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alexkellernc

Oct 213 min read

The Perfect Autumn Weekend in Mt. Rainier National Park

Autumn is not peak season for visitation in Mt. Rainier NP and I was nervous when we booked our trip for early October that we would miss...

alexkellernc

Aug 7, 20233 min read

Is Dry Tortugas National Park Worth It?

I've been wrestling with this question since our trip to the Dry Tortugas. Our family has been adding national parks to our travels when...

alexkellernc

Aug 4, 20234 min read

Indiana, Michigan and Ohio: Road Trip with Kids

I love a loop trail. I will do an out-and-back if I have to but prefer to have something new to look at the whole time. I feel the same...

alexkellernc

Jul 30, 20233 min read

3 Day Itinerary: New River Gorge National Park with Kids

My family and I are on a mission to visit all 50 states before my oldest child graduates high school in 2030. When we learned that there...

alexkellernc

Jul 29, 20235 min read

Road Trip Itinerary from Las Vegas: Death Valley, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks (with Kids)

Did you know that there are LOTS of national parks and beautiful natural areas that are easily accessible from Las Vegas, Nevada? When we...

alexkellernc

Jul 21, 20234 min read

Itinerary for an Epic Summer Road Trip: Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks

Well actually, this road trip included 5 national parks, 1 national monument and countless national forests. It was amazing to say the...

alexkellernc

Jul 12, 20233 min read

3 Days in Yellowstone National Park with Kids: Itinerary & Tips

I have planned many a Disney World itinerary (IYKYK) but when our framily (family + friends that are more like family) decided that we...

alexkellernc

Jul 11, 20232 min read

Welcome to Travel Planned Loosely!

Did anyone else start habits during 2020 that have yet to die? I am a teacher and a mom of two that was living a very busy life prior to...