand Dunes in Colorado have been on my bucket list for a long time.  These dunes are the tallest in North America, rising to about 750 feet, and were formed more than 400K years ago.  To read more about how the dunes formed […]

We arrived into Colorado via Wyoming, and it was a beautiful drive.  This was another new state for the boys to visit, and it had been a long time since I had been to Colorado. We visited Rocky Mountain National Park on Memorial Day weekend which […]

While staying in Camp Verde, Arizona, near to Sedona, we found a few attractions to visit for free (with a National Parks Pass!) Montezuma Castle National Monument From Camp Verde, Montezuma Castle was a quick and easy drive.  A short walkway led to the pueblo cliffside castle, […]

Grand Canyon National Park This was our first visit as a family to the Grand Canyon.  The boys were both really looking forward to seeing it. We had been reading and re-reading a book about it weeks before we had arrived.  It just so happened […]

Yosemite National Park was high on our list of must-visit places.  As we were traveling in central California, we met some nice people who were long time residents, and gave us some great advice about visiting Yosemite.  We took their advice and visited on a […]

After visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, we made our way back to Springdale, Utah, where we stayed for the week, down the street from Zion National Park‘s entrance.  I must admit that we were very surprised at the crowds for October.  The weather was in […]

Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, was a side trip for us from our week long spot in Zion National Park.  We drove the two and a half hour route, through the “tunnel” in Zion. Spending one night in a hotel right outside […]

While in Rapid City, we spent a day visiting Mount Rushmore.  Within that single day, we were blessed with clouds, rain, hail, and sunshine.  It felt just like being at home in Chicago. Mount Rushmore is a patriotic site that features the 60 foot faces of […]

As we approached the entrance to Badlands National Park, it was such a spectacular sight to see the large, jagged “hills” rising from the Plains, seemingly out of nowhere. This was our first National Park visit on this trip, so it was here that we […]

Are you looking for a keepsake to inspire your child to document their travels?

The World Explorers Travel Journal is an engaging journal providing opportunities for coloring, drawing, and writing about travel experiences around the world.  Use checklists to track visits to countries, states, and National Parks.  Fill out a travel Bucket list and Log Junior Ranger Badges received.   A Hiking Log and a Create Your Own Log, customized to biking, camping, or any other favorite activities.  Each trip has two dedicated pages to record, rate, and route trips.

Are you looking for a keepsake to inspire your child to document their travels?

The World Explorer Travel Journal is an engaging journal providing opportunities for coloring, drawing, and writing about travel experiences around the world. Use checklists to track visits to countries, states, and National Parks. Fill out a travel Bucket list and Log Junior Ranger Badges received. Create Your Own Logs, customized to hiking, biking, camping, or any other favorite activities. Each trip has two dedicated pages to record, rate, and route trips.