As a former educator, I looked for every possibility to teach my daughter about history, geography, biology, even culture, and movies. I found that our 423 American National Parks are the perfect classrooms for children, regardless of age. With multiple historical sites and monuments, including battlefields, our National Parks can teach families about the beauty of our nation’s diverse geography and ecosystems and bring our nation’s stories to life.
As you plan your trip, ask yourself what does your family love? Do they prefer the mountains or the beach? Snorkeling or hiking? Camping or history? Or a combination? No matter what the interest, there is literally a national park for it. But since there are close to 300 million people who visit our parks annually, plan accordingly. Off-season trips are better. But if you go in the summer, buy the necessary permits, select your activities, and book your lodging far in advance.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone is the world’s First National Park with over 2.2 million acres, larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. You have Old Faithful, a cone geyser that erupts every 44…
