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BONUS: Use the photo and video ideas to capture memories throughout your time at the park and document them right here on this page! 🤍 Kris + Andy | Owners + Content Creators at Where Wild Ones Roam

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Before You Go | Preparing For Your National Park Adventure

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Park Name:

Date(s) of Park Visit:

Park Location:

Entrance Fee Required?

Timed-Entry Required?

Nearest Town/City:

Visitor Center Hours:

Expected Weather:

Park Alerts + Closures:

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<aside> <img src="/icons/backpack_green.svg" alt="/icons/backpack_green.svg" width="40px" /> PACKING LIST

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<aside> <img src="/icons/link_green.svg" alt="/icons/link_green.svg" width="40px" /> PLANNING RESOURCES

Download the Park Pals Guide

Park Guides | Where Wild Ones Roam

Check the Local Weather

National Weather Service

Find Your Park Here

NPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service)

Get the Kids Involved

Junior Ranger Park Explorer - Health & Safety (U.S. National Park Service)

Gear Up with Park Pals Essentials

Where Wild Ones Roam's Amazon Page

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While at the Park | Embark On Your Perfect National Park Adventure

<aside> <img src="/icons/mountains_green.svg" alt="/icons/mountains_green.svg" width="40px" /> THINGS TO DO | KID-APPROVED ACTIVITIES

Always Start at the Visitor Center

• [ ] Pick up Junior Ranger books from ranger station
• [ ] Explore indoor museum exhibits
• [ ] Watch the park film
• [ ] Collect Park Stamps
• [ ] Purchase Park Souvenirs
• [ ] Use Facilities before heading out into the park

Family-Friendly Trails We want to Hike

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Scenic Drive/Self-Guided Tours We Want to Do

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Rad Ranger Programs We Want to Attend

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Overlooks We Want to Stop At

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Wildlife or Nature We’d Like to Spot

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Places to Go Stargazing

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<aside> <img src="/icons/camera_green.svg" alt="/icons/camera_green.svg" width="40px" /> PHOTO + VIDEO IDEAS

• [ ] Park Sign
• [ ] In front of Visitor Center
• [ ] With identifying park feature
• [ ] Exploring indoor exhibits
• [ ] Scenic drive overlooks
• [ ] Scenic drive features
• [ ] Hiking on trail
• [ ] Junior Ranger pledge
• [ ] Holding JR badge in front of park sign
• [ ] Add your own
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After You Leave | Taking Only Memories, Leaving Only Footprints

<aside> <img src="/icons/drafts_green.svg" alt="/icons/drafts_green.svg" width="40px" /> FAMILY PARK RE-CAP

Use the following prompts to create your own travel journal from your trip, use as conversation starters on your way home or even save this page and combine with others from additional park visits to create a digital memory book.

• What was the most awe-inspiring thing you saw today?

  Write response here.

• What wildlife did you encounter? How did it make you feel?

  Write response here.

• Draw a picture of your favorite spot in the park.

  Write response here.

• What new thing did you learn about the park’s history or ecosystem?

  Write response here.

• Did you complete any hikes? How did it challenge you?

  Write response here.

• Write about a fun family memory from the trip.

  Write response here.

• How did the park compare to others you’ve visited?

  Write response here.

• What was your favorite activity in the park?

  Write response here.

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FAVORITE PARK MEMORIES

Add your favorite shots from your park visit here.

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