Thanks for a great #parkchat tonight, everyone! Mark your calendars for next week’s chat at 9 PM.

Q12: Finally, if you were convincing a friend or your family members to try a spring national park trip instead of a traditional beach retreat, what would your pitch be? #parkchat

Q11: Have you ever visited the same national park in spring and another season? What felt completely different between the two visits? #parkchat

Q10: What are some unique opportunities (hikes, programs, experiences, etc.) that you can ONLY have in the national parks in the spring time? #parkchat

Q9: Many of us visit the national parks with the express purpose of wildlife spotting. In spring, that pursuit can be extra special if you happen to see a newborn animal, too. What wildlife have you spotted or encountered this time of the year? Where were you? #parkchat

Q8: Which national park do you think has the best showing of wildflowers and greenery in the spring? Share a photo if you have one! #parkchat

Q7: Are you a fan of spring camping? Why or why not? What’s been your best spring camping experience in or near the national parks? #parkchat

Q6: Spring shows up in various parts of the country at different times. Between March and June, would you prefer to visit NPS sites that see warmer weather sooner or do you like to extend the cool weather by focusing on areas that don’t see spring-like temperatures until later on? #parkchat

Q5: What national park do you think really shines in the springtime more so than any other time of the year? Why? #parkchat

Q4: Spring drives hordes of students and families to traditional spring break retreats like the Florida coast and theme parks. Do you think that the national parks are a good spring break option, or are there parks that suffer from spring break crowds? #parkchat

Q3: Spring hiking has its distinct ups (wildflowers! Baby wildlife!!) and downs (spring showers! Snow showers!). What specific preparations do you make to ensure a great hike during this time of the year? #parkchat

Q2: If work and school schedules were not a consideration, what season of the year would you choose for a national parks road trip? Why? Where would you go? #parkchat

Q1: What national park(s) have you visited in the springtime? What made you choose to visit then? #parkchat

Hi, everyone! I’m Natalie, a travel writer obsessed with the national parks. My kids and I have visited 28 U.S. national parks & 34 states in the last 3 years, and have driven more than 25,000 miles in our pursuit. Tonight, we’re chatting all things spring in the NPS, so join me at 9 PM. #parkchat

Come join me TONIGHT at 9 PM as I host this week's #parkchat! We're chatting all things spring in the national parks, and I can't wait to hear everyone's tips for springtime adventures. Photo: my kids at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP

Looking for a hidden gem in the Bahamas? I can't recommend Andros, and its incredible blue holes, enough! #outdooradventure #bahamas #familytravel

Wednesday we welcome @campingkiddos.bsky.social to #ParkChat as Natalie presents “Spring into the National Parks”. Sounds fun right? Please join us Wednesday night at 9 PM ET

Rediscovered a love for my old travel blog (CosmosMariners.com) this month, and I've been hyper-fixating on updating the hundreds of posts there. I'm sad that I let it alone for as long as I did while building up Camping Kiddos. I get too easily distracted on all of my projects!

New on Substack! #hiking #outdoortravel

No family trip to New Mexico is complete with a visit to the vast dune fields of White Sands! Read the full kid-friendly guide here: www.campingkiddos.com/blog/white-s... #nationalparks #newmexico #familytravel

Did you know that Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America? Some dunes reach up to 750 feet high, and you can even try sandboarding or sledding down them! #nationalparks #parkchat #colorado

Booked flights to our summer visit to CA! We’re exploring Redwoods NP, Yosemite NP, Lassen Volcanic NP (if the road is clear of snow at that point), Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco. It’s been years since I’ve gone to CA & it will be my kids’ first trip. Send suggestions! #parkchat #familytravel

Overheard at Meteor Crater in Arizona from an elderly lady to what looked like her daughter or daughter-in-law: "I don't want to go in. I don't know why you keep bringing me to holes in the ground!" I'm assuming they'd also been to Grand Canyon recently. 🤣

This Wednesday at 9:00 PM #ParkChat is proud to present @beckyjlomax.bsky.social as our special guest host. She’ll be presenting “Cool, Crazy, and Captivating Canyons." and suggests that everyone needs to dig out their pics of canyons! What are you waiting for? @naturetechfam.bsky.social

If you’re not sure where this is at ask @yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social #ParkChat

Mountains and rainbows. The perfect combo. (Not pictured: me trying to jump out of our rental car so that I could get this photo of the Grand Tetons.) #nationalpark #grandteton #familytravel

This week's kid-friendly trail takes us to Shenandoah National Park and the Limberlost Trail at MM 43. The short loop trail is beautiful in the spring when mountain laurels bloom. There's a free booklet for kids at the trailhead to learn about their 5 senses as they hike! #familytravel #hiking

There are 4-6" of snow forecasted for my area of coastal SC, and, if you've ever been to the South in a snowstorm, you know it's going to be wild. We have fully prepared and have: ✔️ a generator ✔️ salty snacks ✔️ sweet snacks ✔️ bottled water ✔️ more snacks I think we're ready.

Alcove: Arches Natl. Park, Utah #Scape #EastCoastKin #Utah #Arches #landscape #blackandwhite #classicmono #hiking #nationalpark #reflection

Camping with our kids when they were teeny weeny was so fun, but also so challenging. Here are my top picks for baby camping beds to help make it a little easier for you to get out there. #familytravel #camping

Travel fails happen. At best, you get a good story. At worst, you end up thinking you booked a campground in the Catskills, only to start driving and realized you actually booked a campground with a near identical name in Buffalo, NY, 6 hours away. 😂 #travel #roadtrips

New on Substack! #familytravel #nationalparks #utah

Since the Winter Solstice, we've gained about 50 minutes of daylight. Research shows 20-30 min outside lowers cortisol and improves mood. The world feels heavy. Getting outside helps. Learn more about the science: blackhillsparks.org/science-of-g... #parkchat #NationalParks #ParkRx

Want to visit the national parks with your family but don't know where to start? Compare parks, get kid-friendly guides, and see what to bring in my planning resources (organized by park). www.campingkiddos.com/by-park #nationalparks #familytravel

You get 18 summers with your kids. Make them count. #familytravel

Reminder: today is National Plan for Vacation Day, so figure out how to use up all of those PTO days this year and explore more! #familytravel

Did you know? In Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, there’s a giant cavern called the “Big Room” that’s so big you could fit six football fields inside it! And, there's a bathroom, elevator, and snack bar there, too. #nationalpark #carlsbadcaverns #newmexico

Arches National Park, you'll always have my heart. www.campingkiddos.com/blog-2/this-... #nationalpark #utah

Becoming a content creator & running your own blog requires a holistic approach, as you'll juggle many tasks at once. It can feel overwhelming, but fear not - I’m here to share all the knowledge I've gained from 10 years of writing online with you. #TravelAddicts solotravelstory.com/travel-conte...

There's more to do in Yellowstone than you could do in a lifetime, but here are a few suggestions to get you started on your next adventure! #yellowstonenationalpark #nationalparks #familytravel

It might be cold and rainy here in South Carolina, but I’m mentally enjoying the sunshine at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. #nationalparks #familytravel

One of the best trails for kids in Upstate South Carolina is Riley Moore Falls, which has a 2 mile out-and-back hike with gentle slope, a sandy beach perfect for picnics, and a swimming hole at the base of the falls. #traveladdicts #hiking

If you’re feeling a little jaded, head out into nature. Magic still waits there for you. #outdoors #familytravel

New on Substack! Why KOAs have become one of our favorite places to stay: substack.com/home/post/p-... #familytravel #roadtrips #camping

Did you know? Dry Tortugas National Park is home to Fort Jefferson, which once served as a prison. Dr. Samuel Mudd, one of the co-conspirators in the Lincoln assassination, was held here! He had a life sentence but got a pardon after helping other prisoners in a yellow fever outbreak. #nationalparks

Husband had his appendix out on Friday, younger kid is sick, and a winter storm is forecasted for this weekend here in coastal SC. 2026 is starting off with some drama. 😂

Explore beautiful southwest Montana from your home base at this family-run campground! www.campingkiddos.com/blog/country... #travel #travelbloggerscommunity #traveladdicts #camping

Headed to New Mexico this year? See if this Santa Fe campground would be a good fit for your family! www.campingkiddos.com/blog/santa-f... #camping #familytravel #travelreview

This week's kid-friendly trail takes us close to the Georgia-Alabama border at Providence Canyon State Park. Hike along the rim or to the bottom of canyon, which is the impressive result of mismanaged agricultural run off more than 150 years ago. #hiking #outdoors #travel

New on Substack! The how and why we started doing 6-8 week road trips every summer with our kids. #travel #travelbloggerscommunity #roadtrips #familytravel