Travel experiences that bring families together across generations.
It was a cold March morning when we drove to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Los Alamos, New Mexico. There were light snow flurries as we drove to the town. A sharp, biting wind met us as we exited the car. Was the …
We all want to leave a story for those who come after us. It’s an innate instinct. Whether through words, music, or art, we want to leave something of value for those who come after us. Throughout the ages, humans have left a record with …
It happened again. We saw another video of a child attacked by a bison at a national park site. Every year, we see videos of animals attacking people at our parks. And the animals are not to blame. They are acting instinctively. However, there is …
Mount Rushmore is one of the most iconic sites in the United States. The sculpture of four U.S. Presidents is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Each year, three million tourists visit the site. Recently, Family Well Traveled returned to Mount Rushmore. We …
When you think about New Mexico, you probably think of pueblos and UFOs (think Roswell). The state also has a large number of National Park sites, most notably Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, and Chaco Culture. However, the state boasts a number of underrated National Parks. …
Sometime in the 1950s a car passed through the small mountain town of Florissant, Colorado. The car stopped at what is known today as Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The world’s most famous animator stepped from the vehicle. Walt Disney spent time at the site, …
Originally published September 7, 2017. Updated September 2026 with current Every Kid Outdoors information. Our family’s experiences with the program date from when our children were fourth graders. Every September the kids are back in school. Football kicks into high gear. Starbucks serves Pumpkin Spice …
Every summer, our family develops a new passion. One year, it was geocaching. One year, it was watching “American Ninja Warrior.” This year, our passion involves visiting some of the sites of the National Park Service and doing the Junior Ranger program. During the visit, …