3 great national park family getaways to take this spring Lori A. May, SeattlePI
While leisure travel is on the rise and popular attractions reopen across the country, last year’s trend of experiencing the great outdoors continues to rank high for families this season. Even with coronavirus vaccines becoming increasingly accessible, outdoor spaces continue to be a safe bet for families reentering the travel sphere.
With a mind on open spaces and fresh air, families are flocking to national parks and recreation areas for their spring and summer getaways. And just in time for the late spring travel surge, a new host of offerings are popping up at some of the top national parks.
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As of press time, some trails, campsites, and businesses are closed due to COVID-19 precautions. To check for safety protocols and potential closures, check individual websites before you go.
It’s no exaggeration to say that some of the most formative outdoor experiences of my adult life happened at Yosemite National Park in California. It’s where I went backpacking for the very first time (and where I learned that you do not, in fact, need to haul along a full-size pillow and roughly ten pounds of Swedish Fish in order to survive). It’s also where I completed my first multi-pitch climb, saw my first bear, and dug my first cathole (necessary after viewing my first bear). I even completed my first long-distance hike, a two-month stint on the Pacific Crest Trail, which meandered through the park’s Tuolumne Meadows, where Alex Honnold offered me a wave from one of his famous paws