Rest
Know when to stop. A hammock, a slow morning, an afternoon off.
One more stop isn't always worth it.
Family travel, gatherings, traditions, and the things we plan so we can be present for the things that unfold.
There will always be somewhere we're going, something we're planning or another season we're preparing for. Let's do it with purpose and leave enough room for the parts we never could have planned.
That's why I started Right There, Right Here. I believe some of our strongest connections are built when we get outside, step out of our element and experience something together. That's where imagination grows, resilience is built and the stories we keep telling begin.
When you have kids, anything can be an adventure. And you should probably plan for it to be.
I hope to give you enough confidence, excitement and useful resources to take the next step, whatever that looks like for your family. To be purposeful about getting there, without getting so caught up in the plan that you miss the moment you realize, we're here.
Parenting is messy. Outside is wild. I promise, the two belong together.
is how we get there.
The research, packing, food, routes, stays and little details that make family travel easier.
Enough preparation to feel confident. Not so much that the plan takes over.
is why we go.
To explore. Eat together. Stay longer. Change the plan. Get in the picture.
Not to see everything. To be there for what we do.
How we travel
Rest · Food · Flow · Fun
Four things I think about before almost every trip.
Food
Campfire pancakes. Cheesesteaks by the river. A hole in the wall worth finding.
Food can be part of the memory, not just something we squeeze in.
Flow
Where to stay. When to leave. What to reserve. Organized packing. A car where you can actually find the dry shoes.
Enough structure to make changing the plan easy.
Fun
The places worth going and experiences worth making room for.
But the part your family will still laugh about five years from now?
That's yours.
Where do you want to go from here?
Start with what matters most.
Travel
Family trips, national parks, road trips and places worth slowing down for.
Camp + Outdoors
Camping with kids, outdoor days, gear and making the whole thing less intimidating.
Food
What we pack, cook, find and remember eating along the way.
Gather
Holidays, traditions, reunions and reasons to get everyone together.
You already know where you want to be. Getting there can feel like a lot. Being there is worth it. That instinct brought you here.
Start here
Yellowstone, with kids.
More than 10 trips. Every season. Toddlers to teenagers.
We've learned a lot about where to stay, what to pack, getting around the park, camping, eating well, finding wildlife, traveling in winter, and knowing when to leave the itinerary alone.
Explore Yellowstone →First Time in Yellowstone
Which entrance, how many days and what to see first.
Coming soon
Yellowstone With Kids
Ages, distances, boardwalks and how the days actually go.
Coming soon
Yellowstone in Winter
Snow, wildlife and what to pack so nobody is cold and cranky.
Where to Stay
Inside the park versus outside, and who each town suits.
Coming soon
What We Actually Pack
The car kit, the layers and the snacks that earn their space.
Coming soon
Camping in Yellowstone
Tent, camper, food storage and sleeping warm with little kids.
Coming soon