1. Yellowstone – Bison, Bear and more wildlife with active geysers all over the place

2. Hawaii Volcanos – snorkeling between hikes and a crater nighttime lava glow

3. Denali – an ultimate wilderness experience and an abundance of wildlife

4. Glacier – majestic mountains, wildlife and amazing hiking with waterfall vistas galore

5. Great Smoky Mountains – fantastic backcountry camping, waterfalls and colorful foliage

6. Rocky Mountain – high mountains, plentiful wildlife, and many miles of alpine hiking

7. Katmai – remote wilderness with a lot of grizzly bear

8. Olympic – mountains, ocean and rain forest with wonderful hiking and huge trees

9. Grand Canyon – a must see vista assessable by anyone with a bottom few have attained

10. Wrangel-St. Elias – Glaciers, Mountains and plenty of isolation within the massive wilderness

59 before 18 – The Book

After many years our American Family National Park Adventure book is finally finished and available for purchase just in time for the holidays. What a gift to give to inspire another family to spend quality time together as they explore our amazing country.

59 before 18 is a true story about our adventurous family that set out on a quest to explore all 59 American National Parks before our kids turned 18-years-old. Bears, bison, snakes and more were seen as we hiked deep into the wilderness. The wildlife and journey all over America created a family bond that grew stronger as each national park was visited.