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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
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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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 7, 20233 min read
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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
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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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 30, 20233 min read
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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 29, 20235 min read
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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 21, 20234 min read
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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 12, 20233 min read
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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...
alexkellernc
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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