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.
We've taken toddlers on boardwalks, teenagers up trails and a baby through a Christmas week of snow. Everything here comes from our own trips — what worked, what we'd change and what we'd skip next time.
Planning your first Yellowstone trip?
The things I'd figure out first: when to go, how many days, which entrance, where to sleep and how to build your days without scheduling every minute.
Start planning Yellowstone →What do you need?
Six ways into the park. Pick the part of the trip you're working on.
Plan
Entrances. Where to stay. How many days. Reservations. Getting around. Flexible itineraries.
Pack
What to wear. How I organize our car. Shoes. Layers. Seasonal packing. What actually earns space.
Camp
Campgrounds. Tent camping. Sleeping warm. Camp setup. Food storage. Camp kitchen. Gear we actually use.
Eat
Meal prep. Our two-cooler system. Camp meals. Breakfasts. Groceries. Picnic spots. Where we eat.
Explore
Wildlife. Hayden and Lamar. Hikes. Boardwalks. Kid-friendly stops. Things worth pulling over for. Managing long park days.
Seasons
Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall.
From our trips
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