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Winter in National Parks: Why you should go

October 12, 2019 by Erin Kirkland 3 Comments

by Erin Kirkland - Perhaps no other agency moniker is as familiar as that of national parks. Providing access, protection, and valuable historical information, national parks are considered sacred ground by many as hallmarks of family vacation destinations. Sharing of a legacy, if you will. In the United States and Canada, at least, most national parks see the highest number … [Read more...]

Traveling the Park to Park Highway

November 10, 2016 by Erin Kirkland 2 Comments

Traveling the Park to Park Highway - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Susan Strayer To celebrate this year's centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, my family wanted to do something really special, an epic, once-in-a-lifetime trip. So we packed up our truck and hit the National Park to Park Highway trail for a 7,000-mile road trip. It may sound crazy to voluntarily trap oneself in a car with three young kids for six weeks … [Read more...]

Two Great Ways to Explore Your National Parks: Just Ahead app and a parks guide

August 15, 2016 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

by Outdoor Families Magazine editorial team The App Gregory Morse had no idea that a summer 2013 trip to the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego would be a life-changing experience. The Long Beach, Calif., father of three had opted for an audio tour of the ship for his family, including his two oldest kids, then ages eight and six, despite skepticism it would hold … [Read more...]

“In His Element:” Traveling and autism

June 9, 2016 by Erin Kirkland 1 Comment

by Jean Grant Oh yes, Ewan loves volcanoes, I say with embarrassed pride at a parent preschool conference, while my son scribbles May 18, 1980 and a drawing of a volcano on a white board with a dry-erase marker. Certainly all children have their obsessions. For Ewan, they are volcanoes, weather and drawing complete U.S. maps, but starting in kindergarten? I chalked it up to … [Read more...]

America’s National Park Service: Gifting the future

February 26, 2016 by Erin Kirkland 1 Comment

America's National Park Service: Gifting the future - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland - Most national park memories are vivid collections as diverse as the locations themselves. Waking to the sound of a crackling fire and the smell of frying bacon at a campground. Watching a waterfall tumble down a steep canyon trough far, far below. Observing an intricate science of fossils and painted hills. Feeling the solemnity of a ceremony for those lost … [Read more...]

Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial

January 13, 2016 by Traci Lehman Leave a Comment

Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial - Infographic - Outdoor Families Magazine

The National Park Service celebrates 100 years of protecting, promoting, and preserving the natural spaces set aside for generations to come. But who uses them? How many are there, and how can we get there? In 2016, Outdoor Families Magazine will be exploring national parks, popular and not-so-much. During this centennial year, we'll delve into the history of the National Park … [Read more...]

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

August 29, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Great Gear: New guidebook helps first-time visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - Outdoor Families Magazine

Guidebook review -- Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park; first-time trip guide for families by Erin Kirkland It's never too late to begin planning next summer's family vacation, and in the case of national parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton, a year may be considered prudent. In 2016, the National Park Service celebrates 100 years of enhancing visitor … [Read more...]

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park: Exploring the Big Island’s explosive history

May 2, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Exploring the Big Island's explosive history - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Erin Kirkland We could smell Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park before we could see it. The rotten-egg aroma preceding our arrival was unnerving for my 10-year-old, who craned his neck around the backseat in order to locate the source. ?Is a volcano erupting right now?? he quavered, sniffing the air, aware only of the icy, ash-laden monoliths in our home state of Alaska. … [Read more...]

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