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Create Lasting Memories: Multigenerational Travel in America’s National Parks

Nancy Great US Destinations April 3, 2023March 30, 2023americas national parks, how to visit americas national parks, multi generational travel, multigenerational vacation, see the usa, travel with extended family, travel with grandchildren, travel with grandparents 0 Comment

America is a beautiful country, and from “sea to shining sea” there are so many amazing places to see! From bustling cities to quiet forests, from historical sites to the beauty of nature – the US offers something for every age, and every interest. It’s no wonder then, that American destinations are popular for multigenerational vacations – and I don’t mean just a week at the beach (not that there’s anything wrong with that!).

The US offers hundreds of incredible places that are perfect for families – from grandparents to grandchildren – to explore and you’ll find many of them in America’s national parks.

Here’s why you should consider visiting our national parks with your extended family – and what to think about as you plan your family’s American Adventure. Read more

See the USA: Denali – ‘The Tall one’ – and Amazing Alaska

Nancy Great US Destinations May 17, 2021May 21, 2021americas national parks, denali, denali national park, see the usa, usa national parks, visit alaska, visit the national parks 0 Comment

Mention “bucket list” travel and a vacation to Alaska is probably on most people’s list. With scenery and experiences that cannot be found in any of the rest of the United States, Alaska is a destination with endless chances to experience the incredible.

Within this state that has so much jaw-dropping scenery, few places represent the immense size and scenic majesty of Alaska better than Denali National Park and Preserve. This vast enclave of 9,419 square miles features a little of everything that makes America’s biggest state so breathtaking: thick blankets of forest, mossy tundra, slow-moving glaciers, swathes of barren rock and snow-capped mountains. Read more

Visiting America’s National Parks? Here’s Why You Don’t Want to do it Yourself

Nancy Great US Destinations May 10, 2021April 6, 2022americas national parks, best way to visit national parks, how to visit americas national parks, how to visit the national parks, national parks vacation, see the usa, US national parks 0 Comment

If you’re ready to start planning that bucket list vacation to some of America’s national parks, you aren’t alone, as studies continue to show that seeing the beauty and majesty that the US national parks offer is a priority for a lot of vacationers over the next year. Last week we talked a bit about why a planned group tour is a great way to see the USA stress free. This week I want to focus a bit more about exactly how a group tour will make things easier for you – and why you might be surprised that families with kids will find this a fabulous way to vacation as well! Read more

Family Vacations in America’s Amazing National Parks

Nancy Great US Destinations March 22, 2021March 24, 2021americas national parks, grand canyon, national parks, see the grand canyon, shenandoah national park, US national parks, visiting the national parks of US, whats the best way to visit the grand canyon, yellowstone national park 0 Comment

As you plan that long-delayed family vacation this year, deciding where to go can be hard – there are so many choices (and so little time)! But if you’ve decided that a theme park vacation isn’t right for your family, and you’re not sure about heading to the Caribbean this year, it may be that checking out some amazing vacation spots here in the USA may be perfect for you.

In fact, some of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States collectively make up what we know as America’s National Parks. Fifty-eight in all, starting with the first national park, Yellowstone in 1872, they provide an incredible treasure to all who visit. Ranging from breathtaking glaciers, to incredible canyons, to mountain ranges, and underwater vistas, there is a national park in every part of the United States, and a destination for every interest! Read more