Hi, I'm Jenn.
I’m a mom, road trip planner, checklist-maker, national park obsessive, and the person in the family who somehow always knows where the snacks are.
After years of planning family adventures through national parks with kids, dogs, unpredictable weather, and approximately one million logistics to coordinate… I realized something:
Most family travel advice isn’t actually built for real families.
It’s either:
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wildly unrealistic
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overly complicated
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aesthetically beautiful but not actually useful
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or written by people traveling without children.
So, I created the Parks Playbook.
A place where organized planning meets meaningful adventure.
Less Chaos,
More Campfires.
Our mission is to provide you with the organized resources and digital tools you need to plan every national parks trip with confidence, so you can focus on the beauty of the wilderness and the stories you share around the fire.
What Makes the Parks Playbook Different
We focus on:
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realistic family travel
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organization without rigidity
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reducing decision fatigue
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thoughtful preparation
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flexible planning systems
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creating memorable experiences instead of perfect itineraries
Because the best park memories usually aren’t the perfectly scheduled moments.
They’re the unexpected ones.
The elk walking through camp.
The geyser eruption your kids still talk about.
The card games in the RV during a rainstorm.
The roadside diner you almost skipped.
Simplicity First
We strip away the chaos of travel logistics, providing clear, actionable playbooks that get you straight to the magic.
Respect the Wild
We advocate for sustainable travel and 'Leave No Trace' principles to preserve our parks for the next generation.
Our Values
The core principles that guide every guidebook we create and every adventure we support.
Family Focused
Designed by parents, for parents. We prioritize safety, accessibility, and joy for explorers of all ages.
Moment Over Method
Tools are meant to serve the moment. We help you prep efficiently so you can be fully present in the park.