Podcast Episode 5: National Parks with Kids! on Parks Made Possible
- Kate Mock
- Nov 7
- 2 min read
Best National Parks for Kids and our Tips to Guarantee a Great Trip
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In this episode, we are excited to bring the best tips for how to visit the parks with children—from mindset and packing to budget tips and kid-ready activities—so you can trade stress for core memories.
You’ll hear practical strategies, real stories (hello, Ruby Beach rock-tossing and a surprise tarantula at Pinnacles), and our favorite family-friendly parks to start with.
🎧 In This Episode
The 5 things that keep kids happy on the road: movement, mental stimulation, snacks, sleep, and water play
Mindset shifts for parents: why breaking routine builds resilience (for everyone)
Money savers that matter: fly vs. drive, points, family rooms, KOAs, and the 4th-grade Every Kid Outdoors pass
Smart packing made simple: daypack layout, collapsible coolers, backup outfits, strollers & carriers
Designing kid-first days: short hikes with big payoffs, creeks & tide pools, Junior Ranger wins
Best starter parks for families: Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, and Redwoods (plus what to try in Yosemite, Acadia, Mt. Rainier, Glacier, and others)
📍Chapter Markers
00:00 Welcome & mission
00:26 Topic intro: Parks with kids
03:55 The 5 kid happiness drivers
12:06 Comfort zones → growth zones
21:36 Budget levers & cost myths
34:10 Packing that scales (without the chaos)
54:46 Family-friendly parks we recommend
1:01:42 How Trip Possible can help
1:02:29 Wrap-up & encouragement
Plan Your Trip
Browse our family-friendly guidebooks & resources: https://www.mytrippossible.com/shop
Need help planning everything? We can help here too: Contact Us
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