We have had so much fun exploring National Parks in the USA lately, and I decided to do some research about books for each of them. This list of National park books for kids grew and grew, but I'd love to add any that you know of if I missed them! Remember you can request that your local library buys or borrows books for you, although a lot of these are out of print and pretty darn cheap. Check out this post for how I prepare for our trips, including finding books to read about the area! ... Read More about National park books for kids
7 steps to plan a family vacation
We have been on the go this year, taking several trips by plane and car, and a few friends have asked me to share my method for planning trips with kids. Our favorite trips involve lots of hiking and outdoor exploring, but we hit up tourist traps too! Instead of retyping the same email over and over, I'm rounding up all my favorite resources and tips for how to plan a family vacation without missing anything amazing. ... Read More about 7 steps to plan a family vacation
Tips for Visiting Bandelier National Monument with Kids
Bandelier National Monument in Los Alamos, New Mexico was the highlight of our week long adventure in the area (full itinerary coming soon!). This park's most famous feature are the ladders you can use to climb up into the cavates carved out of the landscape. My kids were delighted to explore and we spent the better part of a morning climbing and learning; I thought I'd share some of the tips we were glad to know or wish we'd known before we visited. ... Read More about Tips for Visiting Bandelier National Monument with Kids
