A great compromise if you want a hike more challenging than the Jordan Pond Loop, but aren't ready to commit to the Precipice Trail! Plus, some of the best views in Acadia await at the summits. #acadianationalpark #travelbloggerscommunity #travel #nationalparks

Went to the store today for conditioner for my older kid. Came home with 4 bags of Christmas snacks and an ugly holiday sweater. 😂 #christmas #shopping #nevergoshoppinghungry

It's almost 2026, and you know what that means: time to plan the most epic road trip through Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park! I've packed everything you need to know into my itinerary below. #travel #traveladdicts #nationalparks #travelbloggerscommunity

For the price of a lunch combo, you can camp for a night in one of the prettiest state parks we've visited yet. Sites are huge, there's a lake right there, and you'll see oil field flare stacks burning in the distance. Plus, it's not far from #CarlsbadCaverns! #travel #travelbloggerscommunity

Why does organizing my house feel like a chore but organizing/reworking something on my website feel absolutely wonderful? I've reorganized my camping reviews, added an interactive map, and (hopefully) made this part of the site much more user friendly. www.campingkiddos.com/campground-r...

Thanks everyone for coming tonight. Remember, as big as the universe is, and as small as we may be, we are a way for the stars to know themselves. And that’s no small thing. #parkchat

A12 #ParkChat For both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve we will operate on our Holiday Schedule. We’ll begin at 9 AM ET with 6 Qs one hour between each one. Stop by as your schedule allows. We’ll be back full time next year on 01/07/26.

If you're planning a trip to #AcadiaNationalPark in 2026, this post might be just what you need. #familytravel #nationalparks #travel

Today's daily rant about #Facebook: I have lost the ability to post any links anywhere but on my business page. If I share a link, it gets marked "pending." And this on the heels of being falsely banned in late November. I cannot get off of that platform fast enough at this point. #socialmedia

Changes are coming to America's National Parks in 2026, and this could be good news for people who like saving money and embracing nature at the same time.

December truly is the most demoralizing time to be run a travel site. All I want for Christmas is for my readers to start planning their 2026 trips already. 😜

Boxing Day hike for the win! We did 6 miles on the Wateree Passage of the Palmetto Trail, and it was so fun. I loved the old railroad tracks and suspension bridges through the cypress swamp. #southcarolina #hikingwithkids #palmettotrail

One of my Christmas presents: a new gear closet to organize all of our camping and hiking stuff 😍😍😍

A12 #ParkChat If you're an educator and interested in joining the #STEAMinthePark family, make sure you join the interest list! Applications for 2025 camps open on January 1. It's an amazing professional development. www.steaminthepark.net

It's not Christmas Eve, and, yet, I am all done with my shopping. This is called personal growth. 😂

Since we bought this trusty little camper in early 2023, it’s been nearly 20,000 miles. The only issues we’ve had were a bent black tank pull and a stove eye that came loose.

Earmark these dining recommendations for next year's trip to Grand Teton! (Many are closed now, but those will reopen in late spring.) #parkchat #nationalparks #foodandtravel

We went a long way out of our way to stop by Craters of the Moon when driving from SLC to Glacier. It was totally worth the detour.

The hottest hike I’ve ever been on was the Corona Arch trail this June in Moab. We started the hike with overcast weather in the mid-80s (and it was supposed to stay that way per the weather apps). About halfway through, the clouds disappeared and the temp shot up to 102. (1/x)

Craziest things we’ve seen (so far) in the national parks: -a guy on the wrong side of the fence at Canyonlands inches from a 1400’ drop -several guys climbing Hidden Falls in Grand Teton wearing flip flops. One slipped and fell a long way. -people attempting selfies w/bison in Yellowstone

Let’s chat about a random bit of RV history that few people know about! Did you know that Grumman (of the current Northrop Grumman) made RVs for a few years in the 1970s? These things were TANKS + were even advertised to be somewhat bullet resistant. You know, for those really sketchy campgrounds.

Things I miss about teaching college English: -the students -lecturing -the classroom space Things I don’t miss about teaching college English: -the students -lecturing -the classroom space

Add these to your Grand Teton trip next year!

Just have to give huge applause to all parents who take your kids to national parks: @publiclandlvr.bsky.social @campingkiddos.bsky.social @mtmagog.bsky.social @naturetechfam.bsky.social and more. You are giving them a tremendous gift that will shape their lives in many positive ways. #parkchat

Did you know that Badlands NP is an open hike park? That means you can hike anywhere you’d like (as long as you’re not hurting yourself, obviously). So different than other places where you need to stay on trail always!

I know I should be busy with Thanksgiving related things, but all I want to do is research places for our 2025 travels. #adultingproblems

A while back, I was hired to write this #roadtrip itinerary for a travel site. Still a great trip if you want to explore the #PNW! www.explorebetter.com/trips/one-we...

Some favorite photos from hiking the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland! 🇬🇱 If you were already following me on other platforms this is like the 50th time you've seen these lol, please god let this be the last great platform migration 😂

Ever been to Bisti Badlands in New Mexico? Bisti comes from the Diné (Navajo) word Bistahí, referring to the perfectly lined up rows of sandstone hoodoo formations. thedetoureffect.com/blog/new-mex...

OK so I want to try something here. I ran 6 mini versions of this print that is going to be printed in large format for a client. If you'd like a free copy of this edition of 6, just REPOST this post and I'll reach out and get the info so I can mail it off!

Even though I do a ton of research on the campgrounds that we visit, I always arrive that first day holding my breath and expecting the worst. So far, none have been so bad that I've just turned around and left! (Though the one we stayed at near NOLA was probably the closest to making that happen.)

Best book recommendations for outdoor/hiking/adventure travel? I've read (and loved) The Lost City of Z by David Grann, A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, Wild by Cheryl Strayed and The Adventurer's Son by Roman Dial.

Possibly my favorite road trip to date with the kiddos, and one that comes HIGHLY recommended for any family interested in national parks, camping, and hiking! www.campingkiddos.com/blog/utah-mi...

I'm LOVING all of these outdoor and travel starter packs! Here are some more great accounts for inspo!

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There’s one moment on every trip where I realize “I’m here! I’ve done it!” and it makes the stress of planning go away for a bit. This is where it hit me on our road trip this summer: while biking in Zion National Park.

I've created a hiking and backpacking discussion forum. It's free and there are no ads. I'd love to invite you to join and please invite a friend. I'd love to grow the community bigger! thehikingforum.com

Since there are so many new folks joining this platform, here's a hint: Repost/quote post to support each other. Liking it doesn't trip the algorithm as it does on the other place. Let's build up each other!

November is National Native American Heritage Month. Mesa Verde is one national park where you can connect respectfully with the sacred spaces of Ancestral Puebloans through their cliff dwellings. Cliff House, Mesa Verde National Park #nationalparks #parkchat

While I love a national park, state parks can offer up some incredible things, too. Bannack State Park in Montana has a wonderfully preserved Wild West ghost town. Walk into dozens of old buildings, including the saloon, schoolhouse, hotel + jail! #montana #stateparks #familytravel

Need more outdoor travel inspo on Bluesky? This is a good place to start! go.bsky.app/Ev9AtEP

This past summer, I went on a 9700 mile road trip from South Carolina to 10 national parks in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota with 2 kids and didn't die. AMA. #roadtrip #familytravel

Are you a road trip fan? Here's one of the best road trips close to Vancouver www.ramblynjazz.com/post/british... #travel #roadtrip #bc ✈️

It baffles me that Black Canyon of the Gunnison is the least visited national park in Colorado. The canyon is nearly as deep as the Burj Khalifa is tall--and it's about 40 feet across at its narrowest!

Taking a road trip with your young kids is both an incredible experience and complete folly. And yet, I keep planning them year after year. 🫠